Ivan Loomis

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Don't Do it Wrong! How to Properly Wear Body Armor

Don’t Do it Wrong! How to Properly Wear Body Armor

And when it comes to ballistic armor, specifically hard plates that you will find in a plate carrier, proper placement is paramount. Otherwise you are just wearing a weight vest…

The Brigandine Plate Carrier by SKD Tactical

The Brigandine Plate Carrier by SKD Tactical

The Brig starts off like most plate carriers in that it is comprised of two plate bags, shoulder straps and a cummerbund. But as we dive into the details, we begin to see how the Brig shines.

The GripStop by True North Concepts

The GripStop by True North Concepts

When it comes to vertical grips, hand stops or angled foregrips, there are a ton of options out there. Some are useful, some are just obnoxious snag hazards. I will say, after a lot of use, one of my favorites is the GripStop by True North Concepts.

Mini A-DAP Target System by TA Targets

Mini A-DAP Target System by TA Targets

TA Targets brings you some solid gear for the range. When it comes to steel targets, not all targets are created equal.  There is a large disparity in quality and design.  With that in mind, lets take a look at the Mini A-DAP Target System by TA Targets. At the heart of it, the Mini [...]

The Kali Key: Breaking it to Fix it

The Kali Key: Breaking it to Fix it

Why would you ever want to turn an otherwise functioning semiautomatic AR-15/AR-10 patterned rifle into a bolt action rifle? Believe it or not, there are a few compelling reasons. And if you need to do that, the Kali Key will help.

Factory to Table: Part 8 - On the Hunt

Factory to Table: Part 8 – On the Hunt

While we can talk about skill and ability all day long, in the end, luck can rear its head, for better or worse. I felt like I was getting stonewalled at every turn this past year. What a journey it had been…

8" Barrel 300BK to 510yds - Factory to Table: Part 7

8″ Barrel 300BK to 510yds – Factory to Table: Part 7

With everything assembled, it was time to get to the range and see what kind of performance I could get out of all those components I’d put together.

Sig Sauer's New BDX 2.0 - SHOT Show 2020

Sig Sauer’s New BDX 2.0 – SHOT Show 2020

Let’s start with what Sig’s BDX system is. It is a synergistic system that uses their BDX equipped range finders and BDX scope line to give you first round hits. How is this done?

New Offerings from Norma - SHOT Show 2020

New Offerings from Norma – SHOT Show 2020

This year Norma has released three new offerings, serving the hunting, military and law enforcement communities as well as the concealed carry market.

Brand New!  Internal Scope Caps - SHOT Show 2020

Brand New! Internal Scope Caps – SHOT Show 2020

What if you had a super robust scope cap that didn’t hinge out on the side, obstructing your view? And one that could limit light transmission if needed? Enter the ISC by Lirces3.