Shooting Illustrated

11/27/2025

There's a lot for which to be thankful. Happy Thanksgiving from Shooting Illustrated!

Happy Thanksgiving to our NRA family! 🦃

For 154 years, NRA members have been part of America’s story. Today, we give thanks for your unwavering spirit and commitment to preserving our freedoms.

11/26/2025

While it's a rather grim topic for , our Handgun editor poses the question: Is the double-action, medium-frame revolver headed toward extinction? Clearly the small-frame revolver is still a popular concealed-carry staple, but what about its larger sibling?

Read the full article in the link in comments.

11/24/2025

"Black Friday," the traditional start to the holiday season, is this week. We've assembled a guide for gift-giving for the Second-Amendment enthusiast, with items from stocking-stuffer suggestions to high-end offerings.

Check out the complete guide in the link in comments.

11/23/2025

Looking for a red-dot sight for a pistol with a DeltaPoint Pro footprint? The folks at Gideon Optics offer the Storm sight for the DeltaPoint Pro optic footprint. How does this optic do in our testing?

Read the review linked in comments to find out!

11/22/2025

For the handloaders out there, Hornady just released its new-for-2026 lineup, including the "12th edition of Handgun Cartridge Reloading" manual.

Check out the new products at the link in comments.

11/21/2025

In this week's episode of "I Carry," we have a R***r Security 380 pistol in a DeSantis Gunhide Slim-Tuk holster with a Pepperwool Merino MM pocketknife.

Check out the full video in the link in comments.

11/20/2025

Interesting news from Walther Arms, Inc. - the company is pausing production on its legacy PP, PPK and PPK/S handguns. Walther promises these iconic handguns are being enhanced and modernized, while retaining the iconic look and feel of the original.

Read more at the link in comments.

11/19/2025

Okay, this is pretty darn cool. Marlin Fi****ms just released a Model 1894 Trapper lever-action rifle in 10 mm. Fans of the powerful round now have a rifle in which to chamber it - and one that looks pretty sweet.

Check out the specifics at the link in comments.

11/18/2025

Looking for a drill that will challenge your speed and accuracy? Our December 2025 Skills Check includes a drill from Steve Tarani that's definitely challenging.

Check out the link in comments for a video detailing how the drill is performed.

11/17/2025

Founded on November 17, 1871, the NRA has grown from a small group of marksmen into a nationwide institution dedicated to fi****ms training, safety, and advocacy.

Together with millions, we celebrate 154 years of heritage and hard work. 🇺🇸

11/17/2025

While it's extremely unlikely we'll ever need to breach a door with a shotgun (or, for that matter, with any other device), some scatterguns are sold with "breaching" muzzle devices.

If you've ever wondered just what the heck those things do, read the link below in comments.

11/16/2025

With "Black Friday" just next week, it's time to start thinking about gift-giving ideas for the Second Amendment enthusiasts in your life. Fortunately, we've assembled a list of items that might just be the thing you're looking for, from companies like Heckler & Koch, Magpul Industries Corp., Wilson Combat and others.

Check out some of our suggestions in the link in comments.