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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How to Remove a Bullet Stuck in a Firearm Barrel
Today, I was testing several different types of carry ammunition in my brand-new SIG Sauer P320 compact pistol for accuracy and reliability.
Review: LiveFire Type3MalfunctionRound
Some of the smartest work you can do in your training is with dummies. Dummy rounds, that is. The LiveFire Type3MalfunctionRound is great for simulating and training with such a dummy round.
Review: C&G Covert Kydex OWB Holster
Finding a perfect balance between fancy and plain, C&G's Covert Kydex OWB holster is a no-nonsense tool that delivers for everyday carry.
First Look: Sightmark Wraith HD 2-16x28 Digital Riflescope
Sightmark recently introduced the new Wraith HD 2-16x28 mm digital riflescope, which is equally proficient in daytime or nighttime applications.
Decisiveness Matters in a Deadly Force Situation
There's a time to have an in-depth conversation, but in the middle of a deadly force situation is generally not one of them. Sheriff Jim Wilson talks about the need for decisiveness when it comes to personal defense.
First Look: Galco EDC, Cobra Tactical, & Heavy Duty Instructor Belts
Galco recently introduced three new belts for handgun carry in various applications, including the EDC, Cobra Tactical, and Heavy Duty Instructor belt.
Review: Doug Koenig 9 mm & .38 Super Ammunition
One of the winningest competition shooters in U.S. history, Doug Koenig now has his own line of 9 mm and .38 Super ammunition.
I Carry: Smith & Wesson Shield M&P9 M2.0 Pistol in a Vedder Holster
In today's episode of “I Carry” we’re featuring a Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield in a Vedder LightTuck holster with a Pelican 7110 LED flashlight.
2020 Gun Sales Have Likely Surpassed All of 2019
Although total August volume of firearm sales isn't available yet, it's likely that 2020 gun sales have already surpassed all numbers for 2019.
First Look: Magnum Research Baby Eagle
Magnum Research recently announced the return of the Baby Eagle, which is available in steel or polymer frames, as well as 9 mm, .45 ACP, and .40 S&W.
Army Marksmen Fielding New CSASS
The U.S. Army has begun fielding its new Compact Semi-Automatic Sniper System (CSASS), a platform based on the G28 from Heckler & Koch.
First Look: Primary Arms Optics SLx 1-6x24 mm SFP Riflescope
Primary Arms Optics recently released its new SLx 1-6x24 mm riflescope, perfect for close- or long-range shooting applications.
How to Get the Best Accuracy with Shotgun Slugs
While shotgun slugs are devastating at close range, knowing the distance at which they become unpredictable is crucial if you rely on them for defense.
Shooter’s Bookshelf: Blue Book of Gun Values
Ever wonder what certain firearms in your collection are worth? Think that used Blastomatic 3000 is way overpriced? For longer than 4 decades now, the late S.P. Fjestad’s “Blue Book of Gun Values” has been the go-to guide for gun values, with more than 24,000 different firearm models and more than 1,700 manufacturers in this latest edition.
First Look: Glock 43X & 48 MOS Pistols
Glock, Inc., recently released its newest line extensions with the 43X & 48 Modular Optic System pistols.
Beating Ammo Shortages with Uncommon Calibers
When popular handgun calibers become a little too popular due to a crisis, it may be an oddball that saves the day.
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Changes Gun Policy
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, near Dayton, OH, recently changed its gun policy, allowing employees with a CCW permit to carry their firearm on the base, unloaded and in a locked container.
Smith & Wesson Completes Spin-Off of American Outdoor Brands
Smith & Wesson recently announced a completed spin-off of American Outdoor Brands, Inc., which took place on Aug. 24.
First Look: Bond Arms Backup with Matte Finish
Bond Arms recently introduced a new version of its popular everyday carry gun, the Backup with matte finish.
Savage MSR 10 Hunter Overwatch
Savage’s larger AR platform is now available in a Mossy Oak camo pattern that supports gun rights. Those embedded NRA logos in the Overwatch pattern reflect a donation made to the organization for every product wearing it.