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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Skills Check: Classic Rapid-Fire Rifle Drill
Test your rifle-shooting skills with this old test endorsed by men like Townsend Whelen and Col. Jeff Cooper.
Range Review: Kel-Tec RDB-S Survival Carbine
Designed for survival use and easily stowed in any outdoor pack, the Kel-Tec RDB-S Survival carbine is one of the more interesting guns to emerge in recent years.
New for 2018: Kahr 'Thin Blue Line' PM9
The latest PM9 model out from Kahr Firearms Group, the "Thin Blue Line," honors law-enforcement officers across the nation.
First Look: MDT Folding Stock Adapter
With a growing number of precision rifles compatible with AR-style butt stocks, the MDT Folding Stock Adapter makes it possible to have a compact precision-rifle platform.
Choosing a Scope Reticle: Input from the Experts
With all sorts of options available, from wire to etched reticles to simple crosshairs or cluttered Christmas-tree reticles, choosing a scope reticle can be a challenge. Here are a few thoughts from industry insiders.
Bass Pro Shops Named No. 2 Hottest Retailer
The National Retail Federation named Bass Pro Shops the No. 2 hottest retailer in the country, ahead of other giants like Amazon, IKEA and others.
First Look: Pulsar Helion XQ28F Thermal Monocular
The new Pulsar Helion XQ28F thermal monocular continues the trend of increasing affordability in full-featured thermal optics.
Review: A*B Arms Keystone 722 .22 LR Chassis Rifle
Training with a rimfire stand-in for a centerfire arm helps build skills at reduced cost, whether using a pistol or rifle. Check out the Model 722 Chassis Rifle in .22 LR, the result of collaboration between A*B Arms and Keystone Sporting Arms.
5 Gear Items for Summertime EDC
Hot weather means a change in wardrobe, which may mean altering your EDC gear. The following products will help you stay prepared over the summer.
6 Skill-Building Plate-Rack Drills for Rifles, Pistols and Shotguns
Do you have an appetite for skill development? Load up on steel targets to acquire shooting abilities by the plateful.
WATCH: AR-15 Quick-Cleaning Guide
You're all finished up shooting at the range with your AR-15. Before you leave, though, give your gun a quick cleaning and check for any potential issues.
Range Test: SIG Sauer 365 Elite Performance Ammunition
Designed for use in short-barreled concealed-carry guns, the SIG Sauer 365 Elite Performance ammunition ensures expansion and penetration.
First Look: TacStar Slimline Sidesaddle for Mossberg 930
Keep spare rounds on board your semi-auto Mossberg 930 shotgun with this all-new Slimline Sidesaddle shell carrier from TacStar.
AR-15 Cleaning & Maintenance: A Complete Guide
Want to keep your AR-15 in peak fighting condition? Regardless of how often or how little you shoot your go-to rifle, here's the complete guide to cleaning and maintaining America's most-popular rifle.
New for 2018: Auto-Ordnance 'Fly Girls' 1911A1 Pistol
Dedicated to the WASPs who served during World War II, the Auto-Ordnance "Fly Girls" 1911A1 includes special features designed to memorialize their service.
Smith & Wesson Model 442 Revolver: My Concealed-Carry Companion
Finding something that works for you—and sticking with it—is a good thing. That's why Sheriff Jim chose the Smith & Wesson Model 442 revolver and carried it for years.
Range Review: Remington 1911 R1 Ultralight Executive
The new Remington 1911 R1 Ultralight Executive pistol has a bunch of very favorable qualities that make it a potential option for concealed-carry use. We examined some of its features here.
I Carry: Nighthawk Custom Border Special in a Galco Avenger Holster
In this week's episode of "I Carry," we look at using a Nighthawk Custom Border Special 1911 in a Galco holster, along with a few other essential pieces of EDC gear.
NAA Mini Revolvers: Built for Backup Use
When it comes to choosing a backup gun, how usable are the mini revolvers offered by North American Arms? We examine three of the company's models here.
Choosing the Best Holster for Your Concealed-Carry Gun
When you’ve carried a handgun every day for decades, you learn the best methods for all kinds of concealed-carry guns.