Shooting Illustrated
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5 Pistol Drills for Indoor Range Practice
Limited to a single-stall indoor range for your self-defense practice? Don't worry. Build your pistol skills with these five practice drills.
Drop Your Gun at the Range? Let It Fall.
Despite recent incidents regarding dropped handguns, the best practice for dealing with a dropped pistol is to just let it fall. Sheriff Jim explains.
I Carry: Springfield Armory 911 in a DeSantis Super Fly Pocket Holster
In this week's episode of "I Carry," we look at using a Springfield Armory 911 in a DeSantis Super Fly pocket holster, along with a few other essential pieces of EDC gear.
Review: MG Arms Behemoth in .50 BMG
There’s a new semi-automatic .50 BMG rifle on the block, and the MG Arms Behemoth lives up to its name in size, power and performance.
Classic Guns: Smith & Wesson Model 39 'ASP' Combat Pistol
In the workshop of mysterious genius Paris Theodore, the Smith & Wesson Model 39 was customized into the famous ASP combat pistol, supposedly used by clandestine agents.
First Look: Savage Arms Model 110 Wolverine
The new Model 110 Wolverine from Savage Arms is chambered in the big-bore .450 Bushmaster for hard-hitting power.
First Look: Crimson Trace CMR-208 Universal Tactical Light
Crimson Trace's latest product, the CMR-208 Universal Tactical Light, is designed to fit onto any railed firearm.
New Tactical Shotguns for 2018
In a year that was expected to be marked by a glut of ARs, gun manufacturers rose to the challenge of creating new and innovative firearms to excite a customer base that seemingly had seen it all.
First Look: Red Army Standard 7.62x39 Ammo
Century Arms' Red Army Standard brand brought back its popular 7.62x39 ammo offering last year and is importing select quantities for American consumers.
The Benefits of a .300 BLK Bolt-Action Rifle
Who says the .300 BLK is only for AR-15-pattern rifles? See how you can really make the cartridge shine in a bolt-action rifle.
Firearm Industry's Economic Impact Increases in 2017
With NICS background check numbers staying strong through 2017, the overall economic impact of the firearm industry continued to rise.
Classic Guns: The SVT-40 Battle Rifle
Russia’s answer to the M1 Garand, the SVT-40, clearly influenced Soviet battle-rifle development well into the latter part of the 20th century.
Review: Clinger Holsters Comfort Cling IWB/Pocket Holster
Offering consumers an inexpensive holster option that fits many guns, the Clinger Holsters Comfort Cling is purpose-built for IWB or pocket carry.
Taurus USA to Open $22.5 Million Georgia Factory
Taurus USA has announced plans to establish a manufacturing facility in Bainbridge, GA—40 miles north of Tallahassee, FL—creating more than 300 new jobs for the region.
Tips to Remove Lead From Your Handguns
I am a big fan of shooting lead bullets in my handguns because they are inexpensive, easy to load and easier on the barrels than jacketed variants.
Tactical vs. Practical: Use the Gun You Know
The cool kids may have fun toys, but the flavor of the week on social media doesn’t make them better shooters or more able to defend themselves. It’s fine to just be yourself when it comes to your shooting gear.
Smith & Wesson M&P M2.0 Compact Torture Test: 1,250 Rounds In
Starting on the second thousand rounds of our torture test of the Smith & Wesson M&P M2.0 Compact, we had one incident worth noting.
First Look: Leupold QRW2 and PRW2 Scope Rings
Expanding its extensive line of scope rings for 2018, Leupold announced the launch of its QRW2 and PRW2 scope rings.
First Look: Bear Edge Model 61104 Pocket Knife
Built to offer consumers a lightweight, easy-use folding knife for daily carry, the Model 61104 from Bear Edge is great for any EDC kit.
Range Review: Nighthawk Custom Ladyhawk 2.0
Nighthawk Custom enhanced its Ladyhawk 1911 offering with a 2.0 model, providing consumers with a beautiful-looking handgun built for daily carry. How does it hold up at the range? We found out here.