The Loadout Room
Professional Gear Reviews
It seems every day I post on every social media site out there about people’s EDC but what they never talk about is their bags. Personally, I take a bag with me everywhere I go so its important for me to have a wide array of packs in my gear room. Everything from large rucks […]
Here is a sneak peak at the cover for “The Killing School,” by Brandon Webb, former Navy SEAL and Force 12 CEO. “The Killing School” is an in-depth look at the Navy SEAL sniper school during his time as the Naval Special Warfare Sniper Course manager. “Sure to scare the hell out of any terrorist in line for […]
Previously, I wrote about my preference for Smartwool socks and the importance of choosing a sock that meets your individual form and function requirements. Now we will turn our attention to footwear, which is another critical element of foot protection and performance. Much of what I wrote about sock selection applies to footwear. So, if […]
Brutal training, flogging, body conditioning and modifications are everywhere in old school martial arts. I myself went through some body conditioning of the Japanese flavor and hand & leg conditioning through my Thai Boxing days. It is nothing relegated to any one system or group. There are elements of it in physical rights of passages […]
With the cold fingers of winter gripping ever tighter, it’s nice to sit back in the comfort of our homes and enjoy the warmth. This, however, this is a luxury we may not always have. Natural and manmade disasters can occur during the middle of winter and you never know when you may need to […]
A few weeks ago in October I made my annual trip to Southern California to attend my tenth Annual Direct Action Group (Formerly known as Tactical Firearms Training Team) Combat Arts Seminar (CAS). DAG Is run my Max Joseph (a former Marine Recon Sgt. Airborne/Ranger School graduate) along with numerous other military schools. Max has […]
Currently, there are 23 individual states within the U.S. that have passed Stand Your Ground laws (NOTE: always check your local firearm laws). A Stand Your Ground law is a justification in a criminal case, whereby a defendant can “stand their ground” and use otherwise unlawful force without retreating, to protect and defend themselves or […]
I am the guy at work that needs a cup of coffee before I can engage in any conversations in the morning. In fact most of my partners at work, on the ambulance, know not to talk to me in the morning until we get to stop for coffee and it needs to happen before […]
Weather will happen. Seasons change and sometimes you are under circumstances where you are caught in the snow. One of the worst, and most deadly, situations in the wild is being unprepared in the winter months. Deep snow, unforgiving ice, and harsh winds will greet you and remind you just why you need to invest […]
Winter is coming… so it’s time to start thinking about winter camping gear. Sleeping bags are part of the “big three” (tent, sleeping bag, and backpack) for any backpacker or survivalist. Whether you’re car camping with your family or backpacking in the Brooks Range, a great sleeping bag is vital which is why, in this […]
© Copyright 2026 Military Content Group · All Rights Reserved.