Performance shooters generally enjoy the rush of initial training progress. Groups tighten, times drop and every trigger press feels like another victory. Progress is visible and addictive. But, somewhere along the way, the gains slow. The hits stay the same. The timer stalls. The harder you grind, the less you get back. That’s the law of diminishing returns—where the squeeze ...

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Hey everyone, this is Shooting Illustrated bringing you another episode of “I Carry.” In today’s feature, we’ve got the Taurus Model 850 .38 Special revolver and some related gear. Let’s take a closer look at this setup: Firearm: Taurus 850 revolver (MSRP: $499.99) The short-barrel, small-frame revolver is one of the most ubiquitous concealed-carry staples out there, with literally decades ...

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Sealed reflex sights offer advantages over their open-top brethren. They’re more durable, far less likely to fog up from temperature changes, and the LED emitter itself is better protected from the elements.  Until relatively recently they’ve remained in the realm of rifles instead of handguns. But there’s been an explosion of options — some of this is due to R&D, ...

Beretta USA is reintroducing the M9A1 back to the US handgun market. This iconic pistol is a version of the Beretta M9 developed for the U.S. Marine Corps. In addition to the standard features found on the Beretta M9 service pistol, the M9A1 is built on an M9 frame that includes a built-in accessory rail for tactical lights, lasers and ...

Viktos is launching the new Counteract CCW Crossbody Bag, a low-profile, concealed-carry option for use in a variety of environments. Designed for everyday-carry practitioners and the concealed-carry community, the Counteract brings together gray man aesthetics with instant firearm readiness. “Every day carry isn’t about broadcasting your preparedness—it’s about staying prepared while blending in,” said Perry Latuharhary, Marketing and Strategic Alliances ...

The National Rifle Association of America (NRA) has announced that Gunsite Academy will be hosting the upcoming Gunsite America’s Rifle Challenge (ARC) Summit at Gunsite Academy in Paulden, AZ. The revolutionary program will teach AR-15-style-rifle owners how to safely operate, fire, maintain and compete in ARC Level 1 Competitions. “The NRA is committed to supporting our members by offering new and ...

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