Shooting Illustrated

2020 Shooting Illustrated Golden Bullseye Awards

Only those products that offer a combination of innovation, utility, reliability, outstanding performance and value...

Range Review: CMMG Resolute 9 mm Upper and Magazine Inserts

Been thinking about a pistol-caliber carbine, but didn't want to have to buy a whole...

How PCCs Can Fit In Your Defensive Plan

Pistol-caliber carbines are far from new and should be a definite consideration in your defensive...

No Safe Spaces: Why We Need Personal-Defense Skills

It’s a sobering thought, but there really is no such thing as a “safe” space,...

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Guns

Range Review: SIG Sauer MPX Copperhead

In a market overrun by pistol-caliber platforms, the SIG Sauer MPX Copperhead is one of...

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Tips

Carbine Modularity: 4 AR-15 Setup Options

With all of the accessory options for defensive AR-15 rifles, what setups should owners choose...

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Guns

Review: Rock River Arms R9 Competition

Rock River Arms continues to show business savvy, bringing another pistol-caliber-carbine offering to a red-hot...

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Optics

Review: Nikon Black Force 1000

Nikon’s latest entry into the hotly contested tactical/MSR scope market, the Black Force 1000, gets...

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Optics

New Optics for 2019: A Complete Guide

There are a number of new options on the market for optics seekers, as manufacturers...

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Optics

15 New Red-Dot Optics for 2019

Optics remain a major focus of innovation, with new models boasting technological enhancements never before...

New for 2019: Springfield Armory SAINT Victor AR-15s

Springfield Armory launched a new line of SAINT AR-15s in 2019, giving consumers enhanced features...

Country Living: Security & Self-Defense in Rural Areas

Getting away from it all sounds like paradise after fighting traffic and smog for years,...

3 Powerful AR-15 Cartridges for Survival Use

A large hole in the muzzle of your AR-15 might help keep you alive if...

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Tips

Dispelling Myths: Barrel Length vs. Velocity

So you think a handgun with a slightly longer barrel than another will always generate...

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3 Common Misconceptions About Handgun Sights

What’s that old saying? A lie, told often enough, becomes truth? Here are three misconceptions...

Choosing 5.56 NATO Ammo for Home-Defense Use

When it comes to picking 5.56 NATO ammo for use in your home-defense AR-15, what...

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4 Go-To Setups for Any Defensive AR-15