• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
The Loadout Room

The Loadout Room

Professional Gear Reviews

Hardcore Gear and Adventure

Menu
  • Shooting
        • Pistol
        • Pistol Accessories
        • Rifle
        • Rifle Accessories
        • Shotgun
        • Machine Guns
        • Air Guns
        • Ammunition
        • Optics and Sights
        • Weapon Lights
        • Tips & How-To
        • Concealed Carry
        • Holsters
        • Suppressors
        • Precision Rifle Shooting
        • Firearms Training
        • m243The M24: America’s Headhunter
        • skorpFull-Auto Fun — Shooting the full-Auto vz. 61 Škorpion
        • p320-full-leftSIG Sauer M17/M18/P320 Pistol Just Can’t Seem to Escape Safety Controversies
        • TISAS_10100520_1__98179Tisas 1911A1 U.S. Army Review: Best Budget .45 ACP WW2 1911 Clone?
    • Close
  • Gear Reviews
      • Mission Gear
      • Camping Gear
      • Survival Gear
      • Medical Gear
      • Adventure & Travel
      • Knives & Tools
      • Overland
      • Disaster Preparedness
      • Footwear
      • Womens Gear & Clothing
        • Hunting in TexasThese 5 ATV Dealers Will Get You Ready For Hunting Season in Texas
        • ac65a540-2ef3-4598-8d11-afdf53f46e94.__CR0,0,970,600_PT0_SX970_V1___Streamlight ProTac Rail Mount HL-X: A Thoroughly Bright Review
        • Bluetti 2 handsfree power backpackBluetti Handsfree 2 Review: The Ultimate Power Backpack for Off-Grid Adventurers
        • The Gallagator 10 day pack on the shoreline next to a hiking trail.Day Pack – Mystery Ranch Gallagator 10 – The Best Yet?
    • Close
  • Men’s Lifestyle
      • Fitness
      • EDC
      • Eyewear
      • Watches
      • Electronics & Technology
      • Downtime
      • Mens Clothing & Accessories
      • Manly Skills
      • Style & Grooming
      • Gentleman Drinks
      • Crate Club
        • Tom and Blake Sell TeaHow Sasquatch Tea Is Revitalizing a Stagnant Tea Market With Veterans and Outdoorsmen in Mind
        • redcat-blackwidow-articleheaderWar of Words: In the Ultra-Competitive Defense Tech Industry, Storytelling is a Secret Weapon
        • Photoroom_20250525_074933Juggernaut Tactical Frame Review: The Best Upgrade for Your 365
        • craft holstersCraft Holsters Makarov Tuckable IWB Holster Report
    • Close
  • News
  • Video Demo
  • Buying Guides
  • Shop
  • Advertise
Downtime

How to Get Pro Deals

August 27, 2015 by Robert McCartney Leave a Comment

How to Get Pro Deals

We have all seen endorsement deals. Deep down each of us wishes that we could get in on the action. Just one problem – most people aren’t competing athletically or professionally on the national level. Companies eager for exposure willingly give their products away to professional athletes and stars alike. If a person becomes influential enough, not only will he/she receive free gear, they will also collect a paycheck for wearing it.

We can’t all be Russel Wilson, so how do we get endorsements. In short, we don’t. Instead, we can go after other means of Pro Deals. These deals offer a significant discount on products. In the past I had been exposed to limited Pro Deals because of my Military service. Recently a friend exposed me to Promotive, and this has forever changed how I will buy products.

Promotive is a facilitating online company. They gather, qualify, and connect high-profile customers with companies willing to offer targeted online discounts or Pro Deals. I know what you are thinking, “I am not a high-profile customer”. Think again. Promotive.com explains that anyone who holds influence over other consumers such as: retail sales professionals, athletes (professional & competitive), guides/instructors, team coaches/managers/referees, product mechanics/technicians, Police/FIRE/EMT/Medical, Military, guards, security, education/instructors, and working media all qualify for that Pro Deal discount.

Here is how it works. Go to promotive.com and follow the join prompt. Inside that page you will need to select which of the above category you fit into (each of the above categories further break down into hundreds of selections). These categories are referred to as teams by Promotive. If you have an email associated with your team selection (ex .mil for military) then you simply enter that email. You will receive a verification link to your email, and then you are in. If you do not have a professional email then you will be required to submit documentation to prove your claim (ex DD214 for Veterans).

Although there are thousands upon thousands of brands, your team selection will limit the brands that are available to you. Worry not, you can expand upon your experience through further submissions and unlock more brands. I signed up under the Police team, I then submitted documentation (DD214) and unlocked the US Army team expanding my selection. You can also participate in online product training and challenge teams based upon your personal knowledge. In either case, if successful, additionally brands will be made available to you.

