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 We Need to Encourage New Shooters to Get Training
When we can, we need to tell the new shooter that they really need to learn to walk before they can run. And then we need to help them find the kind of training that will give them the basics of safe gun handling and marksmanship.
First Look: BulletSafe Vital Protection 3 Vest
The BulletSafe Vital Protection 3 (VP3) Vest is a new and significant addition to BulletSafe’s impressive collection of life-saving products.
AAC Suppressor Brand Relaunches
Advanced Armament Company (AAC), known as “The Silent Authority” and pioneering leader in firearm sound suppression since 1994, has restructured and relaunched.
Is the .357 Magnum the Best Option for Personal Defense?
Time and data have also unquestionably revealed that when compared to these semi-auto-pistol cartridges, the .357 Magnum does a better job at stopping bad guys.
First Look: Viridian Weapon Technologies HS1 Hand Stop Laser
Viridian Weapon Technologies is rolling out a game-changing hand stop laser, the HS1, which is now available with an infrared beam.
Walt Berger, Founder of Berger Bullets, Dies at 92
Walter Berger, founder of Berger Bullets and member of the Benchrest Hall of Fame since 1982, died on Sept. 19 in Mesa, AZ, surrounded by family and friends. He was 92 years old.
Are Percussion Revolvers and Single-Shot Muzzleloaders Obsolete?
It’s known that firearms can serve for a long time after they’re no longer cutting edge. Flintlocks held on long into the percussion era. During the American Civil War, plenty of cavalry units, especially local militias, turned up with single-shot pistols despite Colt’s revolvers having been on the market for a while by then.
German Police Department Converts to Blackhawk Holsters
Blackhawk’s German distributor, Helmut Hofmann, has been awarded a contract from the Niedersachsen Police Department in Germany for new duty holsters from Blackhawk’s T-Series Holster line.
First Look: CZ P-10 F Competition-Ready Pistol
The new P-10 F Competition-Ready has a barrel and slide that are a half-inch longer than the full-size model, which provides a longer sight radius.
Review: Colt Anaconda Revolver
We cannot lie: Colt’s latest revolver oozes class—and power. The new Anaconda is impressive and tough.
I Carry: Taurus G3 TORO Pistol in a Kinetic Concealment Holster
In today's episode of "I Carry," we have a Taurus G3 TORO optics-ready pistol equipped with a Bushnell RXS-100 red-dot sight and carried in a Kinetic Concealment outside-the-waistband holster.
Solving Issues with Brass Casings
Recently, while shooting a Norinco SKS, I experienced a failure to go into battery. Upon removing the cartridge, I found the round to be “shrouded” by another brass casing.
Handgun Grip Vs. Hold: What's the Difference?
Grip and hold on the firearm are often viewed by handgun shooters as one and the same. However, seasoned defensive and competitive shooters break down handgun shooting stability into two distinctly but equally essential subcomponents: grip versus hold.
First Look: FN America FN 303 Tactical Less Lethal Launcher
New from FN America is the FN 303 Tactical Less Lethal Launcher with a modular chassis system that allows operators and armorers to quickly customize the buttstock, grip or sighting system.
Wilson Combat Unveils Their Latest Expansion
Wilson Combat recently underwent a $10 million upgrade to its facilities, which will help the company keep pace with ever-growing demand.
Springfield Armory Donates Firearms, Equipment to Lake Ozark PD
Springfield Armory has donated guns and equipment to the city of Lake Ozark (MO) Police Department to ensure its officers can effectively protect and serve the law-abiding citizens in its jurisdiction.
First Look: Diamondback Sidekick Rimfire Revolver
Diamondback Firearms is introducing the Diamondback Sidekick, a 9-shot, single- and double-action rimfire revolver that has an interchangeable swing-out cylinder.
Mossberg 500 and 590: America’s Defensive Shotguns
Since 1961, the O.F. (Oscar Frederick) Mossberg company has sold more than 11 million of its Model 500 pump-action shotguns, making it the most popular shotgun of all time, if not one of the most sold guns in any category, period.
Customizing the Colt Detective Special
Got a gun with that has seen better days? Perhaps Grandpa’s favorite gun was obviously “well loved?” Talented gunsmiths and other artisans are out there who can give your favorite firearm a much-needed face-lift.
First Look: Dead Air Armament Primal Suppressor
Dead Air Armament is adding the Primal, a new.46-caliber magnum rated suppressor to their lineup of firearms sound suppressors.