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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Personal Defense Considerations When Carrying a Firearm in a Vehicle
One aspect of concealed carry and personal defense is properly utilizing a defensive firearm from a vehicle. Sheriff Jim Wilson talks about proper considerations when carrying a firearm in a vehicle.
Ed Brown Announces Magazine Exchange Program
Tired of your old and worn out 1911 magazine? Ed Brown recently announced its Magazine Exchange Program, which allows you to swap out magazines at a great price.
How Much Ammo Should You Carry?
Concealed carriers have to make a lot of important decisions, including which gun, how to carry, how to dress for concealment and ammunition choices, each of which is an important consideration. Then there’s a question I’m frequently asked: How much ammunition should I carry?
First Look: HCMags Gen II Tac Pac for the 10/22
HCMags is leading the way in upgrading the magazine capacity of the Ruger 10/20 with their HC3R magazine, and new from HCMags is the Gen II Tac Pac.
What to Do After You've Bought Your First Firearm
You finally took the plunge. You bought a gun for protection. You took a class. You got your permit to carry concealed. You are all set—another thing checked off the bucket list of things to do. Is it that easy, or is there more to it?
First Look: Savage Arms Impulse Straight-Pull Rifle
Savage Arms is introducing the Impulse, a new line of American-made rifles that feature a unique straight-pull action that changes the basic function of the conventional bolt into one fast and easy-to-use movement.
Why You Should Have a Rimfire Counterpart to Your EDC Gun
Having a rimfire stand-in for your EDC handgun is smart and saves money.
Sportsman’s Warehouse Merging with The Great American Outdoors Group
Sportsman’s Warehouse announced on Dec. 21 it was merging with The Great American Outdoors Group, parent company of Cabela’s, Bass Pro Shops and other outdoor-specialty companies.
Review: Heckler & Koch HK416 Rimfire
Whether for training or just an all-around cool rifle you can afford, HK’s rimfire 416 is worth a look.
Why You Should Practice One-Hand Shooting
Practicing with one hand will help develop skills that might become
necessary in a fight. Ed Head talks about why you should practice one-hand shooting.
Mastering the Basics of Defensive Handgun Shooting
Having all the newest gear can definitely an advantage, but not if you haven't first mastered the basics of defensive handgun training. Sheriff Jim Wilson talks about the fundamental skills for shooting a handgun well.
How to Feed Your Firearm During the Ammo Shortage
As the Great Ammo Drought of 2020 continues into 2021, we may have to explore heretofore unseen avenues to feed our rifles.
First Look: Versacarry Concealed Carry Purse
Versacarry recently introduced a new concealed carry purse lineup with multiple styles for securing your handgun.
Review: Falco Executive Hybrid Holster
David Workman reviews the Falco Executive Hybrid Holster, a classy leather OWB holster that looks as good as it functions.
First Look: Gemtech Integra 15-22 Integrally Suppressed Upper Receiver
Gemtech Suppressors recently released the Gemtech Integra 15-22, a new integrally suppressed upper receiver that is designed to work exclusively with Smith & Wesson’s M&P15-22 rifle.
I Carry Spotlight: Pistol Family Sizes
In today's "I Carry" Spotlight, we take a look at the different sizes in the same family of pistols to discuss what full-size, compact, subcompact and subcompact single-stack mean to the armed citizen.
Ruger Expanding and a New “RemArms” Hopes to Open Feb. 15
Ruger is expanding its North Carolina gun-making plant, while Roundhill Group has been attempting to get 200 Remington Arms employees in New York back to work.
First Look: Galco Summer Comfort IWB Holster for Glock 48
Galco recently introduced the new Summer Comfort IWB holster for the Glock 48, one of the hottest pistols on the market.
Remington Faces Uncertainty Post Bankruptcy Breakup
Bankruptcy forced the sale of what remained of Remington—once the nation’s oldest gunmaker—in September, but plans are in the works to breathe new life into the familiar brands it once owned.
Remington Faces Uncertainty Post Bankruptcy Breakup
Bankruptcy forced the sale of what remained of Remington—once the nation’s oldest gunmaker—in September, but plans are in the works to breathe new life into the familiar brands it once owned.