No matter how we see it, guns will always be the most dangerous equipment ever made, especially in the hands of individuals with mal-intent. And to continue serving and protecting the general population, law enforcement puts their lives at risk to buffer the unwarranted violence against these weapons. Thus, body armor is then required to […]
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A Body Armor Made From Spider Silk? Yes!
Have you ever dreamt of being Spiderman? Now you can, but not in a way that you imagined. Kraig Biocraft Laboratories designed a body armor made of spider silk, and here’s what you need to know about it. Dragon Silk No, it’s not silk harvested from dragons, although getting one sure would be awesome. One […]
A plate carrier for the big boys: AR500’s Testudo Gen 2 is a good pick for large frames
Plate carriers are among the most fiercely debated pieces of kit on the market today and it’s easy to see why. With so many options and prices that can range from thirty bucks to three hundred, just about everybody has an opinion on what you need for your purposes. Like most things, it’s been my […]
Bulletproof Backpack Inserts: What You Need to Know
Not all bulletproof backpack inserts are the same. Here’s a rundown of what you need to know when it comes to ballistic backpack inserts. Are you looking for a bulletproof backpack insert? Whether you landed here because you’ve seen them in the news or you just decided to look for new ways to protect yourself […]
ShotStop: The body armor Batman would wear
The tactical industry isn’t getting any smaller. Every day, my Facebook newsfeed seems all the more inundated with companies selling you the “operator” fantasy, keen to convince you that you need the same kit Seal Team 6 used on the Bin Laden raid to clear your kitchen when you hear a bump in the night. […]
Stay Connected with The Mic Loop
Sometimes it’s the simple things that work the best. Take for instance the original Mic Loop. Until you’ve needed The Mic Loop you probably won’t understand The Mic Loop. Don’t make that mistake, just get one now and save yourself the problems. Many years ago I initiated a traffic stop on a wanted felon. He […]
AR500 Body Armor Put To The Test
We here at Loadoutroom.com love our guns, armor and gear. We love using them, testing them, reading about them and writing about them. When we’re not doing all that, we’re watching funny videos online about people using them, testing them, et cetera. While FPSRussia was once the heavyweight champion of gun channels, sad events laid the channel […]
Lifesaver: Army tests new body armor in search of lightness and better protection for soldiers
An Army infantryman moves toward a mock enemy trench during a live-fire exercise at Fort Hood, Texas, February 9, 2019. (Department of Defense) The Army is edging closer to fielding its updated body protection system. The Soldier Protection System (SPS) has been in the works for years, and it promises to better protect soldiers. The best way […]
JTactical Tuckable Tourniquet Pouch for law enforcement and military
The real test of a newly designed piece of gear, in my mind, is a two-part question of its function. Is there currently a problem? Does this piece of gear solve that problem? JTACtical identified a problem through his experience as a Law Enforcement Officer and his experiences in the military. The problem was that […]
Women and Body Armor: What’s a busty girl to do?
We as a community, have not really discussed the issues that women specifically have with body armor. It doesn’t necessarily affect a large portion of our community, right now. Yet, women are now allowed in combat roles in the military and make up an ever larger portion of our police forces. We live in a […]