Firearms
John M. Marlin and Marlin Firearms Corporation
John Marlin started Marlin Firearms in 1870 and high quality Marlin firearms are still manufactured today. Read this post to learn about how their longevity.
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The Loss of an American Hero – Chris Kyle
Navy SEALs have fought and died on many battlefields across the globe. Even among the elite, Chris Kyle managed to distinguish himself from his peers. He survived four deployments to Iraq as a SEAL sniper. Kyle’s dedication to his fellow servicemen did not end with his retirement from military. He helped found FITCO Cares, a nonprofit organization for wounded and troubled veterans.
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Happy Birthday Oliver F. Winchester
Though it is a misnomer that Oliver F. Winchester invented the Henry Rifle, he was an inventive businessman embracing new ideas, processes, and research to create one of the most legendry firearms manufacturers in United States history.
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A Rendezvous with Destiny: The 101st Airborne Division Screaming Eagles
The Army’s 101st Airborne Division is the first unit to fire shots in battle, the first to land onto enemy-occupied…Read More >
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CTD Book Report: American Sniper by Chris Kyle
The war-hero biography does not lend itself well to truth telling. The easy path is to give the public what…Read More >
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Calamity Jane: The Most Notorious Woman in the Wild West
They say well-behaved women rarely make history, and Martha Jane Cannary, aka Calamity Jane, was about as ill-behaved as any…Read More >
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The Making of a Gun Designer: Charles St.George
On the way to SHOT Show last year, I met Charles St.George. I didn’t know who he was, but somehow…Read More >
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It’s Zombie Apocalypse Week at Cheaper Than Dirt!
It’s time to start eradicating zombies at Cheaper Than Dirt! We’ve been strategizing for weeks. We must end the apocalypse…Read More >
Competitive Shooting
Joyce Wilson Takes Us Behind The Scenes at IDPA Nationals
The IDPA Nationals have really upped the ante for competitions and shooters in a short timeframe. Read this interview with Joyce Wilson for all the details.
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John Moses Browning and His Creations
John Browning was the most prolific firearms designer in the United States and perhaps the world. He lived in a…Read More >