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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Firearms Sales Reached Record Numbers in 2020 and Aren't Slowing Down
Firearm-sales records were set, shattered, then set again in 2020, and show no signs of slowing down coming into 2021.
20 States Now Have Constitutional Carry
Tennessee joined 19 other states that allow constitutional carry when Gov. Bill Lee signed Senate Bill 765/House Bill 786 into law earlier this month.
First Look: RCBS Adds New Matchmaster Die & Group D Dies
RCBS is known for making high quality ammunition reloading equipment for rifles and pistols, their line of Matchmaster and Group D dies with the addition of several new cartridges.
Why Eye Dominance Matters for Personal Defense
Knowing which eye is dominant, as well as how to shoot with both eyes open, can be an indispensable skill for personal defense.
First Look: Christensen Arms Modern Precision Pistol
Christensen Arms makes state-of-the-art precision firearms and custom carbon fiber barrels, and now they are rolling out their new Modern Precision Pistol (MPP).
How to Build the Ultimate Range Bag
If you’re new to shooting, or even if you’ve been at it a while, here’s a guide to help you put together the ultimate range bag.
First Look: ISOTunes Sport Advance Electronic Hearing Protection
One of the first products in the Sport lineup is the ISOtunes Sport Advance, a lightweight active electronic hearing protection system.
Review: 1791 Gunleather Ultra Custom Compact OWB Holster
1791 Gunleather's Ultra Custom Compact OWB Holster comes with many custom features and a leather construction that's meant to last.
Mastering the Trigger Press
In the old days we called it “pulling the trigger.” Then along came Jeff Cooper who started calling it the “trigger press.” What Cooper meant was that the trigger should be pressed smoothly and softly so that the gun muzzle was not pulled off target.
First Look: SureFire XSC Rechargeable Micro-Compact Weaponlights
SureFire is re-launching the SureFire XSC family of rechargeable micro-compact handgun weapon lights.
I Carry: Ruger MAX-9 Pistol in a Galco Holster
In today's episode of "I Carry," we feature Ruger's new MAX-9 pistol carried in a Galco Scout 3.0 inside-the-waistband holster along with an LA Police Gear Rescue pocketknife.
First Look: Magpul BSL & BTR AR Pistol Arm Braces
Magpul recently introduced the new BSL and BTR arm braces, which feature compatibility with M-Lok slots and include tool-less, single-hand adjustment.
Lonestar Future Weapons Allies with True Velocity for NGSW
Lonestar Future Weapons announced last week it has entered into a strategic partnership with composite-cased ammunition manufacturer True Velocity.
First Look: Cold Steel Double Safe Hunter Folding Knives
Cold Steel makes knives and blade tools for everyday carry, tactical, and hunting applications, and now they are expanding their Double Safe Hunter line of folding lock-backs with three available colors: camo, orange, and green.
First Look: Mission First Tactical React M-Lok Compact Foregrip
Mission First Tactical (MFT) is known for making high quality rifle and carbine accessories. Now they are introducing the React M-Lok Compact Foregrip.
First Shots: Springfield Armory XD-M Elite 3.8-Inch Compact OSP
Springfield Armory recently released its newest handgun, the XD-M Elite 3.8-Inch Compact OSP, which is a great everyday carry gun chambered in 9 mm that comes with an optics-ready slide and the option to add a Hex Dragonfly red dot.
Review: BRN-180S Gen2 300 BLK Complete Upper Receiver
Brownells new upper assembly allows you to convert your mil-spec AR-pattern pistol to 300 BLK and back.
SIG Sauer Unveils Best Ranger Competition M17 Trophy Pistols
First lieutenants Vince Paikowski and Alastair Keys, from the 75th Ranger Regiment, received the U.S. Army Best Ranger Competition M17 Trophy Pistols created by SIG Sauer for winning the 2021 Best Ranger Competition this month.
First Look: German Precision Optics Spectra 4X Riflescopes
German Precision Optics (GPO) is bringing out three new riflescopes in for shooters who demand the best from their optics.
6 Best Micro Nines on the Market Today
The Micro 9 mm is all the rage in today's concealed carry marketplace. Here's a look at six of the best options for high-capacity handguns meant for everyday carry.