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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First Look: Galco Scout Gen 2 IWB Holster
Galco improved the design of its popular Scout IWB holster, bringing out a Gen 2 model with an enhanced belt-attachment option.
Front-Sight Focus: An Essential Aspect of Defensive Shooting
Some defensive-shooting techniques eschew the traditional front-sight focus, saying it slows down a defensive shooter. According to Sheriff Jim, this strategy couldn't be more wrong.
I Carry: Smith & Wesson Model 642 Revolver in a Blackhawk Holster
In this week's episode of "I Carry," we look at using a Smith & Wesson Model 642 revolver in a Blackhawk holster, along with a few other essential pieces of EDC gear.
First Look: SureFire XH30 Weaponlight
Offering 1,000 lumens of illumination, the recoil-proof XH30 weaponlight from SureFire is built to easily light up a target, allowing for easy identification.
The .380 ACP: Built Right for Pocket Pistols
Pocket pistols chambered in .380 ACP have grown popular for concealed carry in recent years, but this round served faithfully for decades before now. Here's one retired lawman's history with the round.
Review: Walther PPS M2
Walther listened to its customers and updated its popular concealed-carry PPS handgun. The newer PPS M2 version is sure to satisfy armed citizens.
U.S. Ninth Circuit Court Upholds Right to Carry
The Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the right to openly carry for the purposes of self-defense in a contentious case out of Hawaii.
First Look: UTG 4-MOA Reflex Micro Dot Sight
For those looking to add an inexpensive reflex optic to their range gun, the UTG Reflex Micro Dot Sight is designed to work with today's most-popular mounting plates.
First Look: DeSantis Gunhide 'Hidden Truth' Holster
Designed to provide a comfortable, durable and easily accessible holster for appendix carry, the "Hidden Truth" holster from DeSantis Gunhide is designed for daily carry.
First Look: Sentry Hexmag Glock Pistol Magazines
The Sentry Products Hexmag family expanded yet again with this all-new line designed for popular 9 mm models of Glock handguns. See the details on its durable construction here.
Review: iTarget Dry-Fire Training System
After using the iTarget dry-fire training system for nearly two years, we've found a lot to like and a few things to be aware of on this innovative home-training laser.
Personal-Defense Training: Armed Movement in Structures
Generally, armed movement inside a structure where a threat is present is a bad idea. However, there are potential scenarios where it might be necessary. Here's one course that provides the training needed.
Review: Ruger PC Carbine
A lightweight and versatile pistol-caliber carbine, without the AR-platform price tag? Yes, please! See the innovative Ruger PC Carbine here.
First Look: Meopta MeoStar R2 2.5-15x56 RD Riflescope
The latest optic in the Meopta lineup, the MeoStar R2 2.5-15x56 RD riflescope, is designed for optimum light transmission, enabling shooters and hunters to take advantage of disappearing daylight.
I Carry: Glock G19 Gen 4 in a Mission First Tactical IWB Holster
In this week's episode of "I Carry," we look at using a Glock G19 Gen 4 in a Mission First Tactical holster, along with a few other essential pieces of EDC gear.
4 Reasons Why You Need a Reload for Your Concealed-Carry Gun
The only time you have too much ammo is when you have to move it all. When you're out and about, having a spare reload (or two) for your concealed-carry gun is never a bad thing.
First Look: Ergo Remington 20-Gauge Shotgun Stock Adapter
With the Ergo Remington 20-gauge shotgun stock adapter, consumers can add any number of AR-style stocks and grips to their go-to scattergun.
Denmark Selects SIG Sauer P320 X-Carry as Service Pistol
With the adoption of the SIG Sauer P320 X-Carry, Denmark became the first European NATO country to select the platform as a standard service sidearm.
New for 2018: Auto-Ordnance 1911A1 in 9 mm
Auto-Ordnance expanded its 1911A1 pistol lineup in 2018 to include a 9 mm version of its popular USGI-style model.