If you go to any public range on a Saturday afternoon and ask the people on the firing line if they “know how to shoot,” and chances are, you’ll receive some form of the following answers: “No, but I’m here with my friend/relative/trainer to learn to shoot.”“Sort of. I could be better.”“Yeah, I know how to shoot.” The problem here ...

Hey everyone, this is Shooting Illustrated bringing you another episode of “I Carry.” In today’s feature, we’re looking at the Rost Martin RM1S 9 mm pistol and some related gear. Let’s take a closer look at this setup: Firearm: Rost Martin RM1s (MSRP: $469) We’re revisiting the Rost Martin RM1s 9 mm subcompact pistol in this week’s kit for a ...

Revolvers have been part of the US military arsenal for a long time. In fact, despite the 1911 semi-automatic having “won two World Wars!,” the revolver continued in US military service longer than that 1911 to 1985 time period. Both the Army and the Air Force kept revolvers in their inventory well past the end of the Vietnam War. As ...

RCBCS just added another die to its popular RCBS X-Die lineup with its new RCBS X-Die for the 6.5 Creedmoor X-Die. The RCBS X-Die is intended for handloaders who want to extend the life of their brass and reduce the amount of time they spend trimming said brass. RCBS incorporates a patented mechanism into the X-Die series that cuts out ...

Safariland is expanding its line of Impulse hearing-protection products. The new additions to the line include both in-ear and Bluetooth over-the-ear options, offering a blend of protection, comfort and connectivity. The new products are designed to keep users protected from harmful noise while providing the flexibility to stay aware of their surroundings. Whether for everyday use or demanding environments, these ...

When it comes to self-defense, having a gun is better than not having a gun. For those who are recoil-sensitive, new to shooting or must contend with some type of physical challenge dealing with conventional, centerfire pistols, rimfire-caliber semi-automatic pistols may be a viable way to have a pistol with you when it is needed the most. The firearms industry ...

One hundred and fourteen years after its introduction, the 1911 pistol endures. Indeed, it is more popular than ever. Is it nostalgia? For some of us it is. A military surplus .45 my dad gave me for Christmas in 1960 was my first 1911 pistol, and I’ve been shooting them ever since. Go ahead, say “Boomer.” Say “Old Fart.” It’s ...

Austin Dillon, driver of the No. 3 Bass Pro Shops/Winchester Deer Season XP Chevrolet for Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet, took first place in the Cook Out 400 NASCAR race at Richmond, VA, on Aug. 16. Dillon led for 107 of the 400 laps to secure his second consecutive victory in the event. Dillon’s victory has locked him in to be ...

Davidson’s and Smith & Wesson recently teamed up to bring back the Smith & Wesson Model 940, a five-shot, snub nose, J-frame revolver chambered for the 9mm cartridge. Originally, Smith & Wesson introduced the Model 940 snub revolver in 1991 and had it available as a regular catalog item through 1998. These revolvers were similar in appearance and function to ...

Legacy Sports International is now shipping a version of the Howa 1500 bolt action rifle with an H-S Precision Superlite Gen 2 lightweight rifle stock. The Japanese-made Howa 1500 bolt-action rifle combines elements from classic bolt-action rifles like the Mauser 98, Winchester Model 70 and Remington 700 to create a rugged and accurate rifle action that doesn’t break the bank. ...