Camping & Survival

Five Alternative Weapons for Survival

By Suzanne Wiley   September 30, 2014

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Sometimes during a survival situation, a firearm isn’t your best choice. The loud report will give away your location and you might run out of ammo. During a zombie apocalypse or any other major disaster or end of the world situation, having a stockpile of alternative weapons is a good idea. Machetes, an axe, air guns, slingshots, and spears make excellent hunting and self-defense weapons. Check out the five best alternative weapons for survival in this blog post.

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Firearms

Ruger Gets it Right with the Bearcat .22 Revolver

By Bob Campbell   September 28, 2014

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Too often, we forget to have fun shooting. The Ruger Bearcat is a well-made revolver with much to recommend. It just may help you connect with the fun part of shooting. Check out this article for the details.

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Camping & Survival

Fishing for Survival

By Suzanne Wiley   September 27, 2014

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Hunting and trapping without a firearm is difficult, if not impossible if you are not a seasoned and practiced expert. If you find yourself in a survival situation—lost in the woods, bugging out, or hiking then fishing is your best bet and way to secure food. With a few items like line and a hook packed in a small container, you can fish in body of water or you can find items to help make a primitive fishing pole. In Fishing for Survival, Cheaper Than Dirt offers suggestions and tips on how to fish for survival.

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Range Reports

Stag Arms Model 1: A Basic AR-15 Equipped for Reliability

By Robert Sadowski   September 26, 2014

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The Stag Arms Model 1 has a proven design and a basic accessories package, including stock, pistol grip, handguard, and sights. It’s nothing fancy — just a serious combat rifle if pressed into that role.

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Camping & Survival

Throwback Thursday—Preparedness: Anticipation and Planning

By CTD Blogger   September 25, 2014

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When you hear the term prepper or survivalist, do you image someone who has spent his or her life savings building a million dollar underground bunker, while wearing a tin foil hat? Preparedness and survival isn’t just for the paranoid. It is for everyday people. From tornados, to flooding and hurricanes to the accidental house fire, all American should prepare for disaster. In this beginner’s guide, Cheaper Than Dirt helps you learn what to prepare for, how to build a bug out bag and what kinds of things you need to store in case of emergency.

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Ammunition

Using the Shotgun and Shotgun Loads

By Bob Campbell   September 22, 2014

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There are three ranges of the shotgun: short, medium and far, also known as A, B and C ranges. You have to know which is the likely engagement range and plan from there. The intended use of the shotgun has much bearing on the load you choose and the details in this article steer you in the right direction.

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Consumer Information

Legal Tip: Theft vs. Burglary

By Woody   September 20, 2014

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How is a “theft” different from a “burglary” under the law? It is wise to know the difference because the rules of using deadly force can change depending on the circumstances. Check out this article to make sure you have a clear understanding.

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Firearms

The Ultimate Guide to the GLOCK 19

By Suzanne Wiley   September 19, 2014

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It is 09/19 and Cheaper Than Dirt is declaring it unofficially GLOCK 19 Day! Introduced in 1988, the GLOCK 19 9mm pistol is the German company’s second pistol produced and has grown to become one of the world’s most popular pistols. Today, all hail the GLOCK 19 and read The Shooter’s Log Ultimate Guide to the GLOCK 19 pistol.

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Gear, Parts and Accessories

10 Tactical Lights and Lasers for Self-Defense Long Guns

By Robert Sadowski   September 19, 2014

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Better light on the target usually means better hits with your AR or other self-defense long gun. Here are ten lights, lasers, or light/laser duos to help you get that job done: Inforce WML Tact Light, Surefire M962LT WeaponLight, Beamshot X1-G Green Beam Laser Sight, Burris AR-Laser, Crimson Trace CMR-205 Rail Master Pro, Extreme Beam SX21-HO Remote Switch, LaserMax UNI-IR, LaserLyte Sight CM Dual Lens, CenterPoint Laser and Light Converter Kit, and the MFT Torch Back-Up Light. Check out this article for the details.

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