While I was back home on some down time I made the choice to get some new kit and make some upgrades. One thing I have been keen to try out was the Warrior Assault Systems Quick Release Sling H&K Hook. Looks like a Gucci piece of kit so I got in touch with the […]
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Tactical Tailor MAV reviewed by an active duty Special Operations member
Halfway through the SFQC (Special Forces Qualification Course), I realized I had effectively utilized the ubiquitous Army issued FLC (Fighting Load Carrier) to its utmost potential and was left wanting. I could not efficiently carry my loadout as well as all my necessary comms equipment comfortably. The search was begun to uncover a more capable, […]
Testing the new First Spear AAC plate carrier system
Two RHIBS running and gunning and conducting training in a formation on a calm and warm day 2 miles off the east coast. Nothing like a selfie to show how tactical you can be! This picture was taken right before the RHIB behind me made its approach to “tighten up” the formation. Doing this at […]
AR500 Armor End of Summer Clearance!
With Labor Day behind us, we all get back to our every day lives of school and work. That doesn’t mean we should go without protection though, and it’s easier than ever to bring with you everywhere you go! Save 20% on Level IIIA Hybrid backpack armor! You won’t have to wait either: available to ship […]
Protech Shift 360 PC and Rifle Plates | First Impressions
When I came home from work today there was a box on my front porch and guess what was in it. Yes, the Protech Shift 360 plate carrier and the accompanying rifle plates. I put the box on the table, cut it open, and there it was. Immediately my ceiling opened up and Mad Dog […]
Short to Medium Range Operational Loadout
My short range gear is my favorite. I use it during VBSS and short-medium range ops. Why is it my favorite? It’s light and fast! I’m going to skip on the Comms/batteries and all that and just move straight into what gear I run starting from the ground up. Under Armour is my choice of […]
5.11 TacTec Plate Carrier: One of the most lightweight and best fitting plate carriers you can find
When I first started looking for a plate carrier I was overwhelmed with all of the options there are on the current market. There are so many companies making plate carries these days with various options and features. I would mainly be using my plate carrier for working out and range training. When I first […]
Loadout Room photo of the day: What carrier do I wear nowadays?
I had the privilege of training with Kyle Defoor in the past and can confidently say that he is one of the top instructors out there. You can take any one of his courses, no matter your skill level, and learn something new. The small break out sessions that Kyle conducts throughout his courses are just as […]
T3 Active Shooter Response Kit: Your answer to a bad situation that has gotten much worse
The unvalued indifference that individuals used to cast a negative opinion upon prepared persons is slowly evolving into an understanding that we are encapsulated in an ever more turbulent society. Bad shit happens, It is a part of life; be prepared. Enter the T3 Active Shooter Kit. This vehicle or home-based body armor solution is […]
A brief history of bulletproof vests and armor
The evolution of the firearm is an interesting one — from the unknown Chinese origins of gunpowder, to the fire lance, and the slow development of handheld tubes that use gunpowder to force a projectile outward and into an enemy target. By the 1300s, what we consider guns today were well along in development, and […]