When you hear the term self-defense, you naturally think that only men must protect themselves. However, assaults and other dangers also concern women. According to statistics, one out of every six women has been stalked, and one in three will be sexually assaulted in their lifetime. Individuals of color and LGBTQ individuals are at a […]
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Is a Red Dot Optic Worth the Investment for Your Everyday Carry?
When it comes to firearms, the red dot optic has become a popular choice for many shooters. This is especially true when it comes to pistols. A red dot optic mounted on your pistol can help you acquire your target much faster than traditional iron sights. However, is this type of optic worth the investment […]
Anatomy of a Barrel – Beginner’s Guide
In order to understand how a barrel works, you must first understand the anatomy of a barrel. A gun barrel is made up of several different parts, each with its own unique purpose. In this beginner’s guide, we will discuss the function of each part and explain how they work together to create an accurate […]
What Does a Stun/Concussion Grenade Do?
Every first responder needs to have a comprehensive understanding of any equipment they use on the job. This knowledge can help reduce the risk of injury and increase efficiency in emergency situations. An important piece of safety equipment that is used by many fire departments and police departments are the concussion grenades. A concussion grenade […]
The M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle: The Beginner’s Guide
The M27 Automatic Rifle is the standard squad automatic weapon for all US Marines. The M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle (IAR) is a select-fire weapon that chambers the NATO-standard 5.56x45mm cartridge. It is derived from the Heckler & Koch HK416 and is currently in service with the United States Marine Corps. The M27 is often mistaken […]
Kel-Tec Sub 2000: Portable, Light, HIghly Effective Firepower
Kel-Tec is one of the most innovative gun makers in the market, as they continually launch various variants for firearms that are comparatively less expensive than the competition. In addition, Kel-Tec is known for providing updated, practical improvements to its initial designs, and here, we will tackle the features of its very own Sub 2000. […]
SITREP: Ukraine Doubles Down on Surprise Attacks, Struggles in Luhansk, While Russians Debate Nationwide Mobilization
A week after the successful reclamation of the Kharkiv Oblast region, Ukrainian soldiers are riding on the momentum to push most, if not all, Russian troops out of the border. Ukraine has confirmed another counterattack in Kharkiv has begun, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky saying this is “not the time to name the towns where […]
SITREP: Ukraine Doubles Down on Surprise Attacks, Struggles in Luhansk, While Russians Debate Nationwide Mobilization
A week after the successful reclamation of the Kharkiv Oblast region, Ukrainian soldiers are riding on the momentum to push most, if not all, Russian troops out of the border. Ukraine has confirmed another counterattack in Kharkiv has begun, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky saying this is “not the time to name the towns where […]
How to field strip and clean an AK series rifle
A well made AK variant can be incredibly reliable and accurate believe it or not. It still requires routine maintenance to stay at this level of overall quality though. Sure, you can neglect the rifle or run it dry (unlubricated) but it’s not the most ideal state of operation; for any weapon system for that […]
Watch: Griffon Industries (and some models) give you a refresher in firearm safety
Here at The Loadout Room, we’ve presented the rules of firearm safety in a number of different ways: from think pieces to analysis, from training tips to horror stories, but throughout all of our efforts to help keep our fellow firearm enthusiasts honest and responsible, there’s one thing we never thought of trying: lingerie. Fortunately […]