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CQB Education Part 9 by Project Gecko- Wingman Tips
Guest Writer
July 16, 2017
CQB, Tactics
Gunfighting 101: Body Transitions Behind Cover from WARRIOR POET SOCIETY
Guest Writer
August 20, 2017
CQB, Fitness Movements, Mission Critical, Shooting Tips & How To, Tactics
What the Combatives World can learn from Gabrielle Rubin
John Valentine
December 4, 2017
Concealment, Escape and Evasion, Fitness Movements, Mission Critical, Prepping & Survival, Tactics
TANDEMKROSS Glock “HALO” Charging Ring/Handle: Review
AJ Saulls
October 23, 2017
Accessories, EDC, Firearms, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Tactics
Basic Tactics: High Low Close Quarters Battle Technique
Michael Kurcina
December 22, 2016
CQB, MASTERY, Mission Critical, Mission Security, Planning, PSYCHE, Tactics
Project Gecko CQB Demo
Michael Kurcina
January 20, 2018
CQB, Tactics

Latest Industry News

Outdoor Research®, News From Our Grapevine
Brad Shepherd
May 8, 2019
LRAD 360XL-MID Mobile Kit at the Warrior Expo West
Brad Shepherd
May 3, 2019
Viktos 1911 Boot
Joshua Shaw
May 2, 2019
1st Time Shot Show 2019 Vendors!
Will Rodriguez
April 25, 2019
Grey Ghost Gear Deploys RRS Transport Bag
Michael Kurcina
April 18, 2019
Grey Ghost Gear Debuts BAR-5200 Modern Ruck
Michael Kurcina
April 1, 2019
5.11® Announces Latest Product Integration Partnership with Ubisoft®
Michael Kurcina
March 14, 2019
5.11 LAUNCