Clint Emerson, the author of 100 Deadly Skills, covers skills you can employ to escape a kidnapping or abduction. These obviously require you putting in the time up front to learn the skills and become proficient with them. Hopefully, you will never have to use them. Skill #1 – Hide escape tools on your body (handcuff […]
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Reducing your EDC by recognizing and employing soft skills
When I started out this whole EDC thing I watched an endless amount of YouTube videos and read a lot of articles attempting to wrap my arms around what gear to get and why. In order to determine what gear I needed, that required me to purchase several knives, lights and other items over a […]
Watch: Marine Corps Force Recon Training | Swift, Silent, Deadly
United States Marine Corps Force Recon Training | Swift, Silent, Deadly https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AdYcgxFNz8 This video is a compilation of US Marine Corps Force Reconnaissance training: Combined-arms raid 00:00 Marksmanship training 02:09 Fast rope and deck clearing drills 03:47 Dive Operation 05:53 Proficiency jump training 08:10 Load and launch combat rubber raiding crafts 10:30 Night infiltration 11:32 […]
Learn how to prepare for a bad situation from retired Navy SEAL Clint Emerson
Longtime readers at the Loadout Room will recognize Clint Emerson as the author of the 100 Deadly Skills series of books, which are an invaluable tool for anyone that prizes self reliance and being prepared. For those who may not have run across Emerson’s work in the past, he is one of a few professional […]
Crate Club: Five reasons to always have a hat
Take a look at pictures from any time in the history of warfare and what do you see? Troops with guns, uniforms and hats or helmets of some kind. While the kevlar and ballistic helmet has replaced the uniform three corner hat for general issue you can still find troops in beanies and ball caps. […]
How to keep an active shooter out of your room
In the past, we published an article on protecting our kids while they are at school when confronted with an active shooter or other violent situation. The knowledge contained in both 100 Deadly Skills books are worth their weight in gold in this day and age. The skills discussed here is a must for school teachers […]
Learn how to build improvised body armor
If you haven’t checked out book 1 of 100 Deadly Skills then you need to remedy that NOW. This first book covers many skills for personal protection whether you’re a normal dude working a 9 to 5 job, a world traveler or you’re an operative for one of the 3 letter agencies. There are many practical skills […]
Photo of the day: Violent Nomad Go! Bag
“Not all who wander are lost (as long as you have some VN kits with you). The Violent Nomad GO! Bag is always ready, even when you may be slacking. Loaded with tools to promote survival in any environment.” – Clint Emerson Check them out on the Violent Nomad website! *Photos courtesy of 100 Deadly Skills Facebook […]
Recommended Reading, Knowledge is Power
There are some great books on the shelves this holiday season that would make a great gift or stocking stuffer. We have put together a list of recommended reading we thought you might like to get for either yourself or as a gift. Fearless – Available on Amazon Fearless is the story of a man of […]
Build a small emergency kit for her as a Christmas gift
It’s that time of year where most guys are wondering what the hell to buy their wife, girlfriend or significant other for Christmas. Depending on what they do on a daily basis for work or commuting you may want to consider getting a few items for her to have on hand in an emergency. Not […]