Concealed Carry
The Top 5 Flashlights for Self-Defense
Different people have different ideas when they approach choosing and using flashlights for self-defense. Some people are looking for a…Read More >
Gear
Whether you’re looking to maintain, tune or update your firearms — or complement them with the best parts and accessories — this is the section for you. Our gun gear blog posts cover everything from accessory reviews (triggers, sights, etc.) to maintenance tips.
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AR-15s
Comparing AR-15 Trigger Options
This will not be a definitive take on the topic of AR-15 trigger options and I doubt there ever will…Read More >
Concealed Carry
G42 Review: GLOCK’s Small Yet Reliable Pistol
Most of the reviews I do here for Cheaper Than Dirt grow from a personal interest in the product, not…Read More >
Concealed Carry
Best Concealed Carry Options for Female Shooters
There are many ways to concealed carry. Some people chose inside-the-waistband (IWB) holsters. Others choose outside-the-waistband (OWB) holsters. There are…Read More >
AR-15s
Threadlockers: A Guide for AR-15 DIYers
Adhesives have their places in AR-15 construction projects, and application ranges from what I think is crucially important to what…Read More >
Ammunition|Firearms
What Causes Gun Malfunctions (and How to Fix Them)
What happens when your gun does not go bang? Malfunctions, such as squibs, stovepipes, failures to feed or eject, misfires, hangfires, slamfires, double feeds, and short strokes, will happen. Your first fix for most malfunctions is tap-rack-bang! Learn more about how to identify them and fix them on The Shooter’s Log at CheaperThanDirt.com.
Consumer Information
Home Defense Checklist: What’s Important (and What Isn’t)
As an NRA- and state-certified instructor, I realize that personal defense is a deadly business. As a professional, I check…Read More >
Consumer Information
Review: Bushnell Nitro Rifle Scope
For more than 40 years, I have used Bushnell products with excellent results. Bushnell is under the Vista Outdoors group,…Read More >
Gear
Review: BLACKHAWK! T-Series Retention Holster
A few years ago, my son carried a BLACKHAWK! Serpa retention holster during most of his overseas deployment. I purchased…Read More >
Blades and Knives
10 Products You Didn’t Know That Smith & Wesson Makes
All of us in the gun community are very aware of the gun options from Smith & Wesson. (If you…Read More >