Like most gear enthusiasts I have a problem not putting the “best” gear on my rifle. What is the best? Gear that is used and vetted by only the most accomplished/published gunfighters in the business. For the longest time, I’ve only trusted Surefire lights on my weapons. They’ve never failed me at home or abroad […]
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Army’s search for a new combat boot reveals shortcomings with current designs
In an attempt to improve the soldiers’ well-being and effectiveness the U.S. Army is testing prototypes for its new Army Combat Boot (ACB). The U.S. Army Research, Development, and Engineering Command (RDECOM) Soldier Center settled on a number of prototypes. Over the span of the next four months, the Army will issue them to recruits […]
An interview with Andy Arrabito of Half Face Blades
Half Face Blades, man… Andy Arrabito. Owner of Half Face Blades, humbled, retired Frogman, actor/stuntman/military tech, badass, outdoorsman and visionary. Andy does it all. His vision behind Half Face Blades is revolutionary to say the least. I mean who doesn’t get intrigued by a guy who rode a horse with his face painted half black […]
Ronin Tactics Warrior’s Belt
Before I do a review on a new piece of gear or order something new for that matter, I always try to do a pretty good amount of research. In the case of the Ronin Tactics Warrior’s Belt, there isn’t much available so I’m here to remedy that. Ronin Tactics is following the current trend of the […]
Special Operations Member Jeff Gurwitch Explains Gear Trends Among Team Guys
It’s seldom that we get a view into the high tempo world of Special Operations units. Much is said about the gear used and worn by these units. What makes insight into the gear used so interesting is that to some extent or another it has to last and make the cut. And while there are other […]
Jack Murphy’s Special Forces Weapons Sergeant Loadout
M4 w/EO Tech, LA-5, Pentagon Light, Magpul stock, SOPMOD foregrip 6x additional 5.56 magazines M9 pistol Safariland drop holster Sordins 4x additional 9mm magazines Mossburg 500 12-guage shotgun Approx. 12 additional 12-guage rounds MICH helmet PVS-14’s 5x Flashbangs 1x Fragmentation grenade MBITR radio Flexcuffs Merrill boots Penflare gun and flares spare batteries Camelbak Platecarrier w/ […]
First Look | S.O.B. Tactical FSS B-Sling
The “Sheriff of Baghdad” aka Sergeant Major (ret) John McPhee is one bad dude… in fact, I think I’d rather take a knife into a gun fight than have to be on the other side of his gun. From Bosnia to South America and Afghanistan to Iraq this dude has been there and done that […]
Hard Head Veterans ATE Ballistic Helmet
There are a lot of helmets out there right now. Many of these helmets cost far north of a grand or close to it. This leaves many freedom loving Americans with a hard choice. Does he buy a very expensive brain bucket or does he choose to go with a cheaper and maybe inferior helmet? […]
Ferro Concepts Slickster: A multi-mission plate carrier
There are so many plate carriers out on the market now, it’s sometimes overwhelming to find the one that suits your needs. This is especially true if you have low-visibility requirements. High-visibility plate carriers are a dime a dozen, but finding a decent low-profile carrier is not as straightforward. Ferro Concepts seeks to rectify this […]
Watch: Gunfighter belt setup / First line gear (2018 ver)
Watch as Loadout Room writer, Garand Thumb, goes over his updated gunfighter belt setup. To reference his older video from about a year ago, check it out HERE. *Photo courtesy of Garand Thumb Youtube Channel