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Workplace CCW: Tips for Personal Defense on the Job
Many variables factor into the decision to carry a concealed firearm. One that needs to be taken quite seriously is not just how, but even if, one should carry at work—which may not be the most gun-friendly environment even if carry is allowed.
Skills Check: Dummy Round Drills
Using inert dummy rounds can help promote greater confidence in many aspects of gun handling in addition to improving your mastery of your defensive firearm.
Fightin' Dogs: Col. Rex Applegate and Deke
As with the sword and the shield, the bond between a soldier and a dog is forever rooted in combat. Col. Rex Applegate had a fightin' dog in Deke, his Rhodesian Ridgeback.
Rough-Bore Revival: Sentry Smooth-Kote Review
Recently, a Shooting Illustrated reader wrote in about how to deal with a rough bore on this pistol. We tried out some Smooth-Kote from Sentry Solutions to see how well it might deal with such a situation.
First Look: 1791 Gunleather Project Stealth Holster Series
Hybrid holsters aren't new, but combining leather and carbon fiber is. Here's an interesting holster series from 1791 Gunleather.
New for 2018: Springfield Armory XD(M) OSP
Shipping with two different barrels and a red-dot optic, the Springfield Armory XD(M) OSP is built to offer a range of options to the consumer.
Range Review: Daniel Defense DDM4 V7P Pistol
What happens when a few great products come together in the firearm world? You get a gun like the Daniel Defense DDM4 V7P AR-15 pistol.
Cold-Weather CCW Wear: Magpul's Light Insulated Jacket
Just as the weather starts to turn, the folks at Magpul (literally) have you covered with its all-new Light Insulated Jacket.
New for 2018: Arex Rex Delta
At its debut in Slovenia, Shooting Illustrated staff had a chance to examine the latest polymer-frame import pistol designed for the U.S. market: the Arex Rex Delta.
Brownells Donates AR-15s for School Security
After learning that the Bismarck, ND police department faced budgetary issues in arming its school resource officers, Brownells stepped in with a generous donation.
5 Great Appendix-Carry Holsters for EDC
Though appendix carry still spurs a debate within the firearm community, there's no doubt that many companies have stepped forward to offer great EDC holsters for it. Here are five solid options.
Defining Trigger Movement: Pull vs. Press vs. Squeeze
In early stages of firearm training, instructors use all kinds of words to define trigger movement. However, all these terms mean different things. We try to clarify the issue here.
New for 2018: SIG Sauer M400 Tread
With the launch of the SIG Sauer M400 Tread rifle, consumers now have access to a system that allows changing out accessories and components with greater ease than ever before.
First Look: Crimson Trace Red Dots
In late 2018, Crimson Trace announced a complete brand evolution with the launch of five new red-dot optics that complement other add-ons in the company's lineup.
Understanding the Basics of Ballistics
You can practice at the range every day to become a better shooter, but there's only so far you can go unless you understand bullet ballistics.
Review. .357 Ring of Fire
"Ring of Fire" has been used in country-music ballads of old, and heartburn medication and topical ointment commercials. Now, it refers to the latest in next-level .357 ammunition.
New for 2018: TacSol X-Ring Rifle in Mossy Oak
Tactical Solutions' take on the Ruger 10/22 Takedown is now available in a popular camo pattern.
Looking & Assessing: An Essential Element of Defensive Training
During training, many shooters feign that look-and-assess movement at the end of a shooting string...but do they really mean it? Here's why it's important to check your surroundings, even when practicing.
I Carry: Glock G42 in a Galco Ankle Guard Holster
In this week's episode of "I Carry," we look at using a Glock G42 in a Galco ankle holster.
5 Solid OWB Holsters for Daily Carry
With a bit more room to operate outside the waistband, OWB holsters can have a few more added features, giving rise to a range of options for the daily carrier.