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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Fightin' Iron: Every Marine a Rifleman
No one appreciates a great rifle more.
First Look: Savage Arms Stance Micro-9 mm Pistol
Savage Arms introduces its first concealed-carry handgun in a century, the Stance.
Why You Should Practice with a Handgun at Distance
While the vast majority of defensive gun uses occur at close range, practicing at distance is an important skill for all shooters to develop.
Dumbest Ways We Train with Firearms
Regardless of the reason, we do some things when we train that could be considered nonsensical or even stupid. These are things that sound good on the range and may even look good on paper, but in reality, they just don’t hold up to practical scrutiny.
First Look: Grey Man Tactical Backpack #401 RMP Insert
Grey Man Tactical recently introduced the #401 RMP insert for backpacks, which is ideal for concealed carry.
Where's the Best Place to Keep a Home Defense Firearm?
Where's the best place to keep a firearm for home defense purposes? Sheriff Jim Wilson talks about some of the different ways you can prepare for an armed encounter in the home.
Review: Springfield Armory SA-35 Pistol
When the folks at Springfield Armory mentioned that the company was working on a new pistol, I assumed it was going to be a line extension for the Hellcat or perhaps a new form of the XD platform. I could not have been more wrong.
I Carry: FN509 Fullsize Pistol in a Henry Holsters Spark AIWB Holster
In today's episode of "I Carry," we have an FN509 full size pistol carried in a Henry Holsters Spark AIWB Holster along with a Flash AT Garnet pocketknife from SOG.
First Look: CZ Shadow 2 Orange Pistol
CZ-USA has released the CZ Shadow 2 Orange pistol, designed and manufactured for the competitive shooter who wants to win.
Is the Scout Rifle Concept Obsolete?
For the last two decades shooters and self-proclaimed firearms experts have postulated that the Scout Rifle Concept, as originated by Jeff Cooper, is obsolete. But is it?
Must-Have Items for Your Range Bag
Whether you’re just starting out, replacing some worn-out gear or looking for something new, there are a lot of important items that go into a range bag.
Is it Time for a New Concealed Carry Handgun Cartridge?
This makes me wonder why, with its growing popularity, we have not seen a new cartridge developed specifically for concealed carry. Is it time?
First Look: German Precision Optics Spectra 7.5x50i Riflescope
With the introduction of its new Spectra 7.5x50i scope, German Precision Optic USA is entering the fixed-power scope market.
How to Grip Your Rifle
It seems that the curve of ammunition cost versus availability is finally trending in the right direction. At the time of this writing, 55-grain, 5.56 NATO, brass-cased FMJ factory loads are once again available for less than $.50 per round.
First Look: Luth-AR Widebody Trigger Guard with Trigger Slot
Luth-AR recently introduced the Widebody Trigger Guard with Trigger Slot.
Custom SIG Sauer 1911s Commemorate 80th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor
SIG Sauer has commemorated the 80th Anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor—in partnership with Best Defense Foundation—with three one-of-a-kind, custom designed 1911 pistols.
Silencer Central Announces Update to Suppressor Buying Process
Silencer Central, America’s largest suppressor dealer, is proud to announce the eminent availability of electronic Form 4 applications—a major update to how the silencer buying process works, and a change expected to cut wait times for approvals down to as few as 60 days.
How to Practice Transitioning from Rifle to Handgun
When practicing with both a rifle and a handgun, it is important to hone not only your marksmanship skills, but also your ability to transition from rifle to handgun in a safe and efficient manner.
How to Choose the Right Grips for Your Handgun
I’ve gotten pretty good about being able to swap the grips on a revolver (us pedants call them by their proper name, “stocks,” when normal people aren’t around, by the way) in a hurry.
First Look: Springfield Armory XD-M Elite 3.8-Inch Compact OSP Pistol in .45 ACP
Springfield Armory recently introduced the new XD-M Elite 3.8-inch Compact OSP in .45 ACP. The new handgun combines big-bore power with cutting-edge performance to provide concealed carry users with an extraordinary defensive pistol option.