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 … [Read more...]
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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 … [Read more...]
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 specific point of view, … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]