Many police departments have a standard for their officers of needing do be able to draw and put 2 rounds on target in 1.5 seconds. As a result, many concealed carry and defensive pistol classes have also set that same standard. This is a good, solid standard that all shooters [Read more...]
“Utility pouch? How could this guy write a whole article about utility pouch!?” Nay Sayers beware because I’m about to drop some knowledge on you. Utility pouches are used ac [Read more...]
The Lionheart LH9 is not too new to the market, but it’s popularity in recent years seems to have thinned out. Some pistols make a huge first impression on the market, do v [Read more...]
As we approach Memorial Day weekend, we’re going to be sharing some personal experiences and what Memorial Day means to us at the Loadout Room. During my enlistment in the Ma [Read more...]
I’ll be the first to admit that I hate math – it never was my strong suit. However, visiting the range reminds me that math has “real life” applications, including improving your shooting. Long range shooters, like snipers, are especially aware of how mathematics and [Read more...]
Seiko may have some of the most popular entry-level watches on the market, but lest you forget, the company has a storied and prestigious history. Seiko revolutionized the watch industry by introducing the world’s first quartz watch, it was the official timer for several Olympi [Read more...]
In many texts around the web, you’ll find one common incorrect explanation of this phenomenon: a simplistic approach derived from the formula used to calculate compensation. You may have read that your shot will land high because, when shooting at an angle, gravity has less [Read more...]
September 1994, Members of the 75th Ranger Regiment, Special Forces, SEALs and the aviators of Task Force 160th steam towards Haiti aboard the USS America. The mission was to restore democracy in the impoverished nation of Haiti following a military coup. General Cedras had depos [Read more...]
I recently had a chance encounter at my local coffee shop. Two guys from a local body armor shop had been in there having a business meeting at the same time I was in there working. As the two men approached the owner to talk to her, she immediately called me over to introduce me [Read more...]
It’s not a bad time to be a gun enthusiast in our industry. The recently infamous (again) AR15 rifle (or as we like to call it, adult Lego set) has never been more modular or given shooters more options for parts and accessories. Every company is seemingly content to carry on i [Read more...]
The other day we looked at a rat blaster Shottie for the Dread Pirate Roberts. Today we’ll check out a possible replacement 1911 for Lt. Marion Cobretti. This isn’t to say his former blaster, a Cold Gold Cup National Match 1911, wasn’t nice enough…we just feel like this E [Read more...]
Savage Arms showed off a bunch of new firearms at the recent NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits; three models that turned heads are the MSR 15 Long Range rifle, MSR 15 Blackout pistol and Model 110 Scout rifle. Savage MSR 15 Long Range Chambered in the new 224 Valkyrie cartridg [Read more...]
Arc’Teryx LEAF recently released the latest addition to their equipment line – the Courier 15. The secure and manageable bag has some cool features that got me all hot and bothered. First off, it’s capable of carrying a sub-gun concealed within. (You can bet your ass that w [Read more...]
Project Manager Soldier Weapons (PM SW) recently issued a RFI through U.S. Army Contracting Command-New Jersey (ACC-NJ) looking for industry feedback on what it calls “Sub Compact Weapons (SCW).” Details are scant, but according to the RFI, the Army is looking for a weapon [Read more...]
Dead Air Armament has been teasing an impending release on its social media channels for the past few weeks; the Georgia-based company has finally spilled the beans, unveiling its brand new Odessa-9 suppressor. This thing boasts next-level modularity with 11 different baffles. I [Read more...]
