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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It's a Tactical Problem
If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the results of a hundred battles.
Holster Evolution
Modern holsters are better than ever before.
First Look: CZ Shadow 2 Compact
A smaller, lighter version of a modern classic.
How Short is Too Short?
You do know that shorter barrels mean slower velocities, right?
Straight Talk: Street Safety
The rules of firearm safety apply on the street as well as at the range.
First Look: Bear Creek Bufferless 9mm Receivers
AR-pattern receivers and full firearms with a side charging handle but without a buffer tube.
Skills Check: Rifle Mini-Navy Drill
Time to put your skills with a long gun to the test.
First Look: New Canik Creations Pistols
Stand out from the crowd while blending in with the terrain.
I Carry: FN America Reflex 9mm Pistol in a DeSantis Holster
In this week's episode of "I Carry," we have the FN America Reflex MRD 9 mm pistol with a Shield Sights RMSw red-dot sight and AMR hood carried in a DeSantis Holsters Inside heat leather holster.
Polish Ministry of Defense Selects EOTech
10,000 sights to begin with, more will come later.
First Shots: New Holsters From Safariland
Three new holsters designed for use by the armed citizen.
First Look: Girsan MC14T Lady Pistol
The tip up barrel makes it stand out, even without the distinctive fit and finish.
Review: Crucial Concealment IWB Ambidextrous Holster
A well built kydex holster that can work on either side of the waistband.
First Look: S&W M&P 5.7 FDE
Full FDE and two-two models join the lineup.
Shooting Illustrated Interviews: Julie Golob
Julie is a mom, a veteran, a competitive shooter and a tireless advocate for the Second Amendment.
First Look: Bear OPS Swipe IV Knife
Built for use in the field, it has a drop point blade for versatility.
SIG Sauer Issues Light-Bearing Holster Safety Bulletin
Using a pistol without a light in a holster designed for a light is probably a bad idea anyways.
Preparing for a Basic Pistol Class
Show up with the right gear and the right attitude.
Making The Best Choice For A Home Defense Gun
There is no "one size fits all" solution, but there are questions which need answers.
Fightin' Iron: How Far?
When Capt. Bob Martin walked through the company-office door that first time, the silence was deafening. In a perfectly tailored green uniform, topped with four rows of campaign ribbons, he was an imposing Marine and Company K’s new Commanding Officer.