Did I mention that access and usage of Promotive is free? According to Promotive.com there are 944,825 members currently participating. Is it worth it? I mean, you do have to spend approximately 15-20 minutes setting up the account, and once spent, you cannot get that time back. Recently I purchased three items from promotive: Wetland hunter 425 electronic collar, Go Pro case (for transporting cameras, mounts, poles, etc.), and sunglasses.

Wetland Hunter 425

How to Get Pro Deals
Wetland Hunter 425. Photo courtesy of sportdog.com

This is an electronic collar designed for hunting dogs. It has tone, vibration, and stimulation options (up to 16 levels). It has a 500 yard range, expandable up to three dogs, and is waterproof up to 25 feet.

MSRP:                   $209.95

Amazon:              $189.95

Promotive:         $123.66

GoScope Pro Flex Case

How to Get Pro Deals
GoScope GoPro case. Photo courtesy of go-scope.com

This case is designed to store all your cameras, mounts, polls, and other accessories. It has a rollout design making switching mounts easy. The outer shell is made up of nylon with a water repellant coating.

MSRP:                   $49.95

Amazon:              $49.95

Promotive:         $29.97

Pleasure Grounds Eyewear (Uptown)

How to Get Pro Deals
“Uptown” Sunglasses. Image courtesy of pleasureground.com

Pleasure Ground offers only polarized lenses on their sunglasses. I like the uptown style, but there are tons to choose from.

MSRP:                   $95.00

Amazon:              $84.99

Promotive:         $38.00

In total I saved $163.27 off of MSRP, and $133.26 off of Amazon. Now there are some incurred costs I am not including here (time & shipping). If you are an Amazon Prime member you aren’t even paying for shipping (which is awesome). As for time, you will not receive your gear from Promotive as fast as you would ordered directly from a store. Also, there are limitations to colors, styles, and general availability. However, if you don’t mind being a little patient then you stand to pay significantly less than you would from a brick and mortar store.

I know the gear I listed here looks awesome, and you want to know more about it. Look for comprehensive reviews of each product once I receive and use/beat-up each item.

(Featured image courtesy of chameleonwebservices.co.uk)

Share This

About the Author

Robert McCartney served with the 2nd Ranger Battalion from 2003-2007 where he deployed four times in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Enduring Freedom. He attended Jump school, Ranger school and has served as a riflemen progressing to a team leader. After leaving the Military Robert became a Customs and Border Protection Officer, working at both Seaports and Airports. During his time at CBP he has been utilized as a Range Safety Officer and K9 Handler, and EMT. When not spending time with his wife and kids, Robert spends his time bowhunting in Washington State, and lifting heavy things. Fun Certifications: CF-L1, Firefighter I, EMT. (Instagram: robert.mccartney)

See All Robert McCartney Articles

More From The Loadout Room

Comments

Primary Sidebar

Most Read

  • The Biggest Little Roundgun: The 3-Inch Kimber K6s
    The Biggest Little Roundgun: The 3-Inch Kimber K6s
  • SIG Sauer M17/M18/P320 Pistol Just Can't Seem to Escape Safety Controversies
    SIG Sauer M17/M18/P320 Pistol Just Can't Seem to Escape Safety Controversies
  • Mossberg 930: the affordable 12 gauge auto-loader
    Mossberg 930: the affordable 12 gauge auto-loader
  • Mossberg Shockwave Versus Remington Tac 14
    Mossberg Shockwave Versus Remington Tac 14
  • Smith and Wesson Governor Range Review
    Smith and Wesson Governor Range Review

Find Us on Facebook

Recent Comments

  • Ajita Sherer on Streamlight ProTac Rail Mount HL-X: A Thoroughly Bright Review
  • Leland on Streamlight ProTac Rail Mount HL-X: A Thoroughly Bright Review
  • Winston Smiths on Mossberg 930: the affordable 12 gauge auto-loader

Latest From SOFREP

News

Evening Brief: Israel, US Consider ‘Alternative Options’ as Ceasefire Talks with Hamas Stall; Ukraine Holds Line Against Russian Summer Offensive

Featured

Anti-Woke Crusader Matthew Lohmeier Confirmed as Under Secretary of the Air Force

The Pic of the Day

SOF Pic of the Day: Brazilian Special Forces with M110 Rifle

Op-Ed

Tulsi Gabbard and the Subversion of American Intelligence

Military Content Group

© Copyright 2025 Military Content Group · All Rights Reserved.

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Advertisers
 

Loading Comments...