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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In a Fight, Time is Short—Don't Waste It
Anecdotes and statistics surrounding self defense paint a clear picture: a fight is likely to be fast and short. To prevail, make sure you're keeping these skills sharp.
Choosing Shotgun Chokes for Home Defense
When it comes to choosing shotgun chokes for your home-defense shotgun, understand your situation and preferences before embracing conventional wisdom.
First Look: RISE Armament RA-140 Trigger
The flat-faced design of the RISE Armament RA-140 trigger brings a new element to the company's popular line of drop-in AR-15 trigger units.
Review: Bravo Concealment BCA 2.0 OWB & Mag Pouch
While IWB holsters are more popular for concealed carry, there are situations where an OWB holster fits better. For those scenarios, Bravo Concealment offers a Kydex package that's worth a look.
Kahr Arms Launches 2019 Fallen Officer Program
To honor law-enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, Kahr Arms rolled out a new program in 2019 dedicated to specific officers.
'Tactical' Reticles That Improve Your Shooting
The various gradations and subtensions used on a riflescope reticle are enough to give you a headache, but they have a number of benefits if you’re interested in shooting quickly and accurately at long range.
Glock G43: A 2,000-Round Test
How does the Glock G43 hold up to the 2,000-Round Challenge? Here's the evolution of this popular concealed-carry pistol over the course of our run.
Mossberg at 100: A Thriving Company & Legacy
Celebrating 100 years old in 2019, O. F. Mossberg & Sons is America's oldest family-owned firearm company. Take a look at its first 100 years here.
Review: Ruger GP100 .44 Special Revolver
Pairing Ruger’s popular medium-frame GP100 revolver in the .44 Special chambering from yesteryear is sure to attract attention from consumers.
First Look: Volquartsen TG9 Trigger Group
Building on the popularity of the award-winning Ruger PC Carbine, Volquartsen built a trigger-upgrade unit based on the company's popular TG2000 trigger group.
Range Review: M+M Industries M10X
What happens when you simplify the AK even further and add in AR-level accuracy? You get a gun like the M+M Industries M10X. Check out the details here.
The New Hotness: Examining AR-Style Pistol-Caliber Carbines
Pistol-caliber carbines are the go-to for today's firearm enthusiasts, but there are things about which to be aware when looking at AR-based variants.
Orlando PD Chooses SIG Sauer Duty Rifle
After adopting the SIG Sauer P226, the Orlando, FL, Police Department chose the SIG Virtus as its go-to patrol rifle.
First Look: Liberty Suppressors Zulu Integral 5.56 NATO Upper Receiver
Want a suppressed 5.56 NATO upper without all the blowback and other associated issues? Liberty Suppressors developed its Zulu Integral 5.56 NATO upper receiver to provide just that.
Review: Walther PPS M2 RMSc
Think you can’t get a slim, easy-to-conceal pistol with a red dot? Walther thinks otherwise with the launch of its PPS M2 RMSc model in 2019.
First Look: Gerber Center Drive Plus Multitool
Taking cues from top consumer requests, Gerber Gear enhanced its Center Drive multitool for 2019, rolling out an all-new Center Drive Plus model.
Review: Wilson Combat Paul Howe G19
With its Paul Howe-tuned G19, Wilson Combat took one of the world's most-popular self-defense pistols and turned it up a notch.
Skills Check: Bolt-Running Speed Drill
While not quite the “mad minute” of Lee-Enfield fame, here’s a drill designed to help hone your bolt-action shooting.
First Look: Umarex Beretta M9A3 C02 Air Pistol
Thanks to a licensing deal with Beretta, Umarex USA is now producing an authentic, full-automatic, C02-powered model of the company's modernized M9A3.
Ruger 10/22 Upgrade: Timney Calvin Elite Trigger
Looking for an improved trigger pull on your go-to Ruger 10/22? Swapping it out for a Calvin Elite from Timney Triggers is definitely an easy and beneficial upgrade.