The tour of the various processes was coming to a close so we were invited to the obligatory tasting (My favorite part). But what I didn’t know was just how awesome of a bar they have. Carved into the pre-existing stone, we were told to follow the dim lights leading into a cool and humid […]
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Photo of the day: Using Uber in Mexico
Loadout Room writer Nick Betts on using Uber in Mexico with a few simple tips on personal safety. He draws on his experience from doing close protection work for celebrities and DoS personnel domestically and abroad in high threat environments. “There are a number of things I do to ensure safety. Sit behind the driver, always. Also, talk to him […]
Photo of the day: Gun control in Mexico
Pictured here are a few of the “Fast and the Furious” guns. Found like most, in the hands of some very bad people in a very bad place. I lost a few friends to guns that were later linked back to this operation, so when I speak about it I do so with a very […]
Fortaleza Tequila | For the traveled gentleman
Depending on your geographical location in the United States or even the world for that matter, the near mention of Tequila usually causes at least a few people to shudder. They’re instantly reminded of “That one night in Cabo”, or even just a night in the dorms during college that got a little out of […]
Cartel Hitmen and the 50 BMG Gun
During 2008 we saw an influx of weapons on the cartel side that was very interesting. Almost as if they were giving someone a shopping list. Several of the law enforcement agencies started to procure armored vehicles for their command structure since it was very clear the criminal groups were specifically targeting them and some […]
10 QUESTIONS: RANGER MEDIC AND AUTHOR LEO JENKINS
There are a lot of people who talk the talk, but very few walk the walk. Enter Leo Jenkins. He’s a veteran of 3rd Ranger Battalion who has deployed multiple times as a special operations medic, and even been awarded for valor. He went on to leave the service and eventually be attached to a […]
Slingshots | A Primitive Weapon Still in use Today
There was a certain operations group down in Mexico that use to send an advanced group to scout out places for a raid in urban areas. One thing they would do days in advance was use sling shots to disable street lights in the area to make any night-time approach a bit more discreet. They […]
Are KAENON ARLO Sunglasses Ranger-Proof?
The Kaenon Arlos are crystal clear, but did they stay on Leo Jenkins while paddle boarding outside La Paz Mexico while launching backflips and handstands?