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Why Every American Should Own a Plate Carrier (And Plates)

Preparedness isn’t paranoia, it’s patriotism. The Modern Militiaman: Why Your Loadout Starts With a Rifle, and Armor From Lexington Green, to the rooftops of Koreatown, Americans have always answered chaos not with helplessness, but with resolve. Back then, they called them minutemen. Today, we call it being squared away. In 2025, the symbol of that […]

War of Words: In the Ultra-Competitive Defense Tech Industry, Storytelling is a Secret Weapon

Welcome to the LoadoutRoom, Todd Barrish from Indicate Media! We live in dangerous times, and escalating geopolitical tensions have unlocked billions of dollars in public and private technology investments to modernize defense capabilities around the world. This demand for innovation has led to a surge in VC firms and startups entering the defense sector, directly […]

My First Single-Action Revolver Purchase: Heritage Rough Rider .22 LR/.22 WMR Range Report

As those of you dear readers who also read my stuff on The National Interest may recall, back on 2 January 2025, my review of the Ruger Wrangler .22 LR single-action (SA) revolver was published. (I had acrually test-fired the gun back on 17 December 2024.) Therein, I’d noted that in 30 years as a gun owner, I’d […]

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Bluetti Handsfree 2 Review: The Ultimate Power Backpack for Off-Grid Adventurers

Recently I was given the opportunity to try out the Bluetti Handsfree 2 Backpack Power Station for The Loadout Room. I’ve used just about every kind of backpack there is over just about every kind of terrain. Before it arrived, I wondered how it could possibly be any different or better than what I’d already […]

Different Types of Rifle Scopes and How to Choose One

Proud to present another great article by Ben Wilson from Hunting Mark. Rifle scopes are essential accessories for shooters, offering enhanced accuracy and target acquisition. With many options available, choosing the right rifle scope can be daunting. Understanding how scope works, the different types of rifle scopes, and their features is crucial for making an […]

308 Winchester vs. 7.62 NATO: What’s The Difference?

Proud to present an article from our new contributor, Ben Wilson! When it comes to rifle cartridges, few debates ignite as much fervor as the comparison between the 308 Winchester and the 7.62 NATO. While similar in appearance and performance, these two cartridges have key differences that set them apart. Understanding these differences is crucial […]

Ukraine Is Asking For More Powerful Weapons: This Is Why We Are Hesitating

More, Please As we provide Ukraine with increasingly powerful weapons systems, we are mindful of how they will be used. According to the BBC, the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) we have sent to Ukraine has a maximum effective range of approximately 50 miles. They have been used to good effect to destroy enemy […]

Chinese Weaponry We Can Expect To See Used During Their Current ‘War Games’

Just as the second person in line for the US Presidency touched down in Taiwan the other day, the Chinese state-run news agency, Xinhua, released a map showing six boxed zones where their nation will be conducting war games not far from the coast of the disputed island nation. A Sand Table The blue line […]

Precision artillery rounds are included in the latest shipment of aid to Ukraine. Image Credit: US Department of Defense

Expert Analysis: Daily Operations Report – Ukraine

Operational Briefing of Hostilities (12 JUL 22) Russian forces failed to launch offensive operations on the central southern axis on 11 JUL 22, instead focusing their efforts on maintaining defensive positions. They have, however, continued artillery strikes along the entire southern line of contact. Ukrainian Intelligence reported that Russian fighter jets launched four Kh-31 missiles […]

SHOT Show- ‘I’ll Take 600 Flame Throwers To Go Please’

An interesting final day on the floor at SHOT Show yesterday, and I am finally getting the hang of this place in terms of size. You still end up walking miles every day.  I averaged 4,8 miles a day. On Thursday we interviewed former Navy SEAL and Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke, you’ll see […]

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