UNITED STATES FORT BRAGG, N.C. (Mar. 28, 2017) – Spc. Matthew Ritter, an infantryman, assigned to Charlie Troop, 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, provides security while his squad mate prepares to scout the objective during a platoon live fire validation exercise. The event consists of air assault, platoon […]
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Blue Force Gear Ten Speed Magazine Pouches
Magazine retention balanced with speed is an issue for many people from the experienced operator to the person who enjoys training at the local range. Enter the Blue Force Gear Ten Speed Mag Pouch. I personally was extremely skeptical when I first ordered this piece of kit due to its lack of Velcro flap or […]
Loadout Room photo of the day | RAF Mildenhall combat controller earns Grateful Nation Award
AFGHANISTAN Tech. Sgt. Ted Hofknecht watches for insurgent activity from the side door of a helicopter in eastern Afghanistan. Hofknecht was honored at the Jewish Institute of National Security Affairs awards dinner Nov. 7, 2011, in Washington, D.C., receiving the JINSA Grateful Nation Award. Hofknecht, from Crossville, Tenn., was attached to an elite Army Green […]
Smith Drop Elite Sunglasses: Unmatched clarity and MilSpec protection
Smith Drop Elite I’m a sucker for a good quality pair of sunglasses that double as eye protection for shooting and other adventure related activities. We have previously reviewed the Smith Frontman Elite sunglasses. The Smith Frontman Elite are a do-it-all shield for your eyes. They provide ballistic protection whether you’re on the range, the battlefield, ripping down your […]
SOG Spec Elite 1 Auto: Designed as a backup tool for military and law enforcement
My grandpappy told me never go into the woods without, at a minimum, a knife somewhere on my person. Â When I was a young man, He gave me his old fixed blade buck knife and my father gave me a Swiss Army Fisherman for a more discreet and pragmatic day to day option. Â I still […]
Walker Razor Electronic Muffs
This past October my wife and I celebrated our 6th Anniversary and as a gift, she put together a ‘man can’ of my favorite gun goodies. Included in this was a set of Walker Razor earmuffs. I had wanted new a set of electronic muffs for some time. My last set grew a pair of […]
FlowFold Vanguard Wallet: Minimalist wallet for everyday adventure
I have been growing my minimalist lifestyle over the past year, always looking for ways to reduce the unnecessary, Yet have whats needed to really live and enjoy life. Own less, live more. I recently came across the FlowFold product at a local sporting goods store, but at that time decided not to make the […]
V Development Group Megingjörð concealed carry belt
I’ve been a concealed carrier for several years now and have always carried AIWB. Finding the right belt to support this carry method can be somewhat of a challenge. It’s easy to sink alot of hard earned cash into several belts until you find one that not only supports and conceals your firearm, but offers […]
Loadout Room photo of the day | 26th MEU Maritime Raid Force Qatar Sniper Live Fire
QATAR A 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Maritime Raid Force Marines fires a M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System while conducting a marksmanship training exercise at a range in Qatar, April 22, 2013. Eagle Resolve is an annual multilateral exercise designed to enhance regional cooperative defense efforts of the Gulf Cooperation Council nations and U.S. Central Command. […]
What is your Self-Defense Protocol?
What is your self-defense protocol when you leave your house? Are you prepared to react in low light or dark conditions? What do you carry on your person to aid in your defense? These are questions everyone should be asking themselves, especially with all the violence we’ve seen happen around the world. These personal defense […]