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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First Look: Beretta APX A1 Carry Handgun
Beretta is launching a brand-new pistol, the APX A1 Carry, which is the newest evolution of the popular APX Carry series of guns.
Bushmaster Makes a Comeback
Bushmaster, a beloved brand among enthusiasts for years that fell victim when as Remington Outdoor faced financial struggles, is back in business under new ownership and management.
Review: SiOnyx Aurora Black
Night-vision devices (NVDs) are increasingly available and affordable. One can find everything from products barely qualifying as toys through military-grade thermal optics at a variety of retailers, at prices ranging from less than $100 (for the toys) to the price of a fairly nice car (for the high-end thermal stuff).
Review: Girsan MC9 T Handgun
The Turkish firearm-manufacturing industry has been around for a long time, dating back to when the Ottoman Empire was a superpower. In recent years, it seems like the Turkish gun industry is on a bit of a come-up, exporting hundreds of thousands of guns each year to the United States, especially the Canik TP9 line of pistols.
How to Select the Best Gun Belt for Everyday Carry
Gun belts are not accessories, they’re necessities, and many do not understand the importance of a good gun belt.
First Look: DeSantis Slim-Tuk Holster
The Slim-Tuk is a minimalist ambidextrous Inside the Waistband (IWB) holster that is built from Kydex for ruggedness and security.
Is the Smith & Wesson J-Frame Still Relevant for Personal Defense?
Despite the passage of time, Smith & Wesson’s trusty J-frame revolver remains an excellent option as a backup gun and more.
First Look: Galco MyCloud Hoster Pad
Galco is bridging that gap between a Kydex holster and a hybrid holster with the new MyCloud holster pad.
I Carry Spotlight: Gun Belts for Everyday Carry
While it may seem to save you money, utilizing a sub-par or cheap belt for your everyday carry needs is hardly an ideal choice. Instead, a quality carry belt may run a bit more than you're used to spending, but is well worth the investment.
Why You Need to Form Good Shooting Habits
As shooters, it's important to make sure you form the right habits and not develop bad ones.
Why the Break-Action Rifle is Still a Great Option
Fall is just around the corner, and although we are not exactly through the ammo shortage, things are better than they were in January. As hunting season is already underway here in the Southeast, sporadic ammo availability got me thinking about the utility of certain single-shot, break-action rifle designs.
The Perfect Shooting Drill to Save Ammo
As far as I can tell, ammunition remains expensive and in short supply, so here’s another drill that consumes only 10 rounds. But there’s a problem: It’s a bit addictive and you may want to shoot it several times and with several variations.
Training for Personal Defense With and Without Glasses
Prescription lenses help restore our vision as we age, but what happens when you can’t find them or they get knocked off during a fight?
The Frugal Man’s Custom Precision Rifle
When I conceived the rifle, I wanted to explore the concept of somebody who is reasonably handy with tools building a precision rifle on the kitchen table or in the basement. I wanted an economy “bolt-together” rifle, with the idea to customize it with select parts and gear while staying within a working-man’s budget. The other important thing is it must shoot well enough to earn the title Precision Rifle.
Why Porting a Shotgun Barrel is Effective
One way to mitigate the 12-gauge’s mighty recoil is to port the barrel to relieve pressure before it hits your shoulder.
How is a Firearm Magazine is Designed and Tested?
This critical component of your semi-automatic firearm system is one of the most overlooked.
Gun Sales Remain Strong
Monthly firearm sales nationwide are down compared to the record-setting pace of 2020, but remain at a level that put 2021’s total in second place for volume.
First Look: WOOX Wild Man Rifle Stock for the Ruger 10/22
Now WOOX is expanding its line of American-Italian rifle stocks for the popular Ruger 10/22. WOOX rifle stocks and chassis have a reputation for combining the highest quality of handmade Italian craftsmanship with American design and dependable accuracy.
Why Resilience and Personal Defense Are Your Greatest Assets
What can you keep in your proverbial tool kit to help galvanize your own self-trust, burgeoning skills and personal confidence? The answer is personal resilience and self-defense.
Leupold & Stevens Acquires Anodize Solutions
Leupold & Stevens has acquired Anodize Solutions, an Oregon-based firm that provides anodizing services to a variety of outdoor-related manufacturers across North America.