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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Straight Talk: Making a Point
What do you do when a threat is within arm’s length?
First Look: Streamlight TLR-7 HL-X sub USB Light
Add a few more lumens to your subcompact defensive pistol.
First Look: The Firearms Guide 15th Edition
Everything you've wanted to know about practically every gun ever made.
Maryville, TN, Police Department Selects Smith & Wesson
Smith & Wesson's hometown police department buys local.
What Does A Suppressor Suppress?
How does adding a silencer affect how your firearm shoots?
First Look: SnapSafe Safe Accessory Pack
Keep your gear even more safe inside your safe.
First Look: SIG Sauer 40th Anniversary P226
Ships with retro touches and a commemorative box.
Understanding Transitional Spaces
We're especially vulnerable when moving from Point A to Point B.
A Brief Guide To Pistol Compensators
Sometimes, you just need to vent.
First Look: Savage 110 Pro Pursuit Rifle
Designed in conjunction with Mike Robinson of "Farming the Wild."
Review: KGM R556 Suppressor
A feature-rich suppressor from hidden giant in the industry.
First Look: Magpul DAKA Soft Cases
Three different sizes, each designed to work with the DAKA grid system.
Dealing With The Aftermath
Be prepared for what happens after a defensive encounter.
First Look: FAB Defense Ultimag G2 Magazine
A "clean sheet" approach to the AR-15 magazine.
The Shooter's Bookshelf: Left Of Bang
It's not enough just to spot trouble before it happens. You also need to explain why it's trouble.
I Carry: Colt Viper .357 Magnum Revolver in a Dark Star Gear Holster
In this week's episode of "I Carry," we have the new Colt Viper .357 Magnum revolver carried in a Dark Star Gear Apollo holster along with a CRKT PSD II pocketknife.
First Look: Kratos Hera Bag Riders
Help stabilize your AR when using shooting bags.
First Look: Silencer Shop CAT SC Suppressor
Designed for use with 9mm handguns.
Barrett Secures Another Pair of Military Contracts
The M107 and MRADELR rifles continue to be popular.
What I Didn’t Learn In Special Forces
The military and the armed citizenry have two very different missions.