The Loadout Room

5 SURREPTITIOUS SIGNALS FOR IDENTIFICATION ACCORDING TO THE CIA

We have all seen the intriguing spy movies that feature a good looking, well dressed covert agent of the United States or Great Britain dashing around the world doing more in a week than most real-life intelligence operatives do in a lifetime. What is most intriguing about the glamourized version of the life of a […]

10 QUESTIONS: NAVY SEAL AND AUTHOR CLINT EMERSON

Many talk about survival, but have never had to survive. Many talk of the importance of emergency preparation, but have never had to put their preparations to the test under actual duress. Clint Emerson is not one of those people. Clint Emerson is a retired Navy SEAL combat medic who spent twenty years conducting special […]

First Look at Ruger Knives Hollow-Point by CRKT

CRKT’s Ruger line barrels into 2017 with the announcement of the Ken Onion-designed Hollow-Point. This is CRKT collaborator Onion’s first Ruger design, and foreshadows plans the company has in store for its gun-knife crossover brand in 2017. The Hollow-Point will be available in three different sizes: a Compact (2.75” blade), Regular (3.17”), and +P (3.6”) version. Onion drew up an unusual […]

SEAL Team Six TV Show Set For January 2017 Debut

(Article originally published on Tactical Life) A scripted drama series about the U.S. Navy’s legendary SEAL Team Six will soon be hitting the small screen. According to SOFREP, the show, called “SIX,” stars Walton Goggins (Justified, Vice Principals) as Richard “RIP” Taggart. Here’s the official synopsis: The eight episode first season of “SIX” follows members of […]

The Incredible Story of SNECX Tan and His High-Tech IFS-20

A 30 year-old man who goes by the name SNECX Tan got the knife world’s attention after he released video footage of the IFS-20, a truly high-tech custom knife. Inspired by firearm design, the IFS-20 is put together – and stays together – without a single screw. This may sound like the ambitious project of a seasoned […]

RE-ENGINEERING SITUATIONAL AWARENESS

After 24 years as a combat soldier in the Australian Defence Force, and years in the private security and the self-defence industries I have been “blessed” with just about every story, sermon and lecture imaginable about “Situational Awareness”. Most often it is treated as a throw away line. Attempting to delve any deeper about WHAT […]

Eyes On EDC: The Tops Knives Fiel

(Article originally published on Breach Bang Clear) An EDC Small Fixed Blade Knife (SFBK) for Everyone’s Inner Barbarian Jeremy Stafford One of the very coolest things about working for Breach Bang Clear is that occasionally, interesting things show up unsolicited to your doorstep. One of the worst things about working for Breach Bang Clear is […]

7 Last-Minute Gift Ideas Under $50

Christmas is just around the corner, but many of us are still scrambling to find the perfect gift for all the people on our list. If you’re not one to plan ahead, we’ve assembled seven blade-related gift ideas, all under $50 that can still make it to your door in time for the big day. Not only are […]

Stock Options: 10 State-of-the-Art AR Stocks for Max Accuracy

(Article originally published on Tactical Life) Aftermarket AR stocks are customizable so they can be set up for mission-specific scenarios. Compact collapsible AR stocks are well suited for when you need a gun that works well in close quarters or can be stowed and transported easily. With a collapsed stock, the typical AR rifle is […]

ROMEO6: Sig Sauer’s Newest Full-Sized Red-Dot Sight

(Article originally published on Tactical Life) Looking for a red-dot sight for your MSR or AR? Never fear. Sig Sauer‘s growing lineup of red-dot sights in its Electro-Optics division now includes the ROMEO6. There are two models in the ROMEO6 family: the ROMEO6T and ROMEO6H. Both are ideal for tactical shooting situations. See below for the full announcement. […]