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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Review: CRKT Jenny Wren Compact Hatchet
You might not think of a hatchet as an EDC kind of item, but there some compelling reasons to have one in your kit.
High-Round Count Training: Worth the Investment?
You have saved your money to attend a mid-level, 3-day shooting class with a well-known instructor.
Range Review: Stag Arms PXC-9
New for 2019, Stag Arms’ new PXC-9 showcases the best of the PCC platform and is available in various lengths from 5.5 to 16 inches.
First Look: Galco Tuck-N-Go 2.0 for Glock 48
The best-selling Galco Tuck-N-Go 2.0 tuckable inside-the-waistband holster is now available for the popular Glock 48 9 mm pistol.
Federal Expands 6.5 Creedmoor and 6.5 PRC Loads
Federal is expanding its line of 6.5 Creedmoor ammunition for 2020, with additions including the 6.5 Creedmoor Swift Scirocco II, Terminal Ascent and the MeatEater Series Trophy Copper rounds.
Military Issues Contract for M4s Valued at Nearly $120 Million
The U.S. military awarded FN America a five-year contract on Feb. 13 worth $119,216,309 for M4 and M4A1 carbines chambered in 5.56 NATO.
Maintaining Control of Your Pistol
Being retentive is a good thing when it comes to maintaining control of your firearm in a fight.
Dot-Torture Drill Revised
For about the last five years or so the popular Dot Torture drill and target have been showing up in a multitude of defensive courses, both introductory and advanced in nature.
First Look: Apex Threaded Barrel for SD9 and SD9VE Pistols
Apex Tactical is expanding its aftermarket upgrade options for the SD and SDVE model pistols from Smith & Wesson with the addition of an Apex Threaded Barrel specifically for the SD9 and SD9VE.
First Look: MDT Crossover Rifle Stock (XRS) Chassis
Modular Driven Technologies (MDT) is adding the Crossover Rifle Stock (XRS) Chassis to its existing line of outstanding precision rifle chassis systems.
Primer Marks Explained
I have several brands and sizes of 1911 pistols as well as a SIG Sauer P220 and P245, all chambered in .45 ACP.
First Look: Samson Manufacturing SXT Series Handguards
The new SXT Series of handguards from Samson replaces the SXS Series handguards.
Glock DIY Build: Safety Checks
Following these simple checks to confirm your Glock is safe to shoot before sending rounds downrange.
First Look: Buck Knives Ground Combat Collection
Buck Knives is releasing its new Ground Combat collection of knives, featuring tanto-style blades and spear-point blades.
Holster Review: LAS Rampart AIWB
The LAS Rampart AIWB is an excellent value in a comfortable, easy-to-use and reliable package.
Don't Get Trapped by Myths
Instead of imagining events that make us the winner and hero, the defensive shooter is far better off to imagine scenarios when everything has gone wrong.
I Carry: Polymer80 PFC9 Serialized Frame, Zev Technologies Slide in a PHLster Holster
Today's "I Carry" segment features a do-it-yourself option in a serialized Polymer80 PFC9 frame, Zev Technologies slide and a PHLster holster.
First Look: MasterPiece Arms MPA Brass Catcher
MasterPiece Arms (MPA), is known for their MPA BA Rifles and Chassis Systems, and now they are introducing the MPA Brass Catcher, a purpose-built brass retention system for bolt-action rifles.
First Look: Streamlight TL-Racker Shotgun Fore-ends
Streamlight Inc. has increased the lumen output of their TL-Racker shotgun fore-end light.
Kahr Firearms Group Announces 2020 Fallen Officer Program
Kahr Firearms Group has launched its 2020 Fallen Officer Program, an effort the company launched in 2018 to honor fallen law enforcement officers.