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Nine months is a long time to go without training, but is it safe to shoot while you’re pregnant? Shooting is a perishable skill. If you don’t practice, you can lose your proficiency. There is no hard and fast evidence either way that shooting will harm the fetus. The two main concerns of shooting a gun while pregnant are the lead levels and the noise. Most doctors, though, will give you the go-ahead to shoot. Just take precautions and you should be safe.

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Not too long ago, truly small handguns were products of compromise. Compromise in reliability, caliber and sight picture was common.…Read More >

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Welcome to Cheaper Than Dirt’s Week-In-Review News Roundup. Here you’ll find some of the previous week’s top stories in the…Read More >

The post Week-In-Review News Roundup: June 6-12, 2021 appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

For all of you who have not owned a rifle with a bipod, let me start by discussing one of…Read More >

The post How To Choose the Right Bipod appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

When the .357 Magnum cartridge was introduced in 1935, it was a sensation. The truth is, it should be today…Read More >

The post Review: Taurus 627 Tracker .357 Magnum appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

Traditionally, much of the AR is already plastic. However, recent developments are pushing the limits of the AR design, and the polymer lower receiver is now commonplace.

The post Is the Polymer Lower a Good Idea? appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

There is no rifle more recognizable than the AR-15. Folks who know little about firearms know what an AR is.…Read More >

The post America’s Rifle: What I Love About the AR-15 appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

Among the most popular sporting arms is the .22 caliber rifle. A certain price point is appealing, with some rifles…Read More >

The post Review: Winchester Wildcat appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

Welcome to Cheaper Than Dirt’s Week-In-Review News Roundup. Here you’ll find some of the previous week’s top stories in the…Read More >

The post Week-In-Review News Roundup: May 30-June 5, 2021 appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

There are “chronographs” and there are chronographs. I have dealt with many of the former and a few of the…Read More >

The post My 3 Favorite Chronographs appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

It’s that time of year again when the mercury starts hitting the triple digits. Summertime is the time of year…Read More >

The post Best Gear for Hot Weather appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

A rifle may be a precision instrument. A properly set up rifle is amazingly accurate out to hundreds of yards.…Read More >

The post How To Use a Sling as a Shooting Rest appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

A few weeks ago we were able to test the new and exciting Smith and Wesson M&P Shield Plus 9mm.…Read More >

The post Review: M&P Shield Plus Performance Center appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

At one time, steel targets were used only in long-range competitions. Today, practically every outdoor range uses some type of…Read More >

The post Choosing the Right Steel Target appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

Welcome to Cheaper Than Dirt’s Week-In-Review News Roundup. Here you’ll find some of the previous week’s top stories in the…Read More >

The post Week-In-Review News Roundup: May 23-29, 2021 appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

Firearms are loud. They’re so loud, in fact, that they can permanently damage your hearing with a single shot. However,…Read More >

The post 5 Best Ear Protection Options for Shooters appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

Simply carrying a handgun tucked into the waistband is a very bad idea on many levels. You need a good-quality…Read More >

The post Tuckable Holsters: Are They Necessary? appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

Parallax is frequently used when describing scopes. Read this post to discover what it is and why it is essential to your hunting success.

The post Understanding and Correcting Parallax appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

A “milk run,” by definition, is a routine uneventful trip. As in, a real run to get a gallon of…Read More >

The post Milk Run Guns: Best Firearms for Quick Trips appeared first on The Shooter's Log.

Some pistols are designed for target shooting, hunting or service use. Ruger recently introduced one of the best concealed-carry pistols…Read More >

The post Review: Ruger MAX-9 Centerfire Pistol appeared first on The Shooter's Log.