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4 Facts About Veterans Day That You Might Not Know
Happy Veterans Day! Cheaper Than Dirt would like to take this moment to honor all military veterans who have served…Read More >
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A Look at the Springfield 1911 Lightweight Operator .45 ACP
Previously, we reviewed the Springfield Armory Loaded Operator. The Loaded Operator is a full-size, Government Model, steel-frame handgun with a…Read More >
AR-15s
History of the Colt AR-15 Rifle
Many of the great firearms in history underwent a protracted development period. Most were slow to gain acceptance. The Beretta…Read More >
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RECALL: Winchester Announces Product Recall of Super-X 17 HMR Ammunition
Winchester announced today that it is recalling the following two lots of 17 HMR 20-grain jacketed hollow-point rimfire rifle ammunition:…Read More >
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Have Gun, Will Travel: Transporting Your Handgun Across the United States
Nearly 80 percent of Americans will take a road trip this summer. Do you know how to store your firearm in the different states you will be traveling through? This article is an updated version of one of The Shooter’s Log most popular posts. Have Gun Will Travel… Your Guide to Transporting a Firearm Across the United States.
Camping & Survival
Firearms for Dire Straits
These are uncertain times. Few of us have faith in our government or leaders. We have seen lackluster responses to…Read More >
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Kel-Tec Recalls Sub-2000 Rifles
Kel-Tec has discovered a potential issue with the Sub-2000 rifle. Although it only affects a limited number of firearms, all sub-2000 rifle owners are advised to stop use until they can determine whether their firearm is affected and/or repaired. Here is the full recall notice from Kel-Tec.
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YETI Drops NRA — A Knee-Jerk Political Reaction?
If you’ve been in social media “jail,” or on a temporary break from Facebook and the national news, you may not have heard that YETI severed its ties with the National Rifle Association, at the cost of a significant amount of controversy. The issue was brought to light by a letter from NRA director and past president Marion Hammer.
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By the Numbers: America’s Top 5 Revolvers
While semi-automatic handguns took the top spot, we still love are revolvers and it seems some of you do to. After all, revolvers are iconic and one of the most reliable self-defense guns you can carry. Of the top 5, you may guess one or two, but few will get the number one best-selling revolver of 2016 right.
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Recall Notice — Maverick Hunter Over/Under 12 Gauge Shotguns
Maverick Arms has discovered a manufacturing error that resulted in some shotguns being chambered as being rated for 3 1/2-inch shells inappropriately. Here is the full release from Maverick Arms, with instructions on determining whether your Maverick Hunter is subject to the recall and how to return it to Maverick for replacement.