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 Look: Ultradyne C4 Sighting System
With the launch of its new C4 sighting system, Ultradyne is changing the way traditional iron sights operate. See how the unique setup works here.
Trijicon Donates Commemorative ACOG to NRA Museum
After manufacturing its one millionth ACOG battle sight, Trijicon donated a commemorative optic to the NRA Museum to celebrate the milestone.
Review: Kel-Tec SUB-2000 Gen 2 Carbine
There’s a lot to like about the Kel-Tec SUB-2000 pistol-caliber carbine, not the least of which is the “Bondian” feel to a folding rifle. Several years ago, the company improved the line with a Gen 2 model.
New for 2018: Langdon Tactical Beretta 92 Elite LTT
Designed in a collaboration between Beretta and Ernest Langdon of Langdon Tactical, the Beretta 92 Elite LTT is purpose-built to provide Beretta pistol fans with what the two companies call the "ultimate 92 package."
Your Car is Your Castle: Keeping a Car Gun Secured
Why should you keep a secure safe point in your car? There are a number of situations that can call for having a gun secured in a vehicle. We consider the scenarios here.
First Look: Elevated Technologies 'The Slide' Red-Dot Mount
Designed to help modern sporting rifle owners co-witness their electronic optics with iron sights, The Slide from Elevated Technologies provides enhanced flexibility in optics mounting.
First Look: Crimson Trace Kimber K6s Master Series Lasergrips
Crimson Trace expanded its popular line of revolver Lasergrips to include a new Master Series model fit exactly for the Kimber K6s .357 Mag. revolver.
Review: Leupold Mark 5HD 5-25x56 mm Riflescope
When you care enough to send the very best (ammo), your riflescope should be up to the task. The Leupold Mark 5HD certainly is.
22 New Tactical Precision Rifles for 2018
Long-range shooting is all the rage today, and companies are answering the call with new tactical precision rifles designed to drill targets at extreme distances.
Glock Remains Top Choice for Law Enforcement Sidearm in 2018
After the launch of the company's Gen 5 series of handguns, Glock continues to supply law-enforcement agencies across the nation with handguns, including more than a dozen new agencies in 2018.
First Look: TacStar AR-15 Brass Catcher
Looking to save your AR-15 brass for reloading? Want to avoid a lengthy range clean-up? Check out the TacStar AR-15 Brass Catcher.
Firearm Practice on a Budget
You’ve likely read countless articles admonishing you to get professional firearm training, but the costs of such an endeavor in terms of cash and time can be daunting. Here’s how to obtain some of the benefits of such an education without maxing out your credit card or taking leave from work.
20 New AR-Style Rifles for 2018
Even with a market overwhelmed by AR-15s and other AR-style rifles, manufacturers still managed to introduce a number of novel rifle designs to consumers, bolstered by new technology and cartridges.
First Look: Savage Arms MSR Competition Rifles
Need a rifle to dominate the competition at your club's next rifle shoot? The Savage Arms MSR Competition rifle series is designed to win with a combination of high-end features.
Choosing a Good Gun Belt for Concealed Carry
Why is it important to have a good gun belt? What are the the features to consider when choosing one? Here are a few tips on selecting the right belt for your concealed-carry rig.
First Look: Primary Arms Predator 1-6x24 Riflescope
Built with a unique reticle designed for predator hunting, the Primary Arms Predator 1-6x24 riflescope is purpose-built for your modern sporting rifle.
First Look: Bushnell First Strike 2.0 Reflex Sight
Bushnell updated its tactical optics lineup in 2018 with the launch of the First Strike 2.0 reflex sight.
5 Pistol Drills for Indoor Range Practice
Limited to a single-stall indoor range for your self-defense practice? Don't worry. Build your pistol skills with these five practice drills.
Drop Your Gun at the Range? Let It Fall.
Despite recent incidents regarding dropped handguns, the best practice for dealing with a dropped pistol is to just let it fall. Sheriff Jim explains.
I Carry: Springfield Armory 911 in a DeSantis Super Fly Pocket Holster
In this week's episode of "I Carry," we look at using a Springfield Armory 911 in a DeSantis Super Fly pocket holster, along with a few other essential pieces of EDC gear.