Corporal Nick Coffman (USMC) keeping a military working dog’s skills sharp while near the Syrian border in Waleed, Iraq circa 2009. At the remote forward operating base, the Marine dog handler was appreciative of any person willing to put on the cumbersome bite suit under the hot Iraqi summer sun to keep his canine weapon in shape. […]
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5.11 Tactical Response CR1 | A Primary Contender
I am a collector of many things, as a police officer flashlights are one of those “things”. There is no worse circumstance than to be clearing an objective, or your home with a suspected intruder and your light go out. I have seen it happen and the resulting “Oh shit” moment that strikes the user. […]
The real day to day carry of Jack Carr, Author of The Terminal List
This is an EDC photo from Jack Carr. For those of you that don’t know, Jack Carr authored the book The Terminal List. I recently finished the book and was extremely impressed. Not only was the storyline engaging the entire time, but the gear and weapons used were accurate and realistic. Most of what you see here […]
My Craftsman Toolbox, Not what you would expect
I’m sure most of you on our site have seen the movie John Wick or at least have knowledge of it. During the second installment, John Wick goes ‘shopping’ where he walks into a business, slides a gold coin across the table and is taken back behind closed doors to select his tools. Have you seen the […]
Getting ready with the Crate of Wrath
This is a pretty cool video done by the owner of NeoMag. When you live a preparedness lifestyle, having the right tools along with the skills to employ them is critical. Shown here is Graig Davis getting ready for the day with what he carries. The Crate of Wrath which is made in the USA […]
The Responsibility of Protection and Preparedness
Take a few minutes to listen to what Tuhon Harley Elmore has to say about your responsibility of protecting your family and loved ones. The responsibility goes beyond just being able to physically protect them from punks on the street or home invaders. Protecting your family and loved ones also includes being prepared to protect them […]
Daily Carry, Sometimes Simple is Better
In the realm of daily carry (more commonly known as EDC), sometimes simple is better. Over the years I’ve learned to eliminate what I don’t need or use and carry only the necessities. If I know I’m going somewhere a little sketchy, then I may change things up and add a concealed fixed blade and […]
Slick new pens from Skilcraft | Not your Daddys pen
My father was a career Intelligence Officer in the US Army. My two brothers and I grew up pretending to be in the Army and conducted mock warfare in the woods wherever we were living at the time. Rummaging through his Government issue duffel bags and foot locker, we were able to grab enough gear […]
Loadout Room writer, Rex Nanorum, Goes Hunting
Below are some photos of Rex Nanorum’s recent successful hunting trip. He was able to, with precision, take down his prey from 200 yards with a 6.5″ barreled AR chambered in 300 Blk. The ammunition was 120-grain copper round. Rex seems to be a natural born predator and has the skills to back it up. […]
The K Bar Soap Company – Frag Out
If I were a Twitter Soy boy, I’d do that thing where I type a phrase over and over until I run out of characters, and that phrase would be “Support Veteran Owned Companies.” But I’m not so I won’t. Instead, I’m going to tell you a bit about a veteran-owned company called the K […]