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Erik Meisner

Erik Meisner served in Attack Company, 2nd Battalion 75th Ranger Regiment as a rifle team leader with deployments to the Middle East, Central America and Asia. He's a licensed pilot, SCUBA diver and enjoys Alpine skiing, shooting, Overland camping, boating, sea kayaking, traveling and golf. Growing up in a military family, Erik had the pleasure to live and ski all over North America and Europe. Now residing in beautiful Northern Michigan with his wife and 2 sons they continue to enjoy the outdoors as much as possible.

Erik Meisner’s Everyday Carry | Train Like You Fight

Fortunately I live in a state within this country that doesn’t infringe on my 2nd amendment rights to carry a concealed weapon. With the current published ISIS threat within the United States, remaining vigilant is of paramount concern every time I leave my house. This is why I stick to these basic items in my […]

Yeti Tundra Cooler

Ranger Proof Yeti Tundra Cooler

It doesn’t happen very often that a product exponentially out performs expectations, but that’s exactly what the Yeti Tundra Cooler does for a living. Yeti was founded in 2006 by 2 brothers that were frustrated with the current line of mass produced, under performing coolers on the market. These guys are outdoorsman and they understand […]

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Celtic Shield Wallet

The Celtic Shield Wallet has become a part of my EDC along, with my ZT0350 knife and a few other miscellaneous items. As an added bonus for me, I will no longer be caught without my Ranger coin…

Marksmanship Training Center

Army Ranger attends Marksmanship Training Center

So you think you have what it takes to be a sniper, eh? Even before my time in 2nd Ranger Battalion, I’ve been fascinated by the notion of shooting targets at great distances. The word Sniper alone had enough mystique and sex appeal to attract a horde of Rangerettes. The Ranger sniper section was a […]

Bravo Concealment Holster: Review

Bravo Concealment, located in Alamo, Texas has been hand building high quality kydex holsters for many years. Their attention to detail, quality of craftsmanship and customer service should be the example for other manufacturers to emulate.

Days of Guns: Glock 34 Perfect for 3-Gun

As 3-Gun competitions continue to sweep across the country with a flurry of popularity and growth, you may be considering to give it a go at some point. Within that decision lies many questions. Where do I compete? Are there different classes? What specific equipment do I need? In the next couple of articles, I […]

First Look | Kershaw Launch 7

First Look | Kershaw Launch 7

Once I started writing for The Loadout Room over 2 years ago, I quickly realized how big a part of our culture EDC knives are. My first product review just happened to be a ZT 0350 knife and since then I’ve covered many additional folding knives as well a fixed blades. New for 2017 is a product from Kershaw […]

Hardened Arms | 10.5" LumaShark Upper

Hardened Arms | 10.5″ LumaShark Upper

At this years Shot Show, there was a lot of hype surrounding new products within the NEXT pavilion. One such item is a light integrated hand guard from Hardened Arms called “LumaShark”. Hardened Arms, located in the picturesque San Juan Islands of Washington State, is best known for producing a variety of high quality AR-15 uppers […]

Spyderco Yojimbo2 | Fighting Knife

Spyderco Yojimbo2 | Fighting Knife

With an overwhelming number of tactical folding knives on the market today, finding something that stands out becomes increasingly difficult. Spyderco, famous for their thumb hole design feature, offers a few very interesting options. Both aesthetically as well as functionally. Designed by noted personal-defense trainer Michael Janich, the Spyderco Yojimbo2 features a unique Wharncliffe blade for this […]

Bravo Concealment DOS Torsion Holster | New Item

Bravo Concealment DOS Torsion Holster | New Item

Bravo Concealment is considered by many, the benchmark for high quality, hand-made Kydex holsters. Even Instructor Zero rocks Bravo Concealment and that dude is fast! Having used their Outside the Waist Belt (OWB) BCA holster with my EDC pistol for over a year now, I can confidently report that both long-term durability, functionality and comfort remain a 10 out of 10. […]

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