The Loadout Room

Welcome to the Loadout Room, a space designed for individuals who share similar interests. Leave your ego behind as you enter. Whether you're in the Military, a Law Enforcement Officer, a Gamer, a Hunter, or an Airsoft fan, this is your destination for honest and thorough reviews on top-quality gear and firearms. We prioritize quality content, so you won't find any fluff here. If necessary, we will provide constructive critiques and alert you to potential issues with certain products. Unlike many traditional publications that prioritize their advertisers, we maintain transparency. Our sponsors know that we won't shy away from honest evaluations, even regarding their products. The best part of the Loadout Room is the opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions with fellow enthusiasts who have real-world experience in challenging situations. We understand the importance of relying on reliable gear when it matters most.

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SHOT Show 2025 | The Loadout Room

1 month ago | loadoutroom.com | Fred Rowlands

SHOT Show is always about new items, updated new models and new ways of doing old jobs. This year was no different and while I took the time to see all the new, there were some old favorites that I got to see and hope to show them here in the future. First and foremost, I know I’m late. I caught a cold leaving Las Vegas, it didn’t want to leave and then it came back. But enough sitting around, here are some of the awesome gear and guns I saw in Vegas. Range day was Monday and oh the fun we had.
Wanted: A Fearless Leader for LoadoutRoom.com

1 month ago | loadoutroom.com | Guy McCardle

Listen up, gear freaks, tacti-nerds, and those who live for the click of a fresh mag seating home. LoadoutRoom.com is looking for a new top dog—a fearless, gear-loving, review-writing machine to take the helm and lead this beast into its next evolution. This isn’t a job for the timid. If you think a good review is just regurgitating Amazon specs, you’re in the wrong damn place.
Pic of the Day, Prepping Is a Year 'Round Activity

2 months ago | loadoutroom.com | Fred Rowlands

Normally we have one good cold spell here in NW Florida each winter, 5 maybe 6 days where the nights are below freezing and the days are maybe 40deg. They already enjoyed a beautiful white winter in January this year (complete with 9 inches of snow) while I was attending SHOT Show in Las Vegas. That would normally be it for the year.
Osight X Red Dot Sight: A Hard-Hitting, No-Nonsense Review

2 months ago | loadoutroom.com | Fred Rowlands

Listen up, folks. The Osight X isn’t some run-of-the-mill red dot that you slap onto your gun and hope for the best. This thing is built for serious shooters, the kind that demand reliability, durability, and a no-fuss design that actually works. If you’re in the market for a battle-ready optic that can take a beating and keep running, you might want to pay attention.
The Four Best Places to Buy Cigars Online

2 months ago | loadoutroom.com | Guy McCardle

With a wide selection of online cigar stores, customers are spoiled for choice. If youâ€™re looking for a place to source cigars for your next brothers-in-arms get-together, take some disciplined time to locate the best quality, prices and overall deals. Ordering cigars online means systematically researching the best online shops.
Adept Armor’s Thunder Plates: The Future of Lightweight Protection

Jan 9, 2025 | loadoutroom.com | Fred Rowlands

When it comes to cutting-edge body armor, Adept Armor is raising the bar with their Thunder Plates. Lightweight, durable, and designed for real-world combat scenarios, these plates are a game-changer for military personnel, law enforcement, and anyone serious about personal protection. Built for the Modern BattlefieldThe Thunder Plate is engineered with a composite of Amorphoid, a next-gen toughened silicate material, and ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE).
Shell Shock Technologies: The Lightweight Ammo Revolution You Need to Know About

Jan 8, 2025 | loadoutroom.com | Fred Rowlands

When it comes to innovation in the ammunition game, few players are making waves quite like Shell Shock Technologies (SST). If you’re not already familiar, let me introduce you to a company that’s rewriting the rules of what’s possible with ammo. Lightweight, cost-effective, and packed with benefits for both troops and everyday shooters, SST’s latest advancements aren’t just impressive—they’re potentially life-saving.
T'was the Night Before Christmas, a Garfield Tale

Dec 24, 2024 | loadoutroom.com | Fred Rowlands

Twas the night before Christmas and all thru SOFREP, all us mice were scurrying, we had missions to prep. For tis Christmas you see, a grand holiday, and we have friends and family everywhere, even some a world away. So now there are presents to wrap, veggies to chop, ham and turkeys to season, and of course Christmas candy to consume, all within reason. The oven is hot, the smoker lit, and the menu we’ve planned will be a major hit.
Navy SEAL Sniper's New Video Game: Center Mass-Streets of Ramadi

Dec 24, 2024 | loadoutroom.com | Guy McCardle

I’ve been working hard with Maximum Games for two years to create a realistic sniper game with sim-like qualities but also making sure it’s not too complicated to maintain fun gameplay. I’ve been a gamer since my first Atari when I was obsessed with Stargate Defender!The game is based on the bestselling book about the Navy SEAL sniper program, The Killing School. I’m excited to get the gamer community’s reaction to the trailer. -Former Navy SEAL sniper Brandon Webb
10mm For Christmas Anyone?

Dec 15, 2024 | loadoutroom.com | Fred Rowlands

Yes Please Santa! Just beware, you’ll do more than shoot your eye out with this one. The 10mm cartridge was designed in response to the cataclysmic 1986 FBI Miami shootout in which FBI agents using 9mm caliber pistols were seriously outperformed. Regardless if the argument was true or not, the cartridge has endured. Yes, it has a hefty recoil that has to be managed but it’s not impossible, and when that’s handled properly the 10mm is a hard-hitting, flat-shooting bullet.