Editor’s note: This piece was originally published last year, but because of the unfortunate events of recent weeks, this issue has weighed heavily on my mind as a father, husband, and person that prides myself on being prepared for a bad situation. We’re not a massive media conglomerate, we’re a small group of guys that […]
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Three things that seem like they’ll kill you (but probably won’t)
People have always been fascinated with death, and for good reason. Despite the massive breadth of experiences that one can accumulate over a lifetime on Earth, our final disposition after we exhale our last breath remains a unique kind of mystery: one we will all eventually solve, but can never relay to others. Death represents […]
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 […]
A simple mental exercise that increases your chances of surviving a gunfight
For a defensive minded person, potential threats to the well-being of you and your family are always near the forefront of your mind. Whether you’re walking down a dimly lit New York City alleyway or trudging up the steep and well-worn mountain path behind your wooded home, there are dangers to consider and mitigate if […]
VA institutes new policy aimed at stopping vets from hiding guns in wheelchairs
For many veterans, the Department of Veterans Affairs can be a source of seemingly limitless frustration. Long wait times, understaffed facilities, and miles of red tape are just some of the barriers between veterans and the care they seek, and as a result, a rash of gun related incidents have plagued VA facilities in recent […]
The US government website that tells you how to survive everything from active shooters to inbound nukes
Our modern world certainly isn’t short on threats — from lone wolf terror attacks to state level threats like a nuclear North Korea to worry about on the global scale and good old-fashioned home invasions and murders to stress over on the local front, it can feel like there’s never been more to prepare for […]
Turn your backpack into a ballistic vest with 40% Crye Precision Ballistic Soft Armor Inserts from Crate Club
It’s easy to be prepared for an emergency you see coming, but that’s the thing about emergencies: you rarely do. That’s why we try to maintain a simple mindset in our approach to gear reviews–it’s not just about the quality of a product or how much it costs, it’s also about how feasible a product […]
Crate Club: Preparation Is Key
On August 2015, a man opened fire on a Thalys train on its way from Amsterdam to Paris before his assault rifle jammed and he was subdued by passengers. Several men, including active U.S. Soldiers and Airmen, were responsible for saving the passengers from the assailant. The event was later depicted in the film 15:17 to Paris […]
Tactical Tailor Active Shooter Bag
The Tactical Tailor Active shooter bag and I have been having quite a bit of fun. I’m lucky enough to own a bit of property and have my own personal range. That means I really got to take it out and use it as necessary. Before we get to the shooting review let’s take a […]
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 […]