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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Review: Tippmann Armory Gatling Gun 9 mm
You don’t have to be a soldier boy to appreciate a finely crafted firearm that is pure fun on the range, even if you’ll need to quintuple your ammo supply to fully appreciate it.
First Look: Primary Arms SLx MD-20 Micro Red Dot
Primary Arms recently introduced the SLx MD-20, a new micro red dot built to perform in any condition.
How to Train for Faster Shooting
Shooting at higher speeds in training often looks like a mystical feat. However, as Ed Head points out, it's all about mastering the fundamentals.
Review: Mission First Tactical MFT OWB Holster
David Workman reviews Mission First Tactical's MFT OWB holster, an ideal option for concealed carry.
I Carry: Springfield Armory Hellcat Pistol in a N8 Tactical KO-1 Holster
In today's episode of "I Carry," we have a Springfield Armory Hellcat OSP pistol in a N8 Tactical KO-1 holster along with a Kershaw Link pocketknife.
Review: StrikeHold Gun Cleaner, Lubricant, and Protectant
Keeping your firearm in fine working order means using gun cleaners and lubricants that are designed to perform in the harshest conditions. Bob Boyd reviews StrikeHold, one of the best options on the market.
.380 ACP vs. .38 Special: Which is Better for Concealed Carry?
The .380 ACP and .38 Special both offer compact handgun options for defensive shooters. The question is, which is better for concealed carry?
Personal Defense Considerations When Carrying a Firearm in a Vehicle
One aspect of concealed carry and personal defense is properly utilizing a defensive firearm from a vehicle. Sheriff Jim Wilson talks about proper considerations when carrying a firearm in a vehicle.
Ed Brown Announces Magazine Exchange Program
Tired of your old and worn out 1911 magazine? Ed Brown recently announced its Magazine Exchange Program, which allows you to swap out magazines at a great price.
How Much Ammo Should You Carry?
Concealed carriers have to make a lot of important decisions, including which gun, how to carry, how to dress for concealment and ammunition choices, each of which is an important consideration. Then there’s a question I’m frequently asked: How much ammunition should I carry?
First Look: HCMags Gen II Tac Pac for the 10/22
HCMags is leading the way in upgrading the magazine capacity of the Ruger 10/20 with their HC3R magazine, and new from HCMags is the Gen II Tac Pac.
What to Do After You've Bought Your First Firearm
You finally took the plunge. You bought a gun for protection. You took a class. You got your permit to carry concealed. You are all set—another thing checked off the bucket list of things to do. Is it that easy, or is there more to it?
First Look: Savage Arms Impulse Straight-Pull Rifle
Savage Arms is introducing the Impulse, a new line of American-made rifles that feature a unique straight-pull action that changes the basic function of the conventional bolt into one fast and easy-to-use movement.
Why You Should Have a Rimfire Counterpart to Your EDC Gun
Having a rimfire stand-in for your EDC handgun is smart and saves money.
Sportsman’s Warehouse Merging with The Great American Outdoors Group
Sportsman’s Warehouse announced on Dec. 21 it was merging with The Great American Outdoors Group, parent company of Cabela’s, Bass Pro Shops and other outdoor-specialty companies.
Review: Heckler & Koch HK416 Rimfire
Whether for training or just an all-around cool rifle you can afford, HK’s rimfire 416 is worth a look.
Why You Should Practice One-Hand Shooting
Practicing with one hand will help develop skills that might become
necessary in a fight. Ed Head talks about why you should practice one-hand shooting.
Mastering the Basics of Defensive Handgun Shooting
Having all the newest gear can definitely an advantage, but not if you haven't first mastered the basics of defensive handgun training. Sheriff Jim Wilson talks about the fundamental skills for shooting a handgun well.
How to Feed Your Firearm During the Ammo Shortage
As the Great Ammo Drought of 2020 continues into 2021, we may have to explore heretofore unseen avenues to feed our rifles.
First Look: Versacarry Concealed Carry Purse
Versacarry recently introduced a new concealed carry purse lineup with multiple styles for securing your handgun.