Heat casualties are a critical problem for body armor users. The “IcePlate” is a SAPI plate-shaped reusable water bottle that when frozen provides 140+ watts of cooling using the 100 ounces of water already carried by war fighters to maximize hydration efficiency beyond simple consumption. The IcePlate helps body armor users stay safer, lighter, more […]
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How Well Do You Know Armor?
Fortunately body armor has greatly evolved in recent years. The flak vest is gone and although we’ll never have a cozy place to warn our hands in modern armor, survive-ability rates and comfort have gone way up. Some of the newest technologies have come from smaller companies who were free of government contracts to develop […]
Civilian Concealable Armor for under $200
The body armor industry has really exploded this year. In a short period of time, we’ve seen companies coming forward to meet the needs of civilians. Companies that realize this are producing armor that’s thinner, lighter, more capable and most importantly more affordable. I’ve started a project here at the Loadout Room to bring forward […]
US Marshals Service to Get New Ballistic Helmets from Armor Express
Courtesy of Tactical Life U.S. Marshals serving the Western District of Virginia are getting some new head protection thanks to a contract the agency has awarded to Texas-based body armor manufacturer Armor Express for its Busch AMP-1 TP ballistic helmet. Given that the U.S. Marshals Service is the primary federal agency that conducts fugitive investigations around the […]
Gear Review: Spartan Armor, Banshee Plate Carrier
Body armor has become a hot item in the last few years. There are huge numbers of manufacturers producing a variety of items, and it can be very confusing trying to decide what type best suits you. Luckily, I’ve just tested a great set up for anyone. Keep reading to see our thoughts on body […]
IcePlate Under Armor: Hydration, Heating and Cooling
Heat casualties are a critical problem for body armor users. The “IcePlate” is a SAPI plate-shaped reusable water bottle that when frozen provides 140+ watts of cooling using the 100 ounces of water already carried by war fighters to maximize hydration efficiency beyond simple consumption. The IcePlate helps body armor users stay safer, lighter, more […]
Rock Island Armory 1911, Mec Gar Magazines and More
Back when I was a blue-green horn, with a few minutes on the job, a buddy let me shoot his 1911. It wasn’t what I expected. The smooth action, precision and control, were nothing I expected out of that pistol, nor did I know much about it. But I loved it, and told myself that […]
Kingdom Armory Rook Optimizes Opening Hole for Spydie Flick
Kingdom Armory has just released the Rook, a knife that repositions Spyderco’s trademarked Round Hole to offer a new benefit. David Rydbom, founder of Kingdom Armory optimized the Rook’s Round Hole placement on the blade to make middle finger flicking (also known as Spydie Flicking) easier and more intuitive. Following a strong response on social media, […]
Springfield Armory® Announces Night Of The SAINT™ World Premier
GENESEO, IL, March 14, 2017 – Springfield Armory® is pleased to announce theonline video premier of Night of the SAINT™, part documentary and part competition, highlighting six bold women who have chosen to seize control of their safety and their legacies. These competitors will conquer a series of intensive training and competitive scenarios using Springfield […]
Got 9mm AR? Get a New Frontier Armory 8 ounce Blowback Buffer to Run Better
The New Frontier Armory 8oz Blowback Buffers are specifically designed for 9mm AR pistol caliber carbines. They are longer and heaver to meet the increased recoil impulse and shorter stroke of direct blow back ARs. Conventional ARs use a direct impingement AR to cycle the weapon. This blows gas through a tube to cycle the bolt. […]
