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Competitive Shooting

Front Sight, Front Sight — It’s a Gun Thing!

I was running a tactical course and doing my dead level best to put the pumpkin balls from my 1911…Read More >

Man performing training preparation practice such as safety, slide lock and magazine release manipulation

Concealed Carry

Training Preparation — A Little Range Time Is Not Enough

Before beginning training preparation and practice, there are some things that must be squared away. Among these are research and…Read More >

Two young men shooting pistols at target about four yards away for Spring Training

General

Spring Training — It’s Time to Hit the Range!

Athletes have spring training camps to help them polish their skills for the highly competitive games they will be facing…Read More >

Alien Gear IWB holster is being worn at the 4 o’clock position

Concealed Carry

Concealed Carry — It’s a Way of Life

Carrying a gun on your person for self-defense and the defense of others is a commendable action that requires a…Read More >

How-To

Preparing for the Unexpected — Food, Water, Shelter

The Boy Scout motto is “Be Prepared.” For a Scout, that means being ready to help others at all times.…Read More >

Corkboard with a fail to prepare, prepare to fail note pinned on it

Gun Care

Preparing for the Unexpected — Self-Defense and Home Invasion

Most of us reading this think about being prepared for a home invasion, but we really don’t think it will…Read More >

How-To

Throwback Thursday: 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.