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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Skills Check: Shooting at Close Range
Back in the Dark Ages, we called it a speed rock, a name that came from the FBI, as I recall. At Gunsite, we call it shooting from retention; shooting one-handed at very close range with the pistol tucked back in along the rib cage.
First Look: Hornady Rapid Safe Keypad Vault
Hornady's line of rapid-access safes expands with the new Keypad Vault.
Six Great EDC Knives Over $100
As companion to our previous roundup of EDC knives, here's half a dozen great blades for those with larger bank accounts.
First Look: SIG Sauer P210 Carry Pistol
SIG Sauer has released a more carry-friendly version of its popular single-action P210 pistol.
I Carry: Savage Stance Pistol in a Clinger Holster Pocket Holster
In today's episode of "I Carry," we have the new Savage Arms Stance pistol carried in a Clinger Holsters Comfort Cling pocket holster along with a Fenix PD40R V2.0 flashlight.
First Look: Springfield Armory Hellcat Pro Pistol
Springfield Armory’s new Hellcat Pro offers a slightly larger version of its popular Hellcat.
First Look: Federal Premium .327 Fed. Mag. and .357 Mag. HST Ammunition
Federal Premium has expanded its popular HST line of defensive ammunition to include .327 Federal Magnum and .357 Magnum.
Brands Shooters Preferred in 2021
Southwick Associates has compiled a list of brands shooters prefer for 2021.
Review: Dead Air Silencers Wolfman Suppressor
The phrase “new and improved” has all but lost its meaning as anything but a marketing cliché, but that is exactly, and honestly, how I’d describe the Wolfman suppressor from Dead Air.
PHLster Holsters Announces Partnership with World Champion Julie Golob
PHLster Holsters recently announced a partnership with world-champion shooter Julie Golob.
First Look: Alps Outdoorz Ghost 20 Pack
For those who enjoy the outdoors, Alps Outdoorz offers the Ghost 20 pack, offering plenty of room for all your necessary gear.
What’s the Difference Between a Flinch and Trigger Jerk?
Unwanted movement, whether by flinching or "jerking the trigger," will often result in poor accuracy.
NRA Asks Supreme Court to Strike California's Magazine Ban
NRA-ILA partnered with the California Rifle & Pistol Association (CRPA) yesterday to petition the Supreme Court to hear a challenge to California's ban on magazines capable of holding more than ten rounds.
First Look: Warne Magazine Extensions
Warne, long known for quality scope mounts, now offers magazine extensions for many popular firearms.
Kimber Issues R7 Mako Pistol Safety Recall
A small number of Kimber R7 Mako pistols may be affected under a safety recall issued recently by the manufacturer.
Handbook: Using Your Environment to Prevail
Knowing your surroundings—and how to make use of them—can help you survive a criminal encounter.
Review: CroMagnon Targets Robotic Targets
Looking to take your training to another level? CroMagnon Targets offers a target that introduces movement to your training regimen.
First Look: DeSantis Holsters for Smith & Wesson CSX Pistol
DeSantis announces a new holster fit for the Smith & Wesson CSX pistol.
Optics Connected to Your Smartphone
Today’s wireless technology connects to cars, automates our homes and makes many day-to-day tasks less time-consuming and cumbersome. When it comes to migrating that same innovation into firearm optics, there are additional considerations, including less-than-ideal operating environments and recoil.
Learning from Mistakes and Failures
We learn just as much, if not more, from our failures and mistakes than we do when we do everything right.