Shooting Illustrated

From concealed carry and home defense to gun mods and tactical training, Shooting Illustrated is loaded with expert information on the subjects today’s shooters care about most.

Review: Sunshine Safety Emergency Medical Gear

Because there's more than one way to be your own first responder.

Review: Galco Masterbilt Thunderclap Holster

What happens when a polymer holster user meets up with a premium leather rig?

Review: CZ Shadow 2 Carry

CZ optimizes the Shadow 2 for everyday concealed carry.

Essential Practice: Malfunction Drills

Because if something can go wrong, it will, and usually at the worst possible time.

"It Works For Me"

Amateurs try until they get it right. Professionals try until they can't get it wrong.

Close Quarters Handgun Training

What to do when things get up close and personal.

BATFE Reverses Import Ban on Training Rounds and Dual-Use Barrels

This reinterpretation of a previous BATFE rulings is effective immediately.

Round-Up: 5.56 NATO Suppressors

Add a little quiet to your AR-15.

Visual Alignment

A good sight picture is not a one-time thing.

Roundup: Firearm Accessories

Add a little more boom to your boomstick.

338 ARC - The Big Little Cartridge

Add a little thump to your subsonic lineup.

Dipping a Toe Into Modernity

Updating an older Gen3 Glock to (almost) a Gen4/Gen5 MOS.

Review: Primary Arms ACSS Vulcan Reticle

Think of it as training wheels for your red dot optic.

Rifle Roundup: Springfield Armory Kuna 9mm With An Aimpoint RDS Sight

And we're keeping things on-target with an Armageddon Gear sling.

Review: Shield Sights AMSc Red Dot Sight

A solidly-built compact sight from a leader in red dot optics.

New Guns for 2025

There’s something here for anyone looking to start, expand or upgrade their defensive firepower.

New Handguns for 2025

Better to have one and not need it than need one and not have it.

New Rifles for 2025

From precision rifles to .22s to AR-15s, it's all right here.

New Shotguns for 2025

The defensive scattergun continues to be popular.

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