Scott Witner

Scott Witner is the Editor of The Loadout Room and handles product sourcing for both Crate Club and Cuna Dog. He is a former Marine Corps Infantryman with 2ndBn/8th Marines and was attached to the 24th MEU(SOC) for a 6 month deployment to the Mediterranean. He has completed training in desert warfare at the Marine Air Ground Combat Center, mountain warfare and survival at the Mountain Warfare Training Center and attended the South Korean Mountain Warfare school in Pohang.

7 Year Old Lilly Klapper Drops Her First Deer

It’s not too often that you see a 7 year old girl hunting with an AR15, let alone one chambered in 300 Blackout. The focus and concentration she displays in the following video are that of a seasoned hunter. Her shooting skills are pretty damn good too. Notice her trigger finger after she takes the […]

Springfield Armory® and Action Target Giveaway Offers SAINT™ AR-15 Rifle and Popper Targets

One Of A Kind “PopperPalooza” Targets Shot By Team Springfield Pro Shooter Rob Leatham GENESEO, IL, December 2, 2016 – Springfield Armory® and Action Target are pleased to announce a new giveaway offering a lucky winner a ready-to-go combination of a brand new SAINT™ AR-15 rifle and five Action Target PT Pepper Popper Targets. Contestants […]

Shots Fired on Campus | What do you do?

Editors note: Early on the reports were an active shooter. It ended up being a guy using both his car and a knife to conduct the violent attack. Either way you still need to be prepared to react to these violent attacks, as they come in many different forms. Unfortunately we had another active shooter […]

DoD Releases Directive for Concealed Carry and The Use of Force

Effective November 18th the Department of Defense released a directive covering carrying firearms and the use of force. This has been a long time coming with the attacks we’ve seen both on military installations and recruiting offices. The Pentagon has released the detailed directive that outlines when and where personnel can carry as a means […]

Morakniv Eldris Pocket Sized Fixed Blade

Style of Knife: Pocket sized Fixed blade. Can also be worn as a neck knife. Blade Length: Blade length is 2.2″ with an overall length of 5.6″ Type of Edge: The blade is a scandi grind making maintenance of this knife a breeze when in the field. Blade and Handle Materials: The blade is made of 12C27, […]

Taylor’s & Company Expands ‘Taylor Tuned’ Customization

WINCHESTER, Va. (11/14/16) – In an effort to expand its reach with cartridge revolver fans, Taylor’s & Company has implemented its hand-tuning feature, called “Taylor Tuned,” in more models. Now available with any 1873 Cattleman Single-Action cartridge revolver models, this feature sets the company apart from competitors due to its “unparalleled performance,” according to Taylor’s & Company CEO […]

Mec-Gar® USA Announces Improved 10rd 9mm 1911 Magazine

MIDDLETOWN, CONN. (November 10, 2016) – Mec-Gar® USA is proud to announce the reintroduction of a ten-round 9mm 1911 magazine to its product line. The follower and spring have been redesigned from the previous version to improve functionality and reduce malfunctions. According to Mec-Gar USA national sales manager David Larson, the magazine has the high […]

SOB Puncher Blade | Quick Look

The SOB Puncher Blade is a purpose built defensive tool designed by John ‘Shrek’ McPhee. The design is based off of his operational experience in non-permissive environments. The SOB Puncher blade allows you to carry a tertiary weapon on your waistline that can be effectively used in tight spaces when you are unable to get […]

SOG Hand Axe | First Impressions

I recently received the SOG Hand Axe for review. I would call it more of a hand hatchet just because of its size. The SOG Hand Axe is a smaller lightweight hatchet, but don’t let that fool you. Just because of its smaller size doesn’t mean it won’t perform. Two things I noticed immediately once […]

Half Face Blades Crow Scout | First Impressions

Half Face Blades is owned and operated by former Navy SEAL, Andrew Arrabito. Half Face Blades fills the niche of hand crafted knives built for a specific purpose; to be functional and lethal. When Andrew builds his knives, he injects an artistic feel to them. Don’t be fooled though. Many of his knives, although they […]