Military

How to Buy, Collect and Repurpose Military Surplus Gear and Equipment

So, you want to start collecting military surplus gear or maybe you have compared prices with modern hunting and camping equipment prices to surplus prices. Whatever your reason, your curiosity has piqued an interest in purchasing military surplus items. Maybe you have questions and concerns about quality and condition—totally understandable. It can be difficult to judge via a picture online and information can be equally as difficult to find. There are a limited number of resources when you attempt to research a particular piece—especially when it comes to foreign military surplus. Not sure where to start? I hope this quick-start guide will be a good starting point to start your collection.

Consumer Information

Concealed Carry vs. Open Carry

We want to know what you think about concealed carry versus open carry. Take our short survey and tell us what you think. All responses are anonymous and collected for informational purposes only. We will share the results in a few weeks.

News

DoubleTap Defense Introduces Training Grip for Tactical Pocket Pistol

DoubleTap Defense also recognizes that every gun owner should train with his or her self-defense handgun prior to conceal carry. Therefore, to make the training with your DoubleTap more comfortable, a Training Grip has been created for the customers’ comfort.

General

Pearl Harbor — Priorities

Far too many Americans can recite a movie quote believing it to be history or mourn a life of a movie actor taken too soon. Let’s not forget the unsung heroes; the real history makers. Let’s remember who and why this is a day of remembrance that will live in infamy…

Ammunition

.26 Nosler: ‘World’s Most Powerful’ 6.5mm Commercial Cartridge?

Like many shooting enthusiasts, the Nosler family has always dreamed of introducing a new rifle cartridge. And they’ve done it with the arrival of the 26 Nosler — a new cartridge that was submitted to SAAMI in June 2013. Formal launch of the round will take place at the 2014 SHOT Show.

General

Did the Carcano Change History and Kill President Kennedy?

Was a Carcano actually used? Was Oswald found with a Carcano in his possession? That is up for some debate.

News

The Eleventh Hour, of the Eleventh Day, of the Eleventh Month…

For those who served, regardless of time, duty station, branch of service, Cheaper Than Dirt! wishes to offer you a heartfelt and well deserved “Thank You for Your Service.”

Rare U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1875 Officer's Model Trapdoor Rifle, Late Type II

Firearms

The History of the Springfield Trapdoor

The Springfield Trapdoor took its place in history despite the hesitation of those aware of the superiority of repeaters and magazine fed rifles. Although it didn’t see as much action as some more well known long guns, when you read the history, it has made a huge impact on the world.

Firearms

MasterPiece Arms Ships New MPAR 556 Sporting Rifle

The “made in the USA” MasterPiece Arms MPAR 556 Sporting Rifle differentiates itself from other AR-style rifles by its heavy stamped-steel receiver. Read this article to learn more.

Legal Issues

Tempest in a Coffee Pot

Starbucks Coffee Company CEO Howard Schultz issued a statement last week that respectfully requested its customers to “no longer bring firearms into our stores or outdoor seating areas — even in states where ‘open carry’ is permitted — unless they are authorized law enforcement personnel.” A survey of comments on the company’s website and Facebook page shows that gun owners are mostly unhappy about the request and will stop frequenting the stores, but a few are willing to cut Starbucks some slack and stay with the store.