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: Trijicon DI Night Sights
New from Trijicon are the DI Night Sights, which build on Trijicon’s experience with tritium and fiber optics, these dual illumination night sights are designed for personal defense, law enforcement, and professional shooters in mind.
First Look: Safariland Partners with Hardwire Ballistic Panels
Safariland recently announced its partnership with Hardwire Ballistic Panels to provide the next generation of armored vests.
First Look: Magpul PRS Lite Stock
Magpul recently introduced the PRS Lite Stock, which provides much of the same adjustability and features of the PRS Gen 3 stock at a lighter weight.
First Look: Magpul QR Rail Grabber
Magpul recently introduced the new QR Rail Grabber, which provides a compact, user-adjustable, true quick-release plate compatible with the A.R.M.S. 17S style footprint.
5 Great Gear Items for Concealed Carry in Cold Weather
No matter if it’s from cold weather or cruel intentions, the following pieces of gear offer welcome warmth as well as practical protection.
Hoppe’s and Champion Targets Renew Their Support for SASP
Champion Targets and Hoppe’s have renewed their platinum-level sponsorship of the Scholastic Action Shooting Program, which launched in 2012 and has grown to nearly 900 active teams nationwide.
First Look: Magpul MOE K2-XL Grip
Magpul recently introduced the MOE K2-XL Grip, which is designed for shooters with larger hands. Similar to the MOE K2 Grip, the XL variant is nearly 25 percent larger and serves as a drop-in upgrade for the AR-15/M4-style rifle.
First Look: Magpul MBUS 3 Sights
Magpul recently announced the newest addition to its backup sight family with the MBUS 3, which brings together the best strengths of the original MBUS and MBUS Pro Sights with a new backup sight system.
First Look: FN 509 LS Edge Handgun
FN recently introduced the new 509 Edge LS Handgun, which is a tactical pistol designed by FN to give shooters the "edge" in the most demanding environments.
Why You Should Include Your Entire Family in a Home Defense Plan
Don’t forget to include all of your family members in your home-defense plan.
Review: Tippmann Armory Gatling Gun 9 mm
You don’t have to be a soldier boy to appreciate a finely crafted firearm that is pure fun on the range, even if you’ll need to quintuple your ammo supply to fully appreciate it.
First Look: Primary Arms SLx MD-20 Micro Red Dot
Primary Arms recently introduced the SLx MD-20, a new micro red dot built to perform in any condition.
How to Train for Faster Shooting
Shooting at higher speeds in training often looks like a mystical feat. However, as Ed Head points out, it's all about mastering the fundamentals.
Review: Mission First Tactical MFT OWB Holster
David Workman reviews Mission First Tactical's MFT OWB holster, an ideal option for concealed carry.
I Carry: Springfield Armory Hellcat Pistol in a N8 Tactical KO-1 Holster
In today's episode of "I Carry," we have a Springfield Armory Hellcat OSP pistol in a N8 Tactical KO-1 holster along with a Kershaw Link pocketknife.
Review: StrikeHold Gun Cleaner, Lubricant, and Protectant
Keeping your firearm in fine working order means using gun cleaners and lubricants that are designed to perform in the harshest conditions. Bob Boyd reviews StrikeHold, one of the best options on the market.
.380 ACP vs. .38 Special: Which is Better for Concealed Carry?
The .380 ACP and .38 Special both offer compact handgun options for defensive shooters. The question is, which is better for concealed carry?
Personal Defense Considerations When Carrying a Firearm in a Vehicle
One aspect of concealed carry and personal defense is properly utilizing a defensive firearm from a vehicle. Sheriff Jim Wilson talks about proper considerations when carrying a firearm in a vehicle.
Ed Brown Announces Magazine Exchange Program
Tired of your old and worn out 1911 magazine? Ed Brown recently announced its Magazine Exchange Program, which allows you to swap out magazines at a great price.
How Much Ammo Should You Carry?
Concealed carriers have to make a lot of important decisions, including which gun, how to carry, how to dress for concealment and ammunition choices, each of which is an important consideration. Then there’s a question I’m frequently asked: How much ammunition should I carry?