To make a long shot on that trophy buck, you first need to know your distance to target. Along with other factors such as current environmental conditions, ballistics and implementing solid shooting techniques. But for now, we’re going to take a look at a new distance measuring tool from ATN. The LaserBallistics 1500. This competitively […]
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The HTC Vantage and EDT Belt Review and analysis
I’ve been trending upward these days. Not in my investments, or my career per se. (Although both are doing well.) No, I’m trending upwards in the gun I carry every day. Meaning I’m carrying a larger and larger gun when possible. For a bit, I was carrying my MR9 from Magnum Research and I do […]
UpLULA Pistol Mag Loader | Quick Look
Anyone who spends a fair amount of time training with firearms knows the dreaded task of magazine loading. It’s one of those things that abuse your thumbs and hands. But it’s also a necessary evil that we partake in to better prepare ourselves when arriving at the shooting range. Because time is precious, I like […]
Concealed Carry: Lessons Learned.
So, this year mark 5 years of me being a concealed carry permit holder and almost daily conceal carrier, and in that time I have learned a lot about me, and a lot about other people, and I just want to share my experiences. So, first things first. Concealed carry isn’t something you can do […]
Handheld Flashlights | When There is a “Bump in the Night”
When there is noise in the middle of the night and you intend to investigate you will need to have some choices on illuminating the problem, especially if you go with your firearm. Clearing your house for potential problems is difficult during daylight hours, but at night without proper illumination can be downright dangerous. Unintended […]
Fathers Day Gift Guide
Here at the Loadout Room it’s no secret we enjoy gear, and we enjoy sharing gear success with you. Today we are tossing some of the best products and gear we knew of in a list in honor of Fathers Day. This is our 2017 Fathers Day gift guide. If your dad is a shooter, […]
Medical Response Training and Equipment for Protective Services
As part of the big picture when providing protective services, the security, safety and reputation protection of the client are our main objectives. In this regard, the ability to provide medical response is a vital aspect as we will certainly be the ‘first responders’ at the point of wounding. Although this means we have already […]
10 Concealed Carry Tips for Beginners
Courtesy of Nick Koumalatsos Instead of making you learn by trial and error, I’ve compiled a list of 10 Concealed Carry Tips with saltwaterandgunpowder.com so you don’t have to find out the hard way. Most of the mistakes I’ve listed are made by those still new to carrying concealed, but even those with years of experience can be […]
Bravo Concealment DOS Torsion Holster | New Item
Bravo Concealment is considered by many, the benchmark for high quality, hand-made Kydex holsters. Even Instructor Zero rocks Bravo Concealment and that dude is fast! Having used their Outside the Waist Belt (OWB) BCA holster with my EDC pistol for over a year now, I can confidently report that both long-term durability, functionality and comfort remain a 10 out of 10. […]
GORUCK Pistol Rug
About a year ago I decided to upgrade the pistol rug I was using to carry my Glock 19 to and from the range. At the time GORUCK was just offering their new line of firearms gear as pre-order. I ordered two of their pistol rugs in black (The only available color). After a few […]

