Category: Gear

Like most large competing brands there are supports on each side of the aisle.  Why one person favors one brand over another is not always so black and white.  Not only is there functionality of a product, but there is also a good deal of emotional points that support a person’s preference and opinion on […]

There are many outdoor activities where open carry is legal and a very good idea. Remote areas can harbor predators of many species and a handy side arm can help you avoid unpleasant contact with them. The Kenai Chest Holster was designed as a practical way to carry a handgun when biking, hiking, hunting, kayaking, […]

In the recent past we featured an article on the top 5 best mil surplus pistols that were available on the market at the time. Now on the website we decided to dive a little deeper into the subject and tackle the issue of military surplus long guns and why at least one should be […]

PROOF Research makes carbon fiber-wrapped rifle barrels. The obvious attraction is that they are much lighter than steel barrels. Dig a little deeper and it turns out they have better accuracy and increased barrel life. Possibly one day soon, every factory precision rifle is going to have a PROOF barrel. What makes these barrels so […]

Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Milley told senators Thursday that the Army has developed a round that can penetrate 5.56 mm-resistant body armor. During a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on the Army’s budget request, Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, asked Milley how the Army was doing in developing a new rifle to replace the M4 and a more […]

“What do I need to be aware of when choosing parts for an AR-15 build?” This is one of the most common questions that I am asked on a weekly basis through my YouTube channel, Facebook or via email. To be honest, I find this to be a much broader and complex subject than some […]

Caldwell’s Stinger solves some fundamental challenges with rifle shooting.  I had been resistant to the use of rests, perhaps as an old Soldiering habit.  Train as you fight, so shoot free-hand was the mantra.  All of that goes out the window however if you are truly trying to test, zero, or even teach with a […]

I’ve recently started getting into precision rifle shooting.  All of the sudden, my nice little range bag was stuffed full of tools I needed to keep organized and accessible.  My old range bag just wasn’t up to the task.  I had a chance to test out Red Rock Outdoor’s Transporter Pack and wanted to know if […]

I first came across the Chiappa Little Badger survival rifle in a magazine a few months ago, and distinctly recall thinking to myself, “I’m not sure how useful that would be… but it sure looks cool,” as I kept flipping through the pages.  In that brief moment, I told myself that if I came across […]

In an effort to further minimize my EDC I have begun to carry a new light. Regular handheld lights can be difficult to conceal and carry a weight that could be better used in a different capacity like an extra magazine or a fixed blade knife. Consequently, I have found a pretty good trade-off to […]

Over a short period of time as a writer for the Loadout Room I’ve really been woken up to different ideas, and different methodologies and of course different gear. So during my Emerson La Griffe review I was pleasantly surprised. In my experience, folding knives are small and made for the pocket. Fixed blade knives are […]

Endorsed by former Vice President Joe Biden, the 18.5 mm shotgun (12 gauge) is the least regulated, most powerful and most flexible weapon available to police and citizens of the United States of America. To get the most out of this amazing tool, I recommend the Trulock Tactical Choke. It is designed to produce optimum performance […]