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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First Look: Masterpiece Arms Matrix Professional Rifle Chassis
MasterPiece Arms has released the Matrix Professional Chassis for the precision long-range market.
SAAMI Accepts New Rifle Cartridges—Including Composite-Cased 6.8 TVC
The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute (SAAMI) has accepted three new rifle cartridges for standardization, including the first composite-cased load ever accepted by the prestigious organization.
Handbook: Carrying a Firearm in your Vehicle
While having your firearm on your person is the ideal solution, circumstances may dictate it being left behind. Do this sparingly and securely.
First Look: Andro Corp. Divergent .308 Win. Rifle
Andro Corp. Industries has expanded its AR-10-based rifle line to include the new Divergent series of rifles.
Tech Wisdom: How to Remove a Stuck Case
I am a reloader and have to admit I use my brass as long as possible. Usually, the case necks split before I throw the brass away, but this time only half of the case came out—leaving the front half in the chamber.
Competitive versus Defensive Shooting: Which Is Better?
It's an age-old debate: Does taking part in competitive shooting help or hinder defensive shooting? Steve Tarani gives his take on the two sides.
First Look: Elite Iron ASSET Suppressor Line
Elite Iron has added the ASSET line of modular suppressors to the company's growing line of hearing protection equipment.
First Look: German Precision Optics GPOTAC 8Xi 1-8x24 mm Riflescope
German Precision Optics released its new GPOTAC 8 Xi 1-8x24 mm riflescope.
Review: N8 Tactical Pro-Lock G2 Holster
N8 Tactical's Pro-Lock G2 leather/kydex holster and magazine carrier represent comfortable, affordable options for the concealed-carry practitioner.
I Carry: Staccato C Pistol in a LAS Concealment Holster
In today's episode of "I Carry," we have a Staccato C pistol with a SIG Sauer Romeo Zero red-dot sight carried in an LAS Concealment Shogun AIWB holster.
First Look: Savage Arms Impulse Elite Precision and Model 64 Precision Rifles
Savage Arms has released two new rifles in its Precision series: the Impulse Elite Precision and Model 64 Precision rifles.
Skills Check: Precision Hits at Multiple Distances
We use head shots for a couple of reasons in our classes at Gunsite. The tactical reason is the need to shut an attacker down, instantly, by delivering a well-placed shot to the central-nervous system.
Review: Leupold Mark 3HD 1.5-4x20 mm Illuminated FireDot SPR Riflescope
Leupold’s Mark 3HD 1.5-4x20 mm Illuminated FireDot SPR low-variable-power optic hits the sweet spot for an all-around defensive optic.
Great American Outdoor Show Returns This Weekend
The NRA's Great American Outdoor Show returns to the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg, PA, this weekend.
First Look: Giantmouse Sonoma V2 Blackout Knife and Pry Bar Tool
Giantmouse is releasing a new version of its popular Sonoma V2 pocketknife along with a pry bar tool.
Speed and Accuracy in Shooting: An Illusion?
Steve Tarani makes the case to rethink what we know about speed and accuracy in shooting.
Five Upgrades for the Beretta 92 Pistol
For those looking to give their Beretta 92 a modern makeover, the following five products will help you get the most out of the iconic 1980s wondernine.
First Look: XS Sights R3D Sights for CZ and Glock Pistols
XS Sights is expanding its R3D line of sights to include CZ and Glock handguns.
Review: Trijicon RMRcc Red-Dot Optic
Trijicon’s latest micro-red-dot sight is built to take anything your EDC rig can dish out—and then some.
Watch That Front Sight
In a dynamic incident, seconds count, which is why Sheriff Jim urges you to practice getting that front sight fast.