Safety and Training
Don’t Shoot to Wound—Why We Are Taught to Shoot Until the Threat Stops
Keep shooting until the threat has stopped. We are never taught shoot to wound or shoot to kill. Learn why.
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Firearms
Shotguns: The Best Home Defense Tool Ever Made
One of the best, low-cost options for a security shotgun to cross my path has been the Interstate Arms Hawk Model 981R and Model 982. As the old saying goes, “You can’t step into the ring with Ali just because you say you can box.” I decided to take a closer look at the Model 982 and see just how close and reliable it really is.
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Ammunition
Cartridge of the Week, the .270 Winchester
Other cartridges are better known, the .308 Winchester, the 30-06 Springfield and the .223 Remington. However, the next cartridge is maybe the best of all these, it is the .270 Winchester.
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Ammunition
Self-Diagnostic for Defensive Rifleman
Many of us keep rifles for self-defense at home. Some prefer simple solutions, like an M1 carbine or an
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Gear, Parts and Accessories
Gifts for the Non-Shooter: For the Lady in Your Life
Don’t spend time confused in a store full of lotions and shower gels. Cheaper Than Dirt has plenty of gifts for your non-camo wearing, non-firearm friendly lady.
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Gear, Parts and Accessories
Kids not Interested in Guns: Gifts for the Non-Shooter
Kids these days spend too much time on their iPhones, Facebook and video games. Unfortunately, there are plenty of children who do not have opportunities to go hunting or participate in the shooting sports.
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Ammunition
Firearm of the Week, the United States Rifle, 7.62 mm, M14, M21/M25 SWS, M1A, Mk 14 EBR
“It is better to burn out then to fade away.” Thus it was for one of the shortest-lived standard issued battle rifles for the U. S. Military.
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Gear, Parts and Accessories
Gifts For the Guys Who Don’t Shoot
It might be tempting to try to force the non-gun guy in your life to love guns as much as you do but this year buy them something they will truly like.
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Ammunition
Cartridge of the Week, the 10mm, 10mm Auto
When it comes to Physics and raw proof there are few cartridges that rival the mighty 10mm Auto.
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Firearm of the Week, the Smith and Wesson Model 10 .38 Special
You want to teach someone to shoot? Turn off the internet dribble. Get away from the Gun Snobs who know it all. Go get a new or used Smith and Wesson Model 10.
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