Guest Contributor, Scott Burton, BodyArmorNews.com The only way police officers can learn how body armor will affect their performance is by wearing it during training. Hard and soft body armor will each have a different impact. So, wearing both types of during firearms and defensive tactics (DT) training will allow officers to be much better […]
Military
Welcome to the dark side: The new Bremont U-2/51-JET
A quality watch has many characteristics that make it unique. With the U-2/51-JET, Bremonthasdone something particularly unique in my eyes by seamlessly melding several styles into one timepiece. The Bremont U-2/51-JET is a pilot watch that can trace its lineage to the original U-2 model that was developed for the 9th Reconnaissance Wing (USAF) and tested at altitudes up to 100,000 feet and […]
AMMO Inc. Expanding Product Offering to Meet Demands of Large Military Channel
Investment in 50-Caliber Equipment Positions Company for Significant Future Growth SCOTTSDALE, AZ, August 28, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – AMMO, Inc. (OTC:POWW), an innovator in ammunition technology, today announced its strategic entry into the U.S. Military channel. With the recent approval of the United States Department of Defense budget for fiscal years 2018 and 2019, AMMO, Inc. announced […]
The ZIPPO Windproof lighter
In 1942, Zippo released an advertisement that said, “The world over, wherever there are fighting men, the demand for Zippos is terrific. The genuine demand for Zippos by G.I. Joes is the one reason why there are no civilian sales at this time.” Jump ahead forty plus years later and I can recall my excitement […]
Environmentally Friendly Ammo | The Green Bullet?
I guess all of the depleted uranium and lead we’ve been firing overseas in recent conflicts has got our government concerned. According to Washington, the The Army is switching from lead bullets in many small-caliber arms to “environmentally friendly” rounds. The new green bullets will slowly start to replace the M855 (5.56 mm) and the 7.62 […]
The M40A5 Sniper Rifle!
For those of you who are interested in long-range precision/sniping and are thinking about purchasing a sniper rifle, I would like to introduce to you one of my favorite rifles, the M40A5. There’s a plethora of rifles on the market that we can choose from, but for the most of us, they can be out […]
The Heckler & Koch USP .45 Compact
Today’s review comes to you from a Load Out Room reader. Hope you enjoy! – Nick The Heckler & Koch USP .45 Compact By Eric Maudsley m (Former Mil/LE) I’ve been in the military or law enforcement in some capacity for the last 24 years, so I’ve seen plenty of different guns come and go, […]
AK-47 Accuracy and Reliability
Before the price gouging of weapons, while I was stationed at Ft. Benning GA, I purchased an AK-47 (Romanian) at a local dealership for $174.00. I wanted an AK-47 after a few deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, everyone in those areas of operations had one and it seemed to serve its purpose for them just […]
Hey First Responders: Chris Has Got Your Back!
Everyday New York City’s first responders answer to thousands of calls for help around the city. From caring for the sick and elderly, to preventing crime, and fighting the cities worst fires. Our heroes work day in and day out, never holding a normal sleep schedule and putting strains on their bodies and minds that […]
Pistols: The Beretta M9
I wanted to focus today on military pistols, and specifically the Beretta M9. I start here with the Beretta M9 because it is the most commonly used sidearm across the armed services. In the coming future, expect to see others covered here as well, from SIG Sauer to Heckler & Koch, but today, I’m just […]