Shooting Illustrated
Shooting Illustrated brings you the latest from the firearm industry, specializing in home and personal defense, concealed carry, long-range shooting and tactical firearms and gear.
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Having The Goods In The Woods
The world has always been a dangerous place and that has escalated during the COVID pandemic. Fewer people are working and more people are venturing into the great outdoors.
First Look: New Inside the Waistband Holsters from Safariland
The first in a new line of holsters from Safariland designed from the ground up for concealed carry.
Knife Defense Techniques For Armed Citizens
Having a defensive knife in addition to your defensive pistol is good. Knowing the knife defense techniques to use it well is even better.
First Look: Vang Comp/Symtac 870 Shotgun
A customized tactical scattergun created in conjunction with a top firearm-training company.
First Look: Beretta 92X Performance Carry Optics Pistol
A new, competition-oriented version of a classic Beretta design.
Upscale Ear Protection Roundup
Because you'll miss your hearing when it's gone, that's why.
It All Begins With Educating Yourself
When it comes to choosing a defensive pistol, a few moments spent in research can make a world of difference.
First Look: SK Customs Premier Presidente Limited Edition 1911
The second pistol in the limited-edition Mexican War of Independence Series of custom 1911s.
I Carry: CZ-USA P07 In A JM Custom Kydex AIWB Holster
We team up the CZ USA P07 with a JM Custom Kydex holster and an easy way to carry a tourniquet on your body.
First Look: Blackhound Emerge Series Riflescopes
Four new riflescopes that are ideal for longer distances.
Federal Ammunition Awarded $114 Million U.S. Army Contract
Federal to supply the Army with 5.56 NATO frangible ammunition for live-fire training.
9mm vs 45 ACP–A Different Kind of Comparison
The 9mm vs 45 ACP argument has been going on for more than a century. Many believed the two World Wars answered this question after Americans used their .45s to beat the Germans and their 9mms— twice. But in 1967, the Illinois State Police adopted the Smith & Wesson Model 39 pistol in 9mm, and in 1985 the U.S. Military transitioned from their war-winner to the Beretta M9.
First Look: Aguila 124-Grain JHP Ammunition
A new defensive round from a well-known ammo manufacturer.
The CSX: Smith & Wesson’s New… Single Action?
I’m not going to lie; when I saw the press release from Smith & Wesson about its new CSX pistol, I was skeptical. At a time when the polymer-frame, striker-fired, micro-9 mm double-stack pistol was conquering the landscape, Smith & Wesson launched the CSX, a metal-frame, single-action-only handgun.
First Look: Elite Survival Systems Range Bag
Packed with great features, the ESS Range Bag keeps your stuff together when you're at the range.
First Look: Viridian E-Series Green Laser Sights For The Taurus GX4XL Pistol
More accessory options for your new Taurus.
Beretta 92X Performance Pistol Review
A no-compromise version of the popular Model 92 that's loaded with desirable features.
First Look: DeSantis Holsters For The Springfield Armory Prodigy
New options include Inside The Waistband and Outside The Waistband holsters in a variety of materials.
In Memoriam: Ed Head
The long time Gunsite instructor and Shooting Illustrated columnist passed away after a brief illness
Just Right Carbines JRC Carbine Review
The JRC Carbine is a compact pistol-caliber carbine that breaks down for easy and discreet carry.