This is my Custom AK. I had it made as a sort of hybrid between the AK-74 and AK-105 models. Chambered in 5.45 because I had it built back when 1,080 round spam cans of 7n6 were $130. But I like how similar 5.45 is to 5.56 so the loss of super cheap ammo hasn’t stopped […]
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Loadout Room Shooting Sizzle Reel 2018
I decided to make the 6-hour drive to upper Michigan to hang with Loadout Room writer, Erik Meisner. The purpose of the trip was to put together some short 1-minute sizzle reels, to give you guys a quick snapshot of what we’re all about. After arriving at Erik’s house, we quickly began preparations for the […]
The real day to day carry of Jack Carr, Author of The Terminal List
This is an EDC photo from Jack Carr. For those of you that don’t know, Jack Carr authored the book The Terminal List. I recently finished the book and was extremely impressed. Not only was the storyline engaging the entire time, but the gear and weapons used were accurate and realistic. Most of what you see here […]
Loadout Room Photo of the day | Frogman tools of the trade
You really can’t beat a photo of the Stars and Stripes along with an MP7 and elk handle Karambit. Tools for delivering death to those that threaten our way of life. “Nothing like getting pics from war zones from my Frogmen brothers. Mp7, elk handle karambit and in the shadow of those beautiful colors we […]
The Gear and Gun Labor Day Deals of 2018
1. Palmetto State Armory The first entry in our Gear and Gun labor day deals is from the always affordable Palmetto State Armory. If you are like me you likely open up PSA emails every day and wonder how exactly do they sell stuff so cheap? Are they a money laundering operation? Economy of scale? Who […]
Black Rifle Coffee Company | Labor Day Sale, Up to 30% off!
Black Rifle Coffee Company Labor Day sale. Up to 30% Off Site Wide Favorites! Click on the following photos to be directed to the sales pages. Use coupon code LABORDAY for 10% off storewide, including marked down products.
Old Glory in Thailand during Operation Cobra Gold
This picture was taken by one of my teammates in the mid-1990’s. Alpha Company, 2nd Ranger Battalion was deployed to Thailand in support of Operation Cobra Gold. A large-scale training exercise that had us working with the Thai Commandos in the jungle regions. It was miserably hot during our time in Thailand but we appreciated […]
4th of July: Tales from the Past
This 4th of July I chose to remember the Veterans of past conflicts. The marker is from the grave of Cpl William A Smith, a World War One Veteran who served with the 2nd Brigade of the 26th Infantry Regiment during the Battle of the Soissons. On July 19th 1918 one day into the four-day […]
Watch: What is freedom? What does it mean to be an American?
I know this isn’t some article, review or video on the latest piece of sexy gear or weaponry, but I felt it was appropriate and the timing was right. In the midst of all the violence we’ve seen and experienced, we need to not forget what our freedom means and what being an American means. […]
Photo of the day: Remote outpost in Kunar, Afghanistan
Taken on top of a remote outpost in Kunar, Afghanistan just after a firefight where insurgents attacked our larger COP with recoilless rifles and small arms. My platoon and I returned fire with machine gun fire and Gustav’s as well as provided FSO duties to walk our 120mm Howitzers on target. *Photo was taken in 2012 […]