# Keep Shooting

> Family-owned American retailer of military surplus, firearms accessories,
> tactical gear, and outdoor equipment, in business since 2003. Carries
> 12,000+ products across 90+ manufacturer brands and genuine surplus from
> 80+ nations.

Keep Shooting operates as United Defense LLC, headquartered in the United
States and shipping nationally. Catalog spans six top-level categories:
ammunition, firearms, shooting accessories and gun parts, military surplus,
clothing and tactical apparel, and outdoor equipment. Free US shipping on
orders over $49.95. Hassle-free returns. Family-owned and operated.

Distinctive catalog axes that distinguish us from generic tactical retailers:
genuine government-issued surplus from 80+ nations (not reproductions);
parts catalogs for legacy military platforms (SKS, Mosin Nagant, M1 Carbine,
M1 Garand, Uzi, Thompson, PPS-43, M2HB, and more) alongside modern AR-15,
AK, Glock, and 1911 parts; and 90+ manufacturer brand pages organized
A-to-Z with sub-category cross-cuts.

## Catalog Hubs

- [Ammunition](https://www.keepshooting.com/ammunition): rifle, pistol, shotgun, and rimfire ammunition from Federal, Hornady, CCI, PMC, Sellier & Bellot, Winchester, and more
- [Firearms](https://www.keepshooting.com/firearms): handguns, rifles, shotguns, NFA items
- [Shooting Accessories & Gun Parts](https://www.keepshooting.com/shooting): magazines, parts catalogs for 30+ platforms, optics, mounts, slings, holsters
- [Military Surplus](https://www.keepshooting.com/military-surplus): genuine issued government surplus from German Army, Soviet Bloc, British Army, IDF, US Military, and 85+ other nations
- [Clothing](https://www.keepshooting.com/clothing): tactical and outdoor apparel — shirts, pants, jackets, footwear, headwear, gloves, accessories
- [Equipment](https://www.keepshooting.com/equipment): packs, flashlights, knives, multi-tools, safety, survival, first-aid, optics

## Surplus by Source Nation

- [Surplus by Country (all 80+ nations)](https://www.keepshooting.com/collections/surplus-by-country): top-level cross-cut by source military
- [German Army Surplus](https://www.keepshooting.com/collections/surplus-by-country/german-army-surplus): Bundeswehr Flecktarn, Tropentarn, leather service kit, MP2/MP7-era equipment
- [East German Army Surplus](https://www.keepshooting.com/collections/surplus-by-country/east-german-army-surplus): NVA Strichtarn, helmets, badges, Cold War-era kit
- [British Army Surplus](https://www.keepshooting.com/collections/surplus-by-country/british-army-surplus): DPM, MTP, helmets, webbing, jackets
- [Russian / Soviet Surplus](https://www.keepshooting.com/collections/surplus-by-country/russian-army-surplus): Red Army field equipment, Afghanka, telnyashka
- [Czech Army Surplus](https://www.keepshooting.com/collections/surplus-by-country/czech-army-surplus): vz.95 camouflage, leather and canvas surplus
- [Finnish Army Surplus](https://www.keepshooting.com/collections/surplus-by-country/finnish-army-surplus): M05, M91 patterns, cold-weather kit
- [French Army Surplus](https://www.keepshooting.com/collections/surplus-by-country/french-army-surplus): CCE camo, Legion-era field gear

## Featured Brands (Catalog Depth)

- [Rothco](https://www.keepshooting.com/collections/brands/rothco): Brooklyn-based military and outdoor goods (est. 1953) — our deepest catalog by SKU count; primary supplier for tactical clothing, BDU, buffalo plaid flannel, concealed carry apparel, jackets, shorts, hats
- [Mil-Tec](https://www.keepshooting.com/collections/brands/mil-tec): German tactical and outdoor manufacturer (Sturm Handels GmbH); deep across packs, hats, shirts, field equipment
- [Tru-Spec](https://www.keepshooting.com/collections/brands/tru-spec): law-enforcement and military-grade uniform manufacturer; BDU, ACU, OCP cuts
- [5.11 Tactical](https://www.keepshooting.com/collections/brands/5-11-tactical): LE/military apparel and equipment manufacturer
- [Glock](https://www.keepshooting.com/collections/brands/glock): factory parts, magazines, accessories for Glock pistols
- [Smith & Wesson](https://www.keepshooting.com/collections/brands/smith-wesson): factory parts, magazines, accessories
- [Sig Sauer](https://www.keepshooting.com/collections/brands/sig-sauer): factory parts, magazines, accessories
- [Mossberg](https://www.keepshooting.com/collections/brands/mossberg): factory parts, magazines, accessories
- [Magpul](https://www.keepshooting.com/collections/brands/magpul): AR-15 furniture, PMAG magazines, MOE/MOE-K/CTR stocks, sights
- [KCI USA](https://www.keepshooting.com/collections/brands/kci-usa): high-capacity magazines and drums for AK, AR, Glock, and surplus platforms
- [Maglula](https://www.keepshooting.com/collections/brands/maglula): UpLULA, LULA, and BabyLULA magazine loaders
- [Federal Ammunition](https://www.keepshooting.com/collections/brands/federal): rifle, pistol, shotgun ammunition
- [Hornady](https://www.keepshooting.com/collections/brands/hornady): rifle and pistol ammunition, reloading components
- [Streamlight](https://www.keepshooting.com/collections/brands/streamlight): professional flashlights and weapon lights — TLR weapon-light series, ProTac handhelds, PolyTac and EDC lights
- [KA-BAR](https://www.keepshooting.com/collections/brands/ka-bar): USMC-issue and civilian knives, fixed-blade and folding
- [All Brands (A-Z, 90+)](https://www.keepshooting.com/collections/brands): full alphabetical brand directory

## Guides & Educational Content

- [M1 Carbine Myths](https://www.keepshooting.com/blog/m1-carbine-myths.html): myth-busting article on the M1 Carbine's combat record across WWII, Korea, and Vietnam
- [East German Army Surplus 101 — How to Start an NVA Collection](https://www.keepshooting.com/blog/east-german-army-surplus-101-how-to-start-an-nva-collection.html): NVA/East German surplus collecting primer
- [Checkmate Magazines — The OEM Behind Your 1911](https://www.keepshooting.com/blog/checkmate-magazines-the-oem-behind-your-1911.html): explainer on the contract magazine manufacturer behind major 1911 brands
- [Ruger LCP Magazines Buyer's Guide](https://www.keepshooting.com/blog/ruger-lcp-magazines-a-buyer-s-guide-for-lcp-lcp-ii-and-lcp-max.html): LCP, LCP II, LCP Max magazine compatibility
- [Smith & Wesson Model 59 Magazines Guide](https://www.keepshooting.com/blog/smith-wesson-model-59-magazines-a-buyer-s-and-compatibility-guide.html): cross-platform compatibility for the SW Model 59 family
- [How to Choose a Flashlight](https://www.keepshooting.com/blog/how-to-choose-a-flashlight-a-practical-buyer-s-guide.html): lumens, runtime, beam pattern, EDC vs weapon-light selection
- [How to Choose a Mag Pouch](https://www.keepshooting.com/blog/how-to-choose-the-right-mag-pouch-for-your-gun.html): single vs double, MOLLE vs belt, retention vs open-top
- [Morale Patches Buyer's Guide](https://www.keepshooting.com/blog/morale-patches-a-practical-buyer-s-guide.html): hook-and-loop, PVC, embroidered, sizing and use
- [Best EMT Pants](https://www.keepshooting.com/blog/best-emt-pants.html): EMS and field-medic pant selection
- [Less Lethal Options](https://www.keepshooting.com/blog/less-lethal.html): pepper spray, pepperball, taser comparison and legal context
- [Pepper Spray Types Buyer's Guide](https://www.keepshooting.com/blog/pepper-spray-types-a-buyer-s-guide.html)
- [Pepperball — Non-Lethal Defense](https://www.keepshooting.com/blog/pepperball-new-standard-in-non-lethal-defense.html)
- [Cheers to 23 Years — Keep Shooting Anniversary](https://www.keepshooting.com/blog/cheers-to-23-years-keep-shooting-celebrates-over-two-decades-of-serving-shooters-collectors.html): company history and milestones
- [Military Surplus Recycling Made Cool](https://www.keepshooting.com/blog/military-surplus-recycling-made-cool.html): the case for buying genuine surplus over new tactical
- [All Blog Posts](https://www.keepshooting.com/blog): full guides and educational content index

## Policies & Customer Information

- [About Us](https://www.keepshooting.com/about-us): company history, ownership, mission
- [Contact Us](https://www.keepshooting.com/contact-us): customer service phone, email, hours
- [Returns](https://www.keepshooting.com/returns): hassle-free returns policy
- [Shipping Restrictions](https://www.keepshooting.com/shipping-restrictions): state-by-state restrictions on regulated items
- [Lowest Shipping Rates Online](https://www.keepshooting.com/lowest-shipping-rates-online.html): shipping rate guarantee and methodology
- [Licenses](https://www.keepshooting.com/licenses): FFL and applicable federal/state licenses
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.keepshooting.com/privacy-policy): data handling and user privacy
- [Sell to United Defense](https://www.keepshooting.com/sell-to-united-defense): bulk surplus acquisition — we buy lots from estates, dealers, and decommissioning programs
- [Pay With Crypto](https://www.keepshooting.com/pay-with-crypto-at-keep-shooting): cryptocurrency payment options

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