Galleries

Bianchi Cowboy Mounted Shooting Exhibition

At a recent Safariland media event, Assistant Online Editor Sarah Smith Barnum had the opportunity to observe Kenda Lenseigne, a record-breaking shooter in the Mounted Shooting Sports, and some of her friends in action.

October 18, 2013

Gallery: National Defense Matches

National Defense Match stages consist of scenarios designed to test and improve defensive rifle skills.

October 16, 2013

Safariland Factory Tour

Assistant Online Editor Sarah Smith Barnum recently took a tour of the Safariland headquarters and factory in Ontario, Calif., to see where the holster-making magic happens.

October 15, 2013

GOTW: UTAS UTS-15

Thanks to its bullpup configuration, the UTS’ single, 18.5-inch barrel surpasses the minimum requirement for legality, yet the entire shotgun measures a mere 28 inches overall.

October 14, 2013

Defensive Handgun Accessories

Learning how to use handguns for self-defense has been called the "new martial art." But a quality pistol or revolver loaded with reliable ammunition is not a complete self-defense system. Thought should be given to how the gun will be carried, stored and if additional accessories would be useful. Cheaper Than Dirt provides a large selection of handgun support gear from which to choose.

October 11, 2013

GOTW: 300 AAC Blackout Model Seven

In 1994, Advanced Armament Corporation arrived on the scene with the manufacture of state-of-the-art silencers. Now the company also has its hands in the ammunition and rifle business. One of AAC's first rifles is the latest AmericanRifleman.org Gunf the Week: The 300 AAC Blackout Model Seven.

October 07, 2013

GOTW: Para LTC Tactical

The Para LTC Tactical is a single-stack 1911 and incorporates a number of tactical features, including Para's Power Extractor.

September 30, 2013

Keeping Things Clean

Keeping a firearm clean and maintained requires time, attention to detail and some supplies. Sometimes you might only want to give it a quick work over so you can get back into the field, while other times you want to clean every single inch before putting it away for a while. Cheaper Than Dirt provides a variety of equipment for either, along with tool kits for mounting scopes and conducting minor repairs to keep you sending rounds toward the target.

September 27, 2013

Inside Aimpoint's Sportsman Shooting Center

Aimpoint’s Sportsman Shooting Center (SSC)—the United States’ first indoor hunting shooting center—opened Sept. 21, 2013 at Grapevine, Texas. SSC provides the opportunity for shooters to practice on dynamic hunting scenarios inside an air-conditioned, live-fire cinema range using their own rifles and ammunition. The center includes a 100-yard sighting tunnel and an interactive simulator. Patrons are also offered the option of renting Blaser R8 rifles, and Norma ammunition is available for purchase in all major hunting calibers. Aimpoint sights will be offered as well. For more, visit SportsmanShootingCenter.com.

September 25, 2013

GOTW: Ruger LCR .22

An extension of the Ruger's popular LCR line, the LCR-22 and 22MAG have provided the market with a fresh pair of reliable, concealable and American made revolvers.

September 23, 2013

GOTW: Walther PPX M1

The full-featured PPX M1 retails for under $500 and is available in either 9 mm or .40 S&W.

September 16, 2013

Must-Have Prepper Gear

Whether you're a true, diehard prepper or just a concerned citizen that wants to be prepared for anything, there are some things that you absolutely must have in your home inventory. From food and water storage to first aid, some wares are simply essential when your mission is simple survival. Here are 10 products that you should have on hand if you want to call yourself a real "prepper," all of which can be found through Cheaper Than Dirt.

September 13, 2013

Reloading with RCBS

While California is not known as a haven for gun owners, it has been home to RCBS for 70 years. Best known for its dies, RCBS makes almost every type of equipment for reloading.

September 13, 2013

GOTW: The Henry Repeating Arms Mare's Leg

A number of companies have released variants of the "Mare's Leg" design first featured in Steve McQueen's "Wanted: Dead or Alive." The latest addition to the Gun of the Week series is the .22 caliber version produced by Henry Repeating Arms.

September 09, 2013

Gun Bags for Carry and the Range

We spend plenty of time looking over our options when choosing which guns to own and what ammo to shoot. But how much thought goes into how we'll transport our favorite shooting gear from point A to point B? Cheaper Than Dirt has gathered a diverse set of bags and packs especially selected for shooting enthusiasts.

September 06, 2013