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: Griffin Armament DUAL-LOK HRT 556 Suppressor
A ruggedly-built rifle suppressor designed for use with some of our most elite law enforcement agencies.
Task Performance Under Stress
There is no such thing as multi-tasking. Only one task at a time, done as quickly as possible.
First Look: Shadow Systems Foundation Series Pistols
The Foundation Series from Shadow Systems offers first-rate performance without all the frills.
First Look: Crimson Trace HRO Red Dot Optic
A red dot sight that's built from the ground up durability and rough use.
Upscale Eye Protection Roundup
Because shooting well and looking good matter, that's why.
Building The Combat Mindset
Going to the range and pressing the trigger is only the beginning of armed self-defense. Creating a combat mindset requires no trigger time at all.
I Carry: Springfield Armory XD 9 mm Pistol in a Crucial Concealment Holster
In today's episode of "I Carry," we have a Springfield Armory XD 9 mm pistol with an OSP 9 mm slide assembly carried in a Crucial Concealment Ambi Cover IWB holster and topped with a Bushnell RXC-200 red-dot sight.
Right Hand vs Left Hand Twist Rifling
While on a recent cleaning binge of my .45 ACP pistols, I noticed that some of the barrels had a right-hand twist, while the majority had a left-hand twist. This got me wondering why that was and what the difference between the two may be.
Survey Finds Americans Use A Gun For Self-Defense 1.67 Million Times Annually
Responders reported that most incidents are resolved without any shots being fired.
First Look: Falco Holsters Concealed Carry Handbags
Four new options for off body carry of your defensive firearm.
The Mental Mechanics Behind Red Dot Pistol Sights
Red dot pistol sights can be an incredibly useful addition to your defensive pistol, but they take some time to master.
First Look: Grovtec G-Stop Hand Stop
A reversible hand stop that can also work as a barricade stop.
The Evolution of the Modern Sporting Rifle
The XM-5 Spear, CMMG Dissent and other guns are an indication that the modern sporting rifle market is evolving in new directions.
The Martini-Henry Rifle
Iconic, enduring and steeped in history, the single-shot Martini-Henry has cast a long shadow indeed.
First Look: SnapSafe Keypad Vault
Keep your valuables locked up yet still within reach.
Kimber Extends the R7 Mako and Micro 9 Promotions Through October
Kimber is offering either a free magazine or Kimber Store credit when buying certain pistols.
First Look: Standard Manufacturing SP-12 Compact Pro Firearm
A fully ambidextrous, pump action firearm that’s easy to maneuver.
The Most Important Shot
While some matters of self-defense have changed throughout history, other critical factors remain unchanged.
First Look: Rock River Arms ATH Rifle
A new AR-15 that’s designed for the great outdoors.
First Look: New Holster Options from Blackhawk
More choices available for the Stache IWB and T-Series duty holsters.