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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Why Lightweight Carbines Are a Game Changer
Technology and demand are driving a light-rifle trend that shows no signs of slowing down. Purpose-built, flyweight guns are a dream to carry and shoot, but the additional machining, exotic materials and manufacturing methods that can bring something like an AR rifle down to 4.5 pounds make it expensive.
Black Friday Bonanza
If you’d rather visit the dentist than attend the annual Black Friday stampede, Shooting Illustrated has a solution for all your holiday shopping needs.
I Carry: Springfield Armory SA-35 Pistol in a Galco Holster
In today's episode of "I Carry," we have the brand-new Springfield Armory SA-35 9 mm pistol carried in a Galco Summer Comfort holster along with Mec-Gar and ProMag magazines.
2021 Holiday Gift Guide: Outdoors
Check out these gun-related products for that firearm-enthusiast friend or loved one. Whether he or she spends time at the range, tinkering with their guns in the shop, in their special space at home, whipping up food and drink in the kitchen, driving to or from work or in the outdoors, we’ve got you covered this holiday season, no matter your budget.
The King of Tactical Shotguns Benelli’s M3 Super 90
The goal of this column is to inform Shooting Illustrated’s readers of top shotguns, shotgun techniques and training for self-defense. But, when I talk about a specific gun, it often alienates one camp from the discussion.
2021 Holiday Gift Guide: Vehicle
Check out these gun-related products for that firearm-enthusiast friend or loved one. Whether he or she spends time at the range, tinkering with their guns in the shop, in their special space at home, whipping up food and drink in the kitchen, driving to or from work or in the outdoors, we’ve got you covered this holiday season, no matter your budget.
First Look: Apex Tactical Threaded Barrel for Springfield Armory Hellcat
Now Apex Tactical Specialties is expanding their aftermarket upgrade options for the Springfield Armory Hellcat by adding an Apex Threaded Barrel that is specifically designed for this pistol.
2021 Holiday Gift Guide
Check out these gun-related products for that firearm-enthusiast friend or loved one. Whether he or she spends time at the range, tinkering with their guns in the shop, in their special space at home, whipping up food and drink in the kitchen, driving to or from work or in the outdoors, we’ve got you covered this holiday season, no matter your budget.
First Look: Thyrm Low Profile Carry Clip
Thyrm recently introduced the Low Profile Carry (LPC) clip for high performance tactical lights.
First Look: Steiner Micro Pistol Sight
Steiner recently introduced the Micro Pistol Sight, a red-dot sight designed for pistols.
2021 Holiday Gift Guide: Kitchen
Check out these gun-related products for that firearm-enthusiast friend or loved one. Whether he or she spends time at the range, tinkering with their guns in the shop, in their special space at home, whipping up food and drink in the kitchen, driving to or from work or in the outdoors, we’ve got you covered this holiday season, no matter your budget.
First Look: CZ-USA 600 Series Rifles
CZ-USA recently introduced the 600 Series, a new generation of bolt-action rifles loaded with premium features and specifically designed for multiple shooting disciplines.
Review: N8 Tactical Xecutive Holster
More features equal more bulk, right? Not necessarily, as evidenced by N8 Tactical’s Xecutive Holster. This holster packs a ton of features in an easily concealed package.
I Carry: Smith & Wesson M&P Bodyguard 380 Pistol in a Galco Holster
In today's episode of "I Carry," we have a Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 380 pistol with a Crimson Trace red laser carried in a Galco Pocket Protector holster and a Fenix E02R flashlight.
First Look: XS Sights DXT2 Big Dot Sights for Springfield Hellcat
XS Sights recently added several new sight offerings for the Springfield Armory Hellcat series with the addition of DXT2 Big Dot and R3D night sights for the optics-ready Hellcat Micro-Compact OSP.
First Look: Springfield Armory Offers New Models for the Emissary 1911
The Springfield Armory Emissary 1911-style pistol combines durable, forged steel construction with a beautiful two-tone finish.
2021 Holiday Gift Guide: Shop/Range
Check out these gun-related products for that firearm-enthusiast friend or loved one. Whether he or she spends time at the range, tinkering with their guns in the shop, in their special space at home, whipping up food and drink in the kitchen, driving to or from work or in the outdoors, we’ve got you covered this holiday season, no matter your budget.
Review: Upper Hand OWB Concealed Holster
An OWB holster that is truly concealable is a rare thing, but Concealed Holster from Upper Hand is exactly that.
First Look: German Precision Optics GPOTAC 4.5-27x50i FFP Riflescope
Now German Precision Optics has a new entry into the premium tactical riflescope high magnification first focal plane optics market, the GPOTAC 4.5-27x50i FFP.
Why Determination is Essential for Personal Defense
Determination is a word that ought to be part of every armed citizen’s vocabulary. The dictionary defines it as “firmness of purpose; resoluteness.” Determination is how we master the skills necessary to defend ourselves, and it is also how we deal with the violence of a criminal attack.