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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Weaponlights: Do They Belong on a CCW Gun?
Is a weapon-mounted light always such a bright idea? Whether you've got a handgun for home defense or concealed carry, we cover the addition of a firearm-mounted light here.
Bipodal Evolution: From Sticks to Synthetics
The manner in which one’s rifle is elevated at the muzzle has changed much over the years, yet remains strikingly the same.
SAAMI Accepts 350 Legend Cartridge
The straight-wall 350 Legend cartridge, introduced in 2019, is now complete with SAAMI-approved specs!
First Look: Guntec USA Gen II .308 Upper Receiver
Looking to build a cutting-edge .308 AR? Guntec developed its Gen II .308 Upper Receiver for short-action rifle fans.
Review: Remington R1 Tactical Double Stack
Remington’s R1 Tactical Double Stack brings a lot to the party.
Review: SharpShot EZ-Trainer Target
Looking to build your handgun-handling skills at home? The SharpShot EZ-Trainer is built for at-home drills and dry-fire practice.
First Look: Optical Dynamics EXUDE Illuminator
The EXUDE Illuminator from Optical Dynamics brings new, efficient technology to consumers that goes above and beyond the capabilities of today's flashlights.
A Beginner's Guide to Low-Light Optics
As night-vision and thermal devices become more affordable to consumers, the question becomes, "How can these be used and what are they good for?" Here's a quick primer on the two main camps of low-light optics here.
Rule Four in Self-Defense: Bullets On and Beyond Your Target
Col. Jeff Cooper's list of safety rules includes, "Be sure of your target and what is behind it." In a self-defense scenario, this can be difficult to apply, but it's critical. Here are Sheriff Jim's thoughts on it.
I Carry: Smith & Wesson M&P9 M2.0 in a Vedder Quick Draw Holster
In this week's episode of "I Carry," we look at using a Smith & Wesson M&P9 M2.0 in a Vedder Quick Draw holster, along with a few other essential pieces of EDC gear.
SHOT Show Set to Expand in 2020
One of the world's largest trade shows will expand beyond the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, NV, in 2020, providing more exhibit space for hundreds of companies on the waiting list.
First Look: Steiner DRS1X Reflex Sight
Designed for close-quarters target engagement, the Steiner DRS1X is all-new for 2019.
WATCH: Springfield Armory SAINT Victor AR-15s
Springfield Armory's SAINT Victor series provides an upgraded model designed for defensive use.
Classic Guns: PFC Ray Register's Springfield M1903A4 Sniper Rifle
Some classics never go out of style, they just get reinvented and repurposed. PFC Ray Register proved that point with his M1903A4 Springfield in the hedgerows of Normandy during WWII.
20 Personal-Defense Handguns Under $300
Looking for a personal-defense pistol, but don’t want to drop crazy dough on it? We’ve got you covered with 20 handguns available now for less than $300.
First Look: Nighthawk Custom Interchangeable Optic System
Looking to load up your custom Nighthawk 1911 with a red-dot optic? The company's new Interchangeable Optics System makes this process a breeze.
Review: SIG Sauer M400 Tread
The SIG Sauer M400 Tread is the company’s first sub-$1,000 rifle system and brings new meaning to the phrase, "No step on snek."
Hands-on With Altamont Handgun Grips
Looking to upgrade the grips on your handgun? Altamont offers a range of options for many of today's popular pistols.
New for 2018: Ruger Blued Alloy-Steel SP101 Revolver
Responding to consumer requests, Ruger announced the company's first-ever SP101 revolver with a blued finish.
Firearm Familiarity: Building Confidence in Your CCW Gun
If you know your concealed-carry gun, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles, says Sheriff Wilson, channeling Sun Tzu.