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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Pro Shop: Shelter In Place

Mon, 10/03/2022 - 06:00

The following products will help you provide for yourself and loved ones while you shelter in place during a crisis.

First Look: Bear Creek Arsenal GENES1S Pistol

Mon, 10/03/2022 - 06:00

A new Glock-compatible pistol built off an all-metal frame.

Recognizing & Interpreting Pre-Attack Indicators

Mon, 10/03/2022 - 03:00

The easiest fight to win is the one that you walk away from, before anything starts up.

Tech Wisdom: 45 ACP Revolver Conversion Cylinders

Sun, 10/02/2022 - 07:00

I am hopelessly enamored with .45-caliber, single-action revolvers, especially those that accommodate the .45 ACP cartridge for everyday use, plinking and informal target shooting. My hands appreciate the reduced recoil of the .45 ACP as opposed to the heavier loads I use in the .45 Colt cartridge for hunting as well.

First Look: Streamlight Dualie 3AA Color-Rite Flashlight

Sun, 10/02/2022 - 03:00

A rugged, industrial-strength flashlight with a host of great features.

First Look: iRayUSA RICO HD RS75 Thermal Optic

Sat, 10/01/2022 - 07:00

Setting the standard for other thermal optics with an outstanding resolution and a great feature set.

Shotgun Light Roundup

Sat, 10/01/2022 - 04:00

When it comes to home defense, a shotgun brings a lot to the party. Bring some light as well.

Controlling Our Fear

Fri, 09/30/2022 - 07:00

Having the ability to stay calm when trouble shows up takes time, effort and training.

First Look: Riton Optics Thunder Ranch LPVO

Fri, 09/30/2022 - 05:00

A new 1-6x rifle optic designed in conjunction with a renowned rifle training expert.

I Carry: Springfield Armory Prodigy 9 mm 1911 Double-Stack Pistol in a DeSantis Holster

Fri, 09/30/2022 - 03:00

In today's episode of "I Carry," we feature the new Springfield Armory Prodigy double-stack 1911 in 9 mm along with a Hex Dragonfly red-dot optic carried in a DeSantis Speed Scabbard holster.

Skills Check: Present Arms

Thu, 09/29/2022 - 07:00

We refer to the draw stroke as the presentation at Gunsite. It’s a better explanation than simply “drawing” the pistol, because it describes the act of presenting the pistol from the holster to the target or threat. In our “basic,” five-day pistol class we expect students to present the pistol and make hits on targets from 3 to 7 yards away in 1.5 seconds. Most students can do this in two or three days of training.

First Look: Springfield Armory Hellcat Pro 9 mm Pistol with Shield Red-Dot Optic

Thu, 09/29/2022 - 05:00

Springfield Armory now offers its popular Hellcat Pro 9 mm pistol with a factory-installed Shield SMSc red-dot optic.

Henry Celebrates 25 Years of Gunmaking with Limited-Edition Rifles

Thu, 09/29/2022 - 03:00

Two limited-edition rifles celebrating 25 years for Henry are being released.

First Look: Elite Survival Systems Hip Gunner Pack

Wed, 09/28/2022 - 07:00

Carry your defensive firearm with you in a pack, without carrying off-body.

Mental Focus vs. Mental Awareness

Wed, 09/28/2022 - 05:00

Shooting at the very edge of your skills envelope requires tremendous mental focus and well-developed shooting awareness. However, some shooters believe that shooting awareness and mental focus are one in the same. They are not. Using pistol shooting (combat or competition) as an example, what is the difference between the two and how can it help you hone your shooting skills to a razor’s edge?