I’ve been a knife guy for quite some time and have carried one on me since the 90’s. Over time my preferred knife changes as does my philosophy of use and reason for carrying. We have published several articles on the Loadout Room pertaining to carrying a concealed fixed blade for personal defense. Although this […]
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Bravo Concealment IWB Holster
Texas-based Bravo Concealment has been hand crafting kydex holsters and magazine pouches for military, government and civilian use for a while now. When my editor let me know he was shipping one over to me, I went through my long history of holster purchases and realized I’d never tried out one of their products before. […]
The Vertx EDC Commuter | Hit Back
The Vertx EDC Commuter is an absolutely massive bag, but it doesn’t appear that way from the outside. Sure it’s on the larger side of sling bags, but it’s still smaller than a backpack. I say it’s massive because of the amount of gear I can store in this thing. Not only that but because […]
Deus Ex Machina | Gunfighter Trigger Review
While the Glock aftermarket has always been legendary in scope and breadth, I don’t believe it has ever been larger than it is right now. While the sheer volume of options can be daunting to research, a few companies always separate from the pack. This happens within each price point and is because that company is […]
Alien Gear Cloak Tuck 3.0 | Review
I never gave concealed carry much thought. That was until the summer of 2007 when I found myself assigned to an executive protection team. At this time, I believe, I was like most individuals and I bought the coolest looking holster online. After trying several styles and brands over the years I decided to give […]
TDI and RE Factor Concealed Carry Jedburg Cover Shirt | Initial Impression
During World War II, a clandestine operation group was created, combining personnel of the British Special Operations Executive, the U.S. Office of Strategic Services, the Free French Bureau Central de Renseignements et d’Action (“Intelligence and operations central bureau”) and the Dutch and Belgian Armies called Jedburg. The “Jeds” were dropped by parachute into occupied France, […]
Vanquest Mobius 2.0 VPacker
When I think of EDC items, I envision a watch, wallet, maybe a small knife and or pistol. However, I’ve seen posts on forums where people show what they carry every day and it’s astonishing. And sometimes completely unrealistic. A full size pistol, 2 double stack magazines, a fighting knife, hatchet, medical kit, gas mask, […]
Language Lessons: Printing
Courtesy of Breach Bang Clear Language Lessons: Printing Term: Printing Application(s) of Use: Concealed Carry, CCW, EDC Related to: Effective Concealment (i.e., avoiding the risk of Brandishing, Improper Exhibition of a Firearm, Unlawful Display, and unnecessary escalation of encounters with others) Definition: When the outline of your concealed carry weapon is visible through clothing or a […]
Thoughts on an RMR for Concealed Carry Pistols
After almost a year and more than 5 thousand rounds through my RMR’d work/ccw gun, I am not looking back. At all. A couple of remarks… -You don’t “find the dot” …the dot finds you. What I mean by this is also the greatest attribute of a red dot on a pistol for defensive purposes […]
Tyler On Training: When You Can’t Carry
What do you do when you can’t carry? There are some locations and time that you cannot carry. Airports, Federal Buildings, and work are just some examples of where you are not going to be able to carry. You have to have your situational awareness at the highest level in these cases. One great example […]