Take a knee and drink some water. We’re going to take a moment discuss some different systems that can keep us hydrated. On the table today is the Qore Performance Ice Plate, MSR Dromedary, Camelbak, and Source hydration bladders. Much can be said of hydration and how to carry water on you. This is meant […]
An interview with the man behind T.REX ARMS | Lucas Botkin
The Man Behind T.REX ARMS We took a moment to have some questions answered by the very busy Lucas of T.REX ARMS, a holster and accessory maker who is quickly becoming a favorite of conceal carriers and professionals around the USA. Lucas, thank you for taking the time to answer some questions for The Loadout […]
Axelson AT Combat Trigger Pack
Triggers matter. A better trigger can make a firearm much more shootable. In the case of the AR-15 it has a pretty good mil-spec trigger. Many companies have come to the market with excellent triggers that significantly improve upon the feel of the AR-15 trigger (Geissele or the Larue MBT for example). Axelson has come […]
SOG Vulcan Folder: Built upon the M61 Vulcan’s reputation of speed, power and versatility
Few knives impress me, most that do are fixed blade knives because they have proven time and time again that they won’t break and are always there when I need them. My work as a Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape Specialist in the USAF has led me to many interesting situations. For many of these […]
Watch: MK18 Mod 1 short barreled rifle setup
There are multiple ways to set up a short-barreled rifle. What comes into play is the amount of rail space you have and prioritizing that based on mission requirements. In the following video I take some time to describe why I have my rifle setup the way I do after having used the MK18 Mod […]
Watch: Trijicon RMR vs Leupold DeltaPoint Pro for handguns
Trijicon RMR vs Leupold DeltaPoint Pro for handguns There are multiple optics for handguns that are durable and perform well. As technology improves several of these optics begin to stand out for reliability, ease of use, and size. Two of these optics are being put head to head in a comparison video. In this video […]
Watch: Mounting an optic into scope rings (Geissele)
Mounting an optic into scope rings In the following video, we are shown some of the basics on how to mount your optic into scope rings if you were to do it at home. Properly leveling your optic is extremely important as not doing so could lead to your shots going astray. Feel free to […]
Crye Precision Airframe Ballistic Helmet | The Helmet to Keep your Head Cool
Editors note: This review is based on the author’s operational experience in the military. Certain points may be biased because of this, but is in no way speaking down on Crye Precision. Official specs and video from Crye Precision have been added at the end of this article for your information. We stood in the […]
Travis Haley drops some Handgun grip knowledge bombs
From time to time famed firearm instructor Travis Haley will drop a knowledge bomb upon us. This is one of those times. In a two-part video series Travis Haley delves into the world of handgun grip. Haley uses an academic approach to firearm instruction, basing his techniques in science and practical application. The resulting lessons […]
Watch: Basics of Duty / Tactical holsters
In the following video I take a moment to talk about some of the more common duty and tactical holsters. We discuss height of carry, holster types and several other considerations. There are a multitude of good holsters out there and I was not able to include them all, don’t be offended if your holster […]