Our story

Many people ask where the name Cheaper Than Dirt came from: years of a gun lover selling firearms and ammunition at gun shows for cheap prices.

During one of these shows, a West Texas customer drawled, "You sell your stuff Cheaper Than Dirt!” As the years passed, this customer’s comment remained on the mind of the entrepreneur, who had a vision of expanding the business through direct mail to reach more customers.

Cheaper Than Dirt is Born

His vision turned into reality in 1993 as the direct mail company was formed. The company needed a name, and the entrepreneur recalled the comment by the West Texas customer and thought, "This would be a great name for the company!"

Cheaper Than Dirt! was born in 1993 and published its first catalog in 1994 filled with shooting and outdoor gear.

CheaperThanDirt.com Arrives

The age of internet shopping arrived in 1999, and Cheaper Than Dirt was the first company in the industry to jump on the bandwagon and develop an online shopping website. Yes, it was not what it is today, but it did allow customers to shop at their convenience and minimized the need for calling and placing their order with a telephone sales representative.

As the business continued to grow and expand, this small mail order company grew into a top internet retailer selling products that appealed to shooting and outdoor enthusiasts.

Today's CTD

Today, Cheaper Than Dirt employs many energetic team members with a unified goal in mind: to provide excellent service to our customers and the products they need and want at the best price available.

A staunch defender of the 2nd Amendment, CTD is known for getting involved in defending our right to bear arms and for supporting organizations that share that commitment.

Why shop at Cheaper Than Dirt?

Our industry experts will assist you with all your questions, competitive market pricing, super fast shipping, and excellent customer service. Cheaper Than Dirt is a household name through extensive marketing efforts that can draw millions of visitors a month to our website. The breadth of products offered expands over many categories with thousands of products in stock and ready to ship. Whether you have plans for a weekend of tactical training or just want to sleep outside in your backyard, we have the gear you need.

Cheaper Than Dirt! America’s Ultimate Shooting Sports Discounter is more than just an online retailer. Our knowledgeable staff helps first time buyers make educated buying decisions. Our expertise is in our knowledge of the market, quick reaction time to market changes, fast shipping, and excellent service.