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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Dealing With Danger: Desensitization and Decision-Making
Properly desensitizing yourself to things that could be perceived as an active threat allows you to respond quicker to danger.
Old Firearm/Ammo Brands Make a Comeback
With a growing industry comes the opportunity to bring back names and products that have long laid dormant. Here are a few old brands that are seeing new life in recent years.
First Look: Firefield Verge M-LOK AR-15 Handguard
Take advantage of the multiple options found in the new Firefield Verge handguard lineup, all featuring the popular M-Lok attachment system.
Range Review: ATN X-Sight 4K Pro Day/Night Riflescope
With a number of updates over the company's previous model, the ATN X-Sight 4K Pro brings enhanced optical capabilities to both hunters and target shooters.
Americans Spend $16.9 Billion on Target Shooting
According to a recent study commissioned by Southwick Associates, American target shooters spend $16.9 billion dollars a year, providing an economic impact of $46 million a day.
First Look: Speer 10 mm Gold Dot Personal Protection Ammo
Speer Ammo expanded its Gold Dot defensive-ammo lineup with the addition of a new option designed for the powerful 10 mm cartridge.
AR-15 Inspection: 15 Wear & Failure Points to Check
The AR-15, America's most-popular rifle, is still a machine that wears down and fails, occasionally. Here are the important spots to check on your gun to keep it in working order.
First Look: Cordova Soft-Side Cooler
Looking to keep your drinks ice-cold while out on a hot range day? Check out the lightweight, flexible design of the all-new Cordova Soft-Side Cooler.
I Carry: Honor Defense Honor Guard in a Stealth Gear USA Holster
In this week's episode of "I Carry," we look at using an Honor Defense Honor Guard inside a Stealth Gear USA holster, along with a few other essential pieces of EDC gear.
Trigger-Control Tips: Slapping vs. Resetting
The forward movement of the trigger is just as important as the rearward movement. Here are the pros and cons of slapping the trigger versus riding the reset.
Gunsite Academy Leads Radio Salute for NRA Birthday
In celebration of the NRA's 147th birthday, the Yavapai Amateur Radio Club is hosting a special-event station operating from Gunsite Academy.
New for 2018: Taurus G2S Stainless
Taurus USA expanded its subcompact G2S pistol lineup with an all-new option featuring a stainless-steel slide. See the details here.
Classic Guns: Japanese Type 99 Arisaka Rifle
The Japanese Type 99 Arisaka earned a negative reputation during WWII, though much of the negative opinion surrounding the rifle is undeserved.
Smith & Wesson/AOB Sees Increased Revenue
Thanks to positive consumer reaction to new products out from Smith & Wesson and other companies, American Outdoor Brands saw increasing revenue last quarter.
Snubbie Ballistics: .38 Special vs. .357 Magnum
Is a .357 Magnum fired from a snubnose revolver really no different a standard .38 Special? With some testing, this is an easy question to answer.
First Look: UTG Pro S5 Fixed AR-15 Stock
Looking for a fixed stock but want something different than a standard A2-style setup? Check out the design behind the UTG Pro S5 AR-15 stock.
Skills Check: Playing Card Drill
Shooting exercises come in myriad types, so why shouldn’t your targets as well? Here's a fun trick shot with playing cards that will build your shooting skills.
Single-Handed Shooting: Why Practice It?
If available evidence suggests that people continue fighting with an injured primary hand, why practice one-handed or support-side shooting? Here's the take from our Handgun editor.
Pack Rifles: Finding Compact Guns for Security & Survival
Having a short, handy, compact gun that’s easy to carry is a tall order, but one that is increasingly able to be filled.
New for 2018: Auto-Ordnance 'Squadron' 1911
Part of Auto-Ordnance's growing lineup of custom 1911 pistols, the "Squadron" 1911 pays homage to the fighter aircraft of WWII and the pilots who flew them into battle.