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 Shots: Springfield Armory Model 2020 Waypoint Rifle
Eric Conn takes a look at Springfield Armory's Model 2020 Waypoint, which is built for long-range precision and is chambered in 6.5 PRC.
First Look: TacMed SOF Tourniquet
Tactical Medical Solutions, LLC (TacMed) is excited to release the newest evolution of its flagship product: the SOF Tourniquet. Purposeful upgrades mean smoother and faster one-handed and two-handed applications for the most effective bleeding control.
How to Get the Most From Your Range Training
Sheriff Jim Wilson shows you how to get the most out of your time at the range.
I Carry: Kimber Aegis Elite Pro OI 1911 Pistol in a Galco Holster
In today's episode of "I Carry," we have a Kimber Aegis Elite Pro OI 1911 pistol with a Vortex Venom red-dot sight carried in a Galco Avenger leather holster.
First Look: Real Avid Gun-Max Gun Oil
Real Avid recently launched a series of gun cleaning products, including Gun-Max Gun Oil, which helps keep your firearms free from carbon fouling and in good working order.
First Look: Phoenix Weaponry Billet AR-15 Handstop
Phoenix Weaponry is adding a new billet hand stop for M-Lok handguards to their line of custom firearms and accessories.
Why Staying Alert is Key for Personal Defense
What’s the best tool in your personal-protection toolbox? Here’s a hint: It’s not in your holster.
First Look: Smith & Wesson M&P Shield Plus
Smith & Wesson recently introduced the newest edition to the Shield line of pistols, the M&P Shield Plus, which boasts a capacity of 13+1 rounds in a slim, micro-compact frame.
First Look: Ruger Max-9 Handgun
Ruger recently introduced the Max-9, a lightweight, compact handgun with 12+1 capacity that is ideal for personal defense and concealed carry.
First Look: Comp-Tac Sport-TAC IWB Holster
Comp-Tac released the Sport-TAC, a new padded inside the waistband (IWB) holster ideal for concealed carry.
First Look: Comp-Tac Sport-TAC IWB Holster
Comp-Tac released the Sport-TAC, a new padded inside the waistband (IWB) holster ideal for concealed carry.
Zombies in the Heartland Coming in June
Hornady’s popular annual Zombies in the Heartland 3-Gun match will take place June 4 to 6 at the Heartland Public Shooting Park in Grand Island, NE.
How to Train with a Shot Timer
Whether or not you've got ammunition or want to shoot it, having a shot timer in your training repertoire can improve your defensive shooting skills.
First Look: BulletSafe Bulletproof Vest
BulletSafe recently introduced its Bulletproof Vest, which features a Level IIIA standard safety rating.
What's So Great About the .357 SIG?
For those who think you can’t have a cartridge capable of delivering magnum-like performance without the excessive recoil that’s typically associated with it, think again.
First Look: Helix 6 Carbon Fiber Rifle Barrels
Helix 6 Precision is known for making high-quality carbon fiber rifle barrels for a number of cartridges and lengths.
Why Do Handguns Have Lightening Cuts on the Slide?
When modifications become popular affectations, you can end up dating yourself.
First Look: Tasmanian Tiger Modular Trooper Pack
Proforce Equipment, Inc., recently introduced the TT Modular Trooper Pack, a backpack designed for military or tactical use with all-day comfort that is built on Tasmanian Tiger’s V2-Carrying System.
Review: Uncle Mike's CCW OWB Handgun Holster
Uncle Mike's upped their game with the CCW OWB handgun holster. David Workman has the full review.
I Carry: Smith & Wesson M&P9 M2.0 4" Compact Optics-Ready Pistol with Bushnell RXS-250 Red Dot
In today's episode of "I Carry," we have a Smith & Wesson M&P M2.0 4" Compact optics-ready pistol in 9 mm with a Bushnell RXS-250 red dot carried in a Henry Holsters Flint holster.