Consumer Information

Legal Tip: Theft vs. Burglary

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

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

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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Hunting and Outdoors

Quick Hunting Tip: Use Your Head and Your Backpack

Hunting from an elevated stand is a very popular method of hunting and for some hunters it is the only option. Knowing how to properly use a safety harness is vital, hanging your treestand in a secure fashion is critical and knowing how to correctly ascend up into your tree is crucial. But planning for a possible worse case scenario may be the thing that actually saves your life if you should experience a fall from an elevated stand.

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Hunting and Outdoors

Throwback Thursday: Dove Season—A Beginner’s Guide

Whether you are a bird-hunting novice, or a seasoned veteran, dove hunting can be one of the most rewarding outdoor experiences you can participate in. It is a great way for new hunters to become acclimated to the outdoors, and it tends to offer a lot more shooting time than deer or other large game hunting. CTD Rob shares a few insights to help you prepare for a successful dove hunting season.

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Camping & Survival

The Essential Preppers Guide to Long Term Survival

Prepping is more than just stockpiling food, water, candles and lighters for a week, but about learning how to become self-sufficient in case the worst happens. This means that long-term storage solutions, self-defense, training and learning new skills is very important for the prepper and the survivalist. Preparing to live off the grid for long-term means you need a way to grow food, like-minded individuals to form a prepper community and skills to barter and trade for goods and services. In this article, Cheaper Than Dirt lists the ten most important articles on prepping and surviving long term.

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Firearms

GLOCK 37 .45 GAP

In today’s world, it is easier to introduce new cartridges, although those cartridges need certain traits to remain popular. The .45 GLOCK Auto Pistol is powerful, reliable and useful. And its niche fills a real need. Read this article for the details you’ll need to make a decision on whether this is the right handgun for you.

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Camping & Survival

How to Survive the Dog Days of Summer—Survival Tips for Your Canine

Despite the fact the months of August and September typically mark the end of summer and beginning of fall, you should not be fooled into thinking Mother Nature will cooperate with cooler days, as that rarely happens. The fact is, the air temperatures and heat indexes during this time of the year can reach dangerous highs and is often referred to as the “dog days” of summer making being outdoor dangerous for man and his four legged friends.

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