Shooting Illustrated
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The Hottest Carry Gun Trends Today
What are the hottest trends among handgun shooters today?
Pump vs. Semi: Which Shotgun is Better for Personal Defense?
When it comes to personal defense, which is better: a pump or semi-auto shotgun?
2021 New Optics Guide: Red-Dot Sights
While the hot-as-magma market for guns and ammunition has dominated the news, optics are also selling at a record pace, including red dots.
2021 New Optics Guide: Thermal and Night-Vision Optics
While the hot-as-magma market for guns and ammunition has dominated the news, optics are also selling at a record pace. Fortunately, optics manufacturers have been able to develop and introduce a dizzying array of new products, including new thermal & nightvision optics.
Are Scout-Style Riflescopes Still a Viable Option?
Between magnified riflescopes, electro-optics and plain ol’ iron sights, today’s rifle shooters can pretty much take care of everything from the muzzle to several thousand yards (or meters) away. Picking one setup for a narrow range of distances is no problem, but it gets trickier when you need to skin several cats at once.
How Important is a Fast Draw for Personal Defense with a Handgun?
What is a suitable quick-draw time, and how important is that for the armed defense with a handgun?
First Look: Cold Steel Introduces Two New SRK Fixed Blade Knives
Cold Steel is releasing two new multi-use SRK fixed blade knives, including the SRK in San Mai, which features the legendary San Mai steel, and the SRK Survival Rescue with SK-5 blade steel.
I Carry: Glock G19 Gen4 Pistol in a Blackhawk T-Series L3D Holster
In today's episode of "I Carry," we have a Glock G19 Gen4 9 mm pistol carried in a Blackhawk T-series L3D light-bearing holster with a Blackhawk/Streamlight TLR1-HL weaponlight attached.
Trijicon Celebrates 40 Years by Giving Away $50K in Gear
Trijicon, global provider of innovative aiming solutions for the hunting, shooting, military and law enforcement markets, is holding a “40Fest” celebration.
First Look: Canik Mete SFx and SFT Handguns
Canik firearms is rolling out the new Mete (pronounced Met-A) line of handguns.
First Look: 1791 Gunleather Adds New Gun Belt Colors
Now 1791 helps Americans exercise their Second Amendment rights with their all-new Vintage color gun belt which is also available in Classic Brown or Stealth Black as well the new Vintage color option.
DRG Manufacturing Acquires Saltwater Arms
DRG Manufacturing, a U.S. leader in the firearm-component manufacturing industry, has acquired Saltwater Arms.
First Look: Bushnell Performance Eyewear Collection
Bushnell is teaming up with Mirage Occhiali, one of the leading sunglass design and manufacturing houses in Italy, in order to produce their new Performance Eyewear Collection.
Important Announcement: NRA Annual Meeting Cancellation
Due to concern over the safety of our NRA family and community, we regret to inform you that we have decided to cancel the 2021 Annual Meeting & Exhibits.
Surviving Ammogeddon: Low-Round-Count Training
Given today’s restrictive ammunition shortages, how can you best utilize your time and limited resources to maintain and even further develop your shooting skills? The short answer is to train smart by optimizing your firearms training.
Why We React The Way We Do in Life Threatening Situations
Recently, I was told about an incident down at our horse barn where a lady was bucked off her horse, suffering a badly broken ankle among other injuries. There were several people in the vicinity, but only one of them took immediate charge of the scene.
5 Commonly Overlooked Carry Guns
Glocks and 1911s are not the only concealed carry guns out there, and in fact may not be the best options for everyone. Here’s a look at five often overlooked concealed carry options that you may or may not have heard of.
First Look: Ruger 10/22 Competition Left-Hand Model
Sturm, Ruger & Co. is coming out with a left-handed version of the company's 10/22 Competition rifle.
Fightin' Iron: The Smith & Wesson Model 39 Handgun
When he made the point, my buddy was speaking from a position of strength. Chuck Karwan—West Point graduate, champion heavyweight wrestler, combat platoon leader, Green Beret, outdoorsman, gunwriter—was a bear of a guy. He had an encyclopedic knowledge of firearms of all sorts. Karwan was particularly fond of digging into the development of handguns; sights, systems, breeching, etc.; from Paterson to present.
CZ Group Completes Colt Acquisition
Česká zbrojovka Group (CZG) announced on May 24 it has secured all necessary regulatory approval from the U.S. and Canadian authorities and successfully closed acquisition of 100 percent of the equity interest in Colt Holding Company (Colt)—the parent firm of famed Colt’s Manufacturing Company and Colt Canada Corporation.