Nikon has announced that it will become the first-ever Title Sponsor of the NRL (National Rifle League) for the approaching 2018 season. The NRL Presented by Nikon will host 15 national-level precision rifle matches beginning February 23, 2018, and the season will culminate at the NRL Presented by Nikon Championships October 19-21, 2018. Nikon celebrated its […]
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#OneLess – Virtue Signaling Gone Wild
I’m sitting watching a woman named Amanda Meyer talk about cutting her gun into pieces because apparently she can’t be trusted with a gun. That’s the only logical conclusion I can come to as why one would cut their gun in half with the idea they can create a less violent world. Does Mrs Meyer […]
Blue Force Gear 20% Off Site Wide for Big President’s Day!
Big President’s Day sale this weekend for Blue Force Gear. We’re giving everyone the Presidential treatment this weekend. The annual President’s Day Sale is now LIVE! Today (Friday) through Monday, get 20% off site-wide. SHOP NOW CHECKOUT CODE: POTUS
Team MultiCam Releases Next Video in Ambassador Profile Series
Brooklyn, NY, February 16, 2018 – MultiCam, the combat-proven, complete family of concealment solutions for those who demand the best, has announced the next video in their Team MultiCam Brand Ambassador series with the release of the Travis Gibson Documentary feature. This next video in the series, set to premiere February 16th on MultiCam®’s YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/user/multicampattern), […]
Langdon Tactical Beretta PX4 Storm Carry
Phoenix, AZ (January 25, 2018) – Langdon Tactical Technology, Inc. announces the launch of the newly refined Beretta PX4 Full-Size as the PX4 Carry 9mm handgun. The PX4 Carry is the full-size version of the well-known Compact Carry, encompassing all of the same features and benefits in a full-size package. “Underrated is an understatement,” says […]
Crye Precision Announces Social Media Presence
Brooklyn, NY – Feb. 12, 2018 – Crye Precision, one of the leading suppliers of uniforms and personal equipment to the military, law enforcement and public safety markets, has officially launched it’s social media presence, to enhance public education and information on the product offerings and lifestyle of the company. Customers and friends can now follow Crye’s updates […]
Why Fit and Finish Matters
As a reviewer, and griper in the cutlery world, I’m pretty obsessed with ‘fit and finish’, that is, makers’ treatment of the little details that may not be a big deal, but, when done right, show mastery. Now, to be clear, I’m not talking about big, deal-breaking issues. Problems with the lockup, blade sharpness, or the folding mechanisms […]
Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show 2018 | Recap
Last summer Scott Witner and I attended Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in Salt Lake City. Outdoor Retailer is a huge convention for the outdoor sports manufacturers to show off their latest creations to potential buyers, industry experts and relevant media. The Loadout Room writers have been attending SHOT Show for several years now. But broadening […]
Böker and Pro-Tech Team Up for Auto Burnley Kwaiken
Böker, Pro-Tech, and Lucas Burnley surprised dealers at SHOT Show 2018 by teaming up to produce the new Kwaiken Auto. This co-branded release hits a premium price point and marks the first US-made production Kwaiken model to date. Burnley’s Kwaiken design is his most popular custom knife, and it became a smash hit when Böker first picked up the […]
Spyderco Unveils Six New Folders at SHOT Show 2018
The Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas is the place where knife and gun companies unveil their new products, hoping to leave with more orders this year than they booked last year. In 2018, the biggest change we’ve noticed is the show floor is much busier. That comes as no surprise, given the good health of […]