The Loadout Room
Professional Gear Reviews
There’s something primal about holding a shield, especially one designed with modern ingenuity like the Adept NovaSteel Buckler. For those of us who appreciate tactical gear that’s as functional as it is badass, this buckler hits all the right marks. It’s compact, durable, and has that ‘I can handle whatever comes my way’ vibe. So, […]
Summer is upon us in south Florida, and that means sweat – lots of it. Standard beach (and shooting range) attire here seems to consist mostly of sun shirts – those light & loose SPF tops that fishermen wear. Yeah…that doesn’t work for me. While they might ward off the UV rays and provide a […]
Best boots for Combat sim, hiking, and general use? A lot of people have a favorite brand of boot when it comes to military service, camping experience or outdoor activities. I am one of those people. I have some recommendations, tips, as well as complaints. Here are a couple of options that range for […]
“Parting is such sweet sorrow” Although the Bard was referring to the love between Romeo and Juliet it’s appropriate for my feelings today as I’m bidding a fond farewell to a rifle we’ve been testing on multiple range trips lately, the Anderson Frontline 16. Vincent’s original comment in my first article was echoed by numerous […]
I’ll admit it – I’m a hat guy. Historically they’ve mostly been baseball cap-style hats, my two favorite being a ‘dad hat’ I picked up in Amsterdam and a Legacy brand one that I bought on Kauai – that one is so broken in you can barely see the chicken logo anymore. But having lived […]
Working in a Military, Security, or combat sim setting? Lets get your belt squared away. Here I have some recommendations and prices to assist you along your way setting up a duty belt. Here are a few of my go brands for working with the National Guard and as a Private Security Officer. Security Belt […]
Fourteen earthquakes of 6.0 or greater magnitude since June 1st, (and many smaller ones), the 7th named storm of 2024 is another Category 3 hurricane, major flooding this year in the northeast, a very contentious election year, wildfires, cyber hacking is at an all-time high including threats to our infrastructure and transportation grids. Wars in […]
Welcome a new writer to the LoadoutRoom, Sean Northrop! Looking at the title, it might make you think of a time when you’ve had to make the best out of a bad situation. We’ve all done it at some point to get the job done. For example, taking a strap off a less used piece […]
Shooting a good .22 semi-auto rifle can be one of life’s great pleasures, especially if you’re with family and/or friends, it’s simple pure fun. That’s what we found with the BC-201 from Bear Creek Arsenal, it’s fun to shoot and it’s a straight, precise shooting little rifle. When it comes to precision shooting, Bear Creek […]
I think I’ve said it before but, it’s STILL hot here in NW Florida and we’re just getting into August when your clothing gets tested the most, especially your socks. If you’re on your feet all day and you don’t have good socks the problems will count up quickly and you don’t want to have […]
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