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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Gear Review: SureFire X300 Ultra
Lumens vs. candela isn't the question to ask. The right question is, what are you going to do with your flashlight?
Springfield Armory Hellcat Upgrades
Amp up the aesthetics and performance of your Springfield Armory Hellcat-series pistol with the following products.
First Look: Elite Survival Systems Covert Operations Discreet Case
Carry your bullpup rifle, short-barreled rifle or large format pistol without attracting a lot of attention.
The Holosun AEMS CORE: Value To Its Core
A rugged enclosed emitter optic with two different reticle color options.
First Look: Savage 110 Carbon Predator Rifle
A lightweight Proof Research barrel and Savage's renowned AccuTrigger are just two features on this rifle.
Review: Lenwood Spector IWB Holster
An affordable AIWB/IWB holster that does everything that a good holster is supposed to do.
Rule #3: The Golden Rule
They're called the rules of gun safety, not the suggestions, not the guidelines.
First Look: Bushnell Match Pro ED 5-30x56 FFP Rifle Scope
New features abound in this upgrade to Bushnell's popular Match Pro series.
I Carry: SCCY CPX-2 In A Blade-Tech Klipt Holster
This gear, along with a ThruNite Archer 2A V3 flashlight, helps you defend your life without emptying your wallet.
Henry Repeating Arms Donates to First Responders Children’s Foundation
Guns For Great Causes continues its tradition of providing to those in need.
First Look: Holosun SCS Optic for Smith & Wesson M&P M2.0 Pistols
The Holosun SCS-MP2 mounts directly onto a full-size or compact M&P M2.0 pistol.
Review: Armscor STK100
The STK100 mates a striker-fired system to a full-size aluminum frame, creating a surprisingly happy marriage.
Finding The Best Shooting Mat
When out in the field, a shooting mat makes a world of difference—but which is best?
First Look: Premier Body Armor Discreet Plate Carrier
Wear rifle-rated plates without causing a stir.
Czechoslovak Group Acquires Majority Stake in Fiocchi Munizioni
The Czechoslovak Group owns and manages a portfolio of industrial and trade companies across the civil and defense sectors .
Review: Garmont T 4 Groove G-Dry Boots
Lightweight and versatile, the Garmont T4 Groove G-Dry might be the most comfortable boot you can find.
There Is No Silver Bullet
There is no "one size fits all" solution when it comes to personal defense.
First Look: Davidson’s Exclusive H&K VP9
Stand out from the crowd with a VP9 in Urban Grey.
The B&T TP9 and TP9 RBS Suppressor: Swiss Synthesization
Sometimes fate smiles upon us by allowing us to breathe new life into an old project and take it to the next level.
Mastering Follow-Through and Your Grip
For us, drill practice is when we isolate an individual part of a skill and focus intently on improving or mastering it. The goal with good drill practice is to maximize overall improvement while minimizing overall effort or time, talent and treasure. In our classes, there is ample opportunity for students to self-reflect on their performance.