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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Review: NDUR Survival Shovel
Packed with 16 separate tools, the NDUR Survival Shovel is a compact, take-anywhere emergency tool kit.
First Look: Primos Trigger Stick Gun-Mounted Bipods
Primos, long known for hunting accessories, has a new line of firearm-mounted bipods for long-range shooters.
I Carry: Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield Plus Optics Ready Pistol in a KSG Armory Holster
Today on I Carry we have a Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield Plus Optics Ready pistol with a Trijicon RMRcc red-dot sight carried in a KSG Armory holster.
First Look: Giantmouse ACE Brass Biblio Knife
Giantmouse is now offering its popular ACE Biblio knife with brass scales.
Savage Arms Announces Sponsorship of Rimfire Precision Series
Savage Arms is sponsoring a Rimfire Precision Series in Canada, with Savage rifles the exclusive firearm of the Competition Academy.
Testing Home Defense Ammo for Carbines
What is “just enough” or “too much” penetration in home-defense-carbine ammunition?
First Look: 1791 Gunleather Ultra Custom Lightbearing Holster
1791 Gunleather has added a lightbearing option to the company's popular Ultra Custom line of holsters.
Firearm Training Tropes, Explained
Steve Tarani guides you through some of the firearm-training tropes out there to get to what you need to know.
Which 00 Buck is Best?
Even in the narrow confines of 00 buckshot, there's still quite a bit of variation from which to choose.
Evolution of the Handgun Shooting Stance
Combat shooting stances have evolved over the years due to a number of influences, including the quality of sights, the example of master shooters and the experiences of trainers.
Barrett Celebrates Four Decades of Iconic Firearms
Barrett Firearms Manufacturing, known for its iconic rifles, celebrates 40 years of providing top-quality firearms this year.
First Look: Nosler Suppressors
Nosler, long known for top-shelf ammunition, components and rifles, has added sound suppressors to its lineup.
First Look: XS Sights AR Upper & Lower Armorers Block
XS Sights has a new and improved AR Upper & Lower Armorers Block for those who like to work on their AR-pattern rifles.
First Look: Taurus Defender 605 Revolver
Taurus updates its Defender series of revolvers with the 605, purpose-built as a concealed-carry revolver.
How Important is Bullet Construction?
Not all projectiles are created equal— but that doesn’t mean there aren’t certain similarities.
Effective Practice for Perishable Skills
Shooting skills are perishable if not practiced often. Steve Tarani offers tips on ways to practice to keep your shooting skills sharp.
First Look: Silencer Central Banish 46 and 338 Suppressors
Silencer Central has expanded its Banish line of suppressors with the new Banish 46 and Banish 338 models.
Gear Review: Gun Belt Roundup
When it comes to carrying your EDC handgun, you need a purpose-built belt tough enough for the task. Here are six great options.
First Look: Taurus G3X Pistol
Taurus has expanded the company's popular G3 line of handguns to include the new G3X.
The Importance of Follow Through
Sheriff Jim explains why follow through is important, and why it's something to practice at the range.