The Loadout Room
Professional Gear Reviews
Welcome to beautiful, chilly Las Vegas for SHOT Show 2023. The SOFREP Team has made our way out here to check out what’s on the cutting edge at the world’s largest Shooting, Hunting, and Outdoors Tradeshow. First Look Meet Bear Creek Arsenal’s 300 Win Mag. A beautifully built, rock-solid firearm guaranteed to stop whatever type […]
Curiosity Every once in a while, when I meet someone new, and they find out what I did for a living, they’ll start asking me about guns. More often than not, the conversation will turn to concealed carry, and they’ll ask me what kind of gun I carry. I’ll tell them, “I carry a Sig […]
Are you ready to embark on the ultimate winter adventure this season? Whether you’re a seasoned snowboarder or not looking to tackle the steepest slopes or planning on the most challenging winter hike this month, the right outdoor gear is essential for a safe and enjoyable winter experience. So how do you choose the best […]
If you’re a veteran, you know that everything we did was about being a team player and working together. You weren’t competing against your fellow service members or working toward individual goals; instead, you were all on the same team with the same end-game. While serving, I never imagined how much my experience would help […]
A couple of weeks ago, I opened my email to find out that our friends at Luminox had just released three new watches as part of their collaboration with Volition America. On the off chance you’ve never heard of Volition America, they sell a variety of patriotic-themed gear (apparel, sunglasses, watches, golf clubs, and more) […]
The holiday season is coming up and we advice you to start picking up gifts for yourself and for your family before the rush season comes in. For us here at SOFREP, we’re quite passionate about men’s watches. That’s why we partnered with Praesidus, a veteran-owned company who specializes in historical luxury watches. So, if […]
When it comes to firearms, the red dot optic has become a popular choice for many shooters. This is especially true when it comes to pistols. A red dot optic mounted on your pistol can help you acquire your target much faster than traditional iron sights. However, is this type of optic worth the investment […]
Self-defense is about knowing how to protect yourself from danger, not about guns and shooting other people. However, the topic of self-defense and guns often comes up together. Do you need a gun for self-defense? Or do you need another kind of weapon? Many online articles deal with this subject regarding gun ownership, concealed carry […]
Watches Developed With the Help of SEALs I have to admit I’ve been a serious Luminox watch fan for a long time. I was fortunate enough to have obtained one of their first models around 1994, and I wore it for the remaining ten years of my military career. Our medical sergeant turned me on […]
Every first responder needs to have a comprehensive understanding of any equipment they use on the job. This knowledge can help reduce the risk of injury and increase efficiency in emergency situations. An important piece of safety equipment that is used by many fire departments and police departments are the concussion grenades. A concussion grenade […]