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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Winchester Ammunition Helps Open New Shooting Range
Thanks to the support provided by Winchester Ammunition, a new shooting range opens this week in northern Mississippi.
Classic Guns: Gewehr G41(M)
Before the development of the well-known Gewehr G43, there was the Gewehr G41(M) "gas-trap" design from Mauser.
Suppressors 201: Cleaning, Maintaining & Using Your Cans
Keep your rifle’s suppressor in perfect operating order with these simple tips.
First Look: Streamlight TL-Racker Shotgun Forend
Equip your home-defense shotgun with a built-in illumination feature, thanks to Streamlight's new TL-Racker forend.
Review: Smith & Wesson Model 986 Performance Center
While competitive shooters have been aware of the Smith & Wesson Model 986 revolver for a while, the latest iteration from the Performance Center sports some excellent purpose-built features that can herald victory or save your life.
Range Review: Ashbury Precision Ordnance M700 Saber
A reasonably priced, long-range rig that shoots well below MOA? Check out our experience with the Ashbury Precision Ordnance M700 Saber precision rifle.
5 Performance-Enhancing M&P Products
Whether configured for competition or personal protection, the following accessories make Smith & Wesson M&P pistols even better.
Review: CMMG Mk57 Banshee in 5.7x28mm
Light, handy, lots of shots, what’s not to like about CMMG’s new 5.7x28 mm Banshee pistol ?
Smith & Wesson Donates to USO
The proceeds raised from the annual Smith & Wesson Game Dinner were donated to the United Service Organizations, supporting military personnel and their families.
First Look: Sightmark Accudot Boresights
Sighting-in your firearms doesn't have to be a time- and ammo-consuming process, thanks to Sightmark's new line of Accudot boresights.
Review: Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II
The ultimate flying gun is still the best source of close air support for today’s infantry and armed citizens. We review the Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II here, commonly called the "Warthog."
First Look: GunTec USA 9mm AR-15 Adapter
Looking to get into the pistol-caliber carbine craze but don't want to shell out for a dedicated lower receiver? Add the GunTec USA 9mm adapter to your 5.56 NATO AR-15.
Range Review: Taurus Model 856UL Revolver
As an affordable option for today's revolver fans, the Taurus Model 856UL brings a few added features that are worth a look.
Review: Justified Defensive Concepts Defensive Pistol Skills I
Justified Defensive Concepts, a new defensive-training school in northern Virginia is bringing a different element to defensive-handgun training, teaching critical-thinking skills under pressure.
First Look: Streamlight ProTac 90
The unique design of the Streamlight ProTac 90 offers another ability for EDC, giving users a chance to attach a light to their clothing for hands-free illumination.
I Carry: Ruger Security-9 in a Vedder LightTuck IWB Holster
In this week's episode of "I Carry," we look at using a Ruger Security-9 in a Vedder holster, along with a few other essential pieces of EDC gear.
In a Fight, Time is Short—Don't Waste It
Anecdotes and statistics surrounding self defense paint a clear picture: a fight is likely to be fast and short. To prevail, make sure you're keeping these skills sharp.
Choosing Shotgun Chokes for Home Defense
When it comes to choosing shotgun chokes for your home-defense shotgun, understand your situation and preferences before embracing conventional wisdom.
First Look: RISE Armament RA-140 Trigger
The flat-faced design of the RISE Armament RA-140 trigger brings a new element to the company's popular line of drop-in AR-15 trigger units.
Review: Bravo Concealment BCA 2.0 OWB & Mag Pouch
While IWB holsters are more popular for concealed carry, there are situations where an OWB holster fits better. For those scenarios, Bravo Concealment offers a Kydex package that's worth a look.