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Shooting a handgun through a car windshield

General

The Active Shooter — One Retired Cop’s Perspective

A career in law enforcement gives you a unique perspective—perhaps too aggressive, perhaps to realistic for comfort, or maybe just too jaded by years of service. Whichever you believe, certain facts are undeniable—at least to the author. Do you agree?

CZ 75 B pistol left side

Firearms

Range Report: The Remarkable CZ 75

Among the more respected but misunderstood handguns is the Czech CZ 75 pistol. Revered by many, the CZ 75 is a proven, accurate, reliable handgun that is often noted for its resemblance to the Browning Hi Power. Other than steel-frame construction and a high-capacity magazine, however, this comparison is misleading and even misinformed. Read the article to find out why.

Firearms

Are You Guilty of Spreading These Five Common Gun-Counter Myths?

Gun ownership doesn’t make you an invincible; the racking of a pump-action shotgun slide isn’t necessarily enough to stop a home invasion and what’s your self-defense gun good for if it isn’t ready to fire? There are old wives’ tales that circulate throughout the gun community that just simply aren’t true. Here are 5 of them… List doozies you’ve heard in the comment section.

Remington 870 pump-action shotgun

Firearms

Is it Time to Retire the Defensive Shotgun?

It used to be believed (or is it still believed) that the 12-gauge pump-action shotgun was the ultimate home-defense gun. Has the AR-15 taken over in popularity? We discuss this question and let you reach your own conclusions. Weigh in on the discussion after reading.

Picture shows a group of protestors in Ferguson, Missouri.

Camping & Survival

Prepare for Riots

Law enforcement officials in Missouri and nationwide—including the FBI—have been in biweekly meetings discussing the possibility of widespread riots, looting and violence in case a jury decides not to charge Darren Wilson. Officials are preparing for riots in all major metropolitan areas, not just Ferguson, Missouri. Have you prepared to bug-in in case of civil unrest? Experts agree that staying indoors is best during riots in your city. Read more to learn what you need to know about preparing for riots, looters and civil unrest.

Remington 870 black pump-action shotgun laying on some wood logs

Firearms

If You Could Have Only 3 Firearms…

What are the best three firearms and why? If the government allowed us to keep only three firearms in the house, which three would they be and why? Plenty of us would probably choose to lose them in a tragic boating accident, I know. But for the sake of argument, put some thought into it and tell us what you would do. From pistols that convert to proven battle and sniper rifles, here are some of the experts from Cheaper Than Dirt’s picks.