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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The History Behind Glock Clone Pistols
Glock’s remarkable popularity has led to an aftermarket where non-Glock, Glock-based pistols are now a thing.
First Look: 1791 Gunleather Holsters for Trigger-Mounted Lasers
Now 1791 Gunleather is rolling out options for their 2-Way, 3-Way, and 4-Way holsters that are compatible with trigger-mounted lasers.
How to Create a Diversion for Personal Defense
One of the best things the armed citizen can do is to create a diversion that will mess up the crook’s pre-planned agenda.
I Carry: Smith & Wesson Model 360PD Revolver in a Mission First Tactical Holster
In today's episode of "I Carry," we have a Smith & Wesson Model 360PD revolver in a Mission First Tactical IWB/OWB holster, along with a MyMedic The Solo Advanced first aid kit.
First Look: Blaser R8 Rifle in 6.5 PRC
Blaser is pleased to now offer its iconic R8 modular rifle chambered for the 6.5 PRC cartridge.
Bass Pro Shops Founder Johnny Morris Gifts Homes to Wounded Warriors
Bass Pro Shops founder Johnny Morris joined with Helping a Hero recently to award a home to a deserving recipient, Marine SGT Joe Bartel of Aberdeen, NC.
First Look: Springfield Armory Emissary 1911
Springfield Armory recently released its newest handgun, the Emissary 1911, which combines elements from defensive and custom-grade pistols to deliver a bold, capable new offering to the company's stable of 1911s.
First Look: CRKT Berserker Viking-Style Axe
With enough daylight, opposable thumbs and a Berserker from Columbia River Knife and Tool, an industrious woodchuck would clear the entire back 40, stack kindling and still find time to stop for tea at 10 and 2. Failure to do so is uncivilized, even for a hardworking rodent.
First Look: Adaptive Tactical Lightweight Tactical Grip
Adaptive Tactical, LLC, is introducing the new Lightweight Tactical Grip (LTG) for AR-15/AR-9 rifles and AR pistols.
Trio of U.S. Shooters Claim Olympic Gold
Shooters from the United States have claimed three gold medals so far in the 2021 Olympics in Tokyo. The trio of first-place finishes include Men’s Skeet, Women’s Skeet and Men’s Air Rifle.
First Look: Sightron SVIII 5-40x56 ED Riflescopes
Sightron is launching their new SVIII 5-40x56 ED line of premium riflescopes.
First Look: Proof Research MDT Chassis Rifle
When it came time to build a chassis rifle for precision rifle competitions, Proof Research decided that rather than reinvent the wheel and create their own rifle from scratch, they would partner with companies whose products are already on the podium weekend after weekend.
How to Maintain Pistol Marksmanship During the Ammo Shortage
The following drill will help maintain essential marksmanship skills while keeping the round count low.
Review: DeSantis Veiled Partner
The DeSantis Veiled Partner is a Kydex OWB that hugs so tightly to the body that it can be worn under many of the same cover garments as you’d wear for an IWB and still minimize the odds of printing.
Common Issues When Swapping AR-15 Upper Receivers
One of the biggest advantages of the AR-style rifle is the ability to change calibers quite quickly.
What Are the Effects of a Contact Shot for Personal Defense?
In your extreme-close-quarters-encounter class, you were cautioned that contact shots could cause a handgun to malfunction, and possibly not fire at all, leading to an even graver situation.
Basic Tips for Volume Reloading
While it might be tempting to start handloading to beef up inventory, keep some basics in mind.
First Look: B&T USA SPR300 PRO in .300 BLK
Now B&T USA is releasing the next generation in their SPR300 (Special Purpose Rifle .300 BLK) series of guns, the SPR300 PRO.
Factory vs. Custom Leather Holsters: What's the Difference?
Custom holsters made of synthetics or leather are still made, but are they worth the money and what advantages do they offer?
First Look: Blackhawk & Streamlight Partner for Tactical Weaponlights
Blackhawk has been a leader in law enforcement and military equipment for over 20 years, and now they are partnering with Streamlight to deliver two tactical weapon lights, the TLR1-HL and TLR-7A Flex.