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: Armscor STK100
The STK100 mates a striker-fired system to a full-size aluminum frame, creating a surprisingly happy marriage.
Finding The Best Shooting Mat
When out in the field, a shooting mat makes a world of difference—but which is best?
First Look: Premier Body Armor Discreet Plate Carrier
Wear rifle-rated plates without causing a stir.
Czechoslovak Group Acquires Majority Stake in Fiocchi Munizioni
The Czechoslovak Group owns and manages a portfolio of industrial and trade companies across the civil and defense sectors .
Review: Garmont T 4 Groove G-Dry Boots
Lightweight and versatile, the Garmont T4 Groove G-Dry might be the most comfortable boot you can find.
There Is No Silver Bullet
There is no "one size fits all" solution when it comes to personal defense.
First Look: Davidson’s Exclusive H&K VP9
Stand out from the crowd with a VP9 in Urban Grey.
The B&T TP9 and TP9 RBS Suppressor: Swiss Synthesization
Sometimes fate smiles upon us by allowing us to breathe new life into an old project and take it to the next level.
Mastering Follow-Through and Your Grip
For us, drill practice is when we isolate an individual part of a skill and focus intently on improving or mastering it. The goal with good drill practice is to maximize overall improvement while minimizing overall effort or time, talent and treasure. In our classes, there is ample opportunity for students to self-reflect on their performance.
“What's The Best Concealed Carry Gun For Me?”
A contentious and hotly debated topic made simple. Hopefully.
First Look: Dark Star Gear Apollo Holster
Updated and improved to work with today's most-popular compact carry pistols.
First Look: CZ-USA 600 Range Rifle
Designed with features to help you make the hits when they really matter.
Review: Safariland Species IWB Holster
What happens when a holster maker known for military and LEO holsters expands to the concealed carry market?
Don’t Overlook Using A Shoulder Holster
Shoulder holsters aren't just for private eyes and secret agents.
First Look: GForce Arms Tactical Lever Shotgun
The lever-action scattergun gets a tactical makeover.
I Carry: Kimber KHX Ultra 9 mm 1911 Pistol in a DeSantis Holster
In today's episode of "I Carry," we have a Kimber KHX Ultra 9 mm 1911 pistol carried in a DeSantis Cozy Partner holster with a Buck Knives Sprint Ops Pro pocketknife.
First Look: Safariland Tiger Stripe Holsters
Go "old school," but still have all the latest innovations from Safariland to keep your firearm safe at your side.
HAVA Holds 13th Annual Family Day
Live entertainment, gifts, food, prizes and shooting exhibitions were just some of the highlights.
Can Perception Determine Reality?
How you appear to others can affect your safety.
BallistiClean 00 Buck Review
There’s less training conducted with the defensive shotgun than with any other defensive firearm. This is partly because shotguns recoil the hardest, and recoil is not something shooters typically enjoy. It’s also partly because shotguns—at least compared with handguns and carbines—are a bit expensive to shoot, especially if you’re training with 00 buckshot.