Shooting Illustrated

From concealed carry and home defense to gun mods and tactical training, Shooting Illustrated is loaded with expert information on the subjects today’s shooters care about most.

I Carry: Springfield Armory Echelon Compact 9 mm Pistol in a Mission First Tactical Holster

In this week's episode of "I Carry," we have a Springfield Armory Echelon Compact 9 mm pistol carried in a Mission First Tactical Ambi IWB holster with a Burris FastFire E enclosed-emitter red-dot sight.

I Carry: Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 Pistol in a PHLster Holster

In this week's episode of "I Carry," we have a Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 .380 ACP pistol in a PHLster Skeleton holster with a CRKT Pilar III pocketknife.

I Carry: TriStar APOC 9 mm Pistol in a Falco Holster

In this week's episode of "I Carry," we have a TriStar APOC 9 mm pistol in a Falco Holsters TalonGuard A910 holster with a Bear & Son D2 Rancher Sideliner pocketknife.

I Carry: Ruger Security 380 Pistol in a DeSantis Holster

In this week's episode of "I Carry," we have a Ruger Security 380 pistol in a DeSantis Slim-Tuk holster with a Pepperwool Merino MM pocketknife.

Skills Check: Harden The Diamond

Stretch the limits of your carry gear with this drill for the outdoor range.

I Carry: Taurus 66 Combat Revolver in a Galco Holster

In this week's episode of "I Carry," we have a Taurus 66 Combat .357 Magnum revolver in a Galco Summer Comfort holster with a Cold Steel Karve knife.

First Shots: Federal Premium .22 LR Punch

Federal’s .22 Punch is designed for handguns—so how does it work in rifles?

I Carry: Smith & Wesson M&P9 Pistol with Trijicon Green-Dot RMR

In this week's episode of "I Carry," we update an older Smith & Wesson M&P9 pistol with an optics-ready slide with a ported barrel and a green-dot Trijicon RMR, and carry it in an ANR Design Quick Ship IWB holster.

Skills Check: Pistol Standard Hotel

Build up speed, precision and shot cadence in a high-pressure scenario.

I Carry: Taurus Model 850 .38 Special Revolver in a KSG Holster

In this week's episode of "I Carry," we have a Taurus Model 850 .38 Special revolver carried in a KSG Armory Saratoga holster and a CRKT Homefront Compact pocketknife.

I Carry: Smith & Wesson Model 19 .357 Magnum Revolver in a Galco Holster

In this week's episode of "I Carry," we have a Smith & Wesson Model 19 Classic No-Lock .357 Magnum revolver carried in a Galco Holsters Masterbilt Revenger leather holster, along with a Microtech Ultratech ZBP out-the-front automatic knife.

First Shots: Marlin Lever-Action Rifles

We attended Lever Fest 2025 earlier this year and had a chance to talk about Marlin's lever-action rifles.

Rifle Roundup: Springfield Armory Saint Victor AR-15 With An EOTech Sight

In this week's "Rifle Roundup, " we have a Springfield Armory Saint Victor AR-15 with an EOTech sight along with a Magpul D-60 drum magazine.

I Carry: Kahr X9 Pistol in a Crossbreed Holster

In this week's episode of "I Carry," we have the new Kahr Arms X9 double-stack 9 mm pistol carried in a Crossbreed The Reckoning holster along with a pair of Grayman Tactical Keyhole protective eyewear.

I Carry: Ruger RXM 9 mm Pistol in a Crucial Concealment Holster

In this week's episode of "I Carry," we have the Ruger RXM 9 mm pistol carried in a Crucial Concealment Ambi Covert IWB holster along with a Shield Sights RMS2 red-dot sight.

Skills Check: Posture Patrol Drill

Find the stance that's right for you.

First Shots: Safariland Incog X Holsters

Safariland's IncogX holster, designed in conjunction with Travis Haley, gets a refreshed look for 2025.

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