Firearms
Throwback Thursday: Combat Shotguns Galore!
Shotguns are often seen as one of the best do-it-all firearms. Whether you’re in the field hunting or defending the…Read More >
Author: CTD Rob
Most Recent Posts
Ammunition
Throwback Thursday .338 Lapua on the Cheap
For the average shooter who takes their .270 or .308 to the range on the weekends, the .338 Lapua is like a Ferrari Enzo. Without devoting a large amount of time and resources, the cost of owning and maintaining a rifle in that caliber is too great for the payoff. However, being the stubborn sort, I figured there had to be a way to shoot the .338 while not having it rip a Grand Canyon sized dent in your wallet.
News
Remember our Veterans
Remember veterans day on November 11th. Celebrate your patriotic brothers and sisters who served in the military.
Firearms
Throwback Thursday: Interstate Arms Hawk Model 982
The IAC Hawk Model 982 outsells all other models on CTD…read this post to discover exactly why.
Camping & Survival
Throwback Thursday—Surviving the Next Power Outage
Most of us are dependent on the nation’s power grid, so what happens when there is an extended power outage? Prepare for the worst with this how-to guide on surviving power outages.
Hunting and Outdoors
Throwback Thursday: Dove Season—A Beginner’s Guide
Whether you are a bird-hunting novice, or a seasoned veteran, dove hunting can be one of the most rewarding outdoor experiences you can participate in. It is a great way for new hunters to become acclimated to the outdoors, and it tends to offer a lot more shooting time than deer or other large game hunting. CTD Rob shares a few insights to help you prepare for a successful dove hunting season.
Firearms
What Makes a Varmint Rifle?
The standard varmint rifle fills a gap between small .22 LR rimfire rifles and larger deer calibers. It is a sort of sweet spot where you get decent range, accuracy and flat trajectory all in one package.
Concealed Carry
Considerations for Concealed Carry Handguns
If you ask ten gun store clerks about the best possible concealed carry handgun, you’ll probably get ten different answers. It is a confusing market with a myriad of players and they all claim to have the best of the best. A good place to start when thinking about carrying concealed is finding that perfect balance between handgun size and caliber. Deciding on a concealed carry handgun can be a daunting task. Know what to look for will make your buying choice easier.
Consumer Information
First-Time Gun Buyer Questions
Stop and ask yourself a few questions before buying your first firearm. There are plenty of choices out there. Let us help narrow the playing field.
Ammunition
Shotgun Ammo Guide
A 12-gauge means that you can make 12 balls of equal size out of a pound of lead and they will each fit the diameter of the barrel precisely. This is why a 20-gauge is smaller than a 12.