The Loadout Room

Two Is One, One Is None: All About Backups

If you’ve been into everyday carry for a while now, you’ve probably heard the saying “two is one, one is none.” In other words, it means you should carry a backup. If you’re only carrying one critical item (like a knife or flashlight) and it breaks or goes missing, then you’re out of luck. By […]

It’s now legal to carry a switchblade in Colorado

GOLDEN – Inside the Spyderco factory that pumps out up to 15,000 knives a month, there’s one type of blade that’s been blacklisted for years. “I didn’t know it was illegal until a couple years ago,” admitted Colorado State Sen. Owen Hill. In 1963, Colorado lawmakers banned switchblades and gravity knives. Hill, a Republican from […]

Smith & Wesson Releases California-Compliant M&P15 Sport II Rifles

Courtesy of Tactical Life Smith & Wesson has announced it is now shipping out new versions of its M&P15 Sport II rifles. These two models have been designed to work within the bounds of California’s strict laws for semi-auto centerfires. Chambered in 5.56mm NATO, the California-compliant versions of the rifle both feature a 10-round magazine; fixed stock […]

Black Rain Ordnance – BROmance with a rifle?

Courtesy of Breach Bang Clear Black Rain Ordnance – BROmance with a rifle? Mike the Mook If you’ve been following us on social media (and you should be), you already know we received a couple rifles from Black Rain Ordnance. Shoot ’em and see what you think, they said, so we did. The Tactical Hippie already told you what he […]

Top 25 Best Selling Blades of 2017: #2 Kershaw Al Mar AM-4

Al Mar had one of the most storied careers in the knife industry. He was an officer in the American Special Forces during the Vietnam War, a master of martial arts, and, after returning from the war to become head of design at Gerber, went on to pioneer the modern tactical folder at the helm […]

The Overlooked Reason Why Bolt Guns Will Always Be Relevant

Courtesy of Tactical Life In June, a Canadian Special Forces sniper set a new record by killing an ISIL fighter from a distance of about 2.2 miles. The shot was taken using a McMillan TAC-50, bolt action rifle. To the precision shooting community, the weapon of choice is not a surprise. The tighter tolerances of bolt guns […]

The Location Independent Way of Life

A professional life of location independence is by one definition, the freest way to live. Boundless, borderless but far from penniless. “If we were meant to stay in one place, we’d have roots instead of feet.” – Unknown All types of lifestyles have tethers that restrict us from absolute freedom; money, time, people, etc., but […]

Best 1-6x Scopes 2017 Give You Both Vision And Accuracy

Scopes are for getting a better vision of a distant object, as well as improving shot accuracy. But a 1-6x scope can give you more. Quick sighting, visual aids and low-light performance are just some of its various amazing features. So, what is a best 1-6x riflescope and how can we make use of its […]

Professional Grade: Springfield’s Tank-Tough TRP Operator

Courtesy of Tactical Life In the mid-1990s, the FBI’s elite Hostage Rescue Team released a solicitation for a 1911 duty pistol. The selection process was extensive, with some of the biggest names in the industry not making the cut. At the end of the process, the FBI selected Springfield’s Professional model. Several years later, the Professional was adopted by the Bureau’s […]

SURVIVE! Opens the Floodgates with New SK Series

SURVIVE! Knives has a problem and it’s one that many businesses wish they had. The Kellogg, Idaho-based company can’t keep up with the overwhelming demand for their designs. To close the gap, the company recently revealed it will be introducing the SK Series, a line of production knives based on the GSO Series and made by manufacturing […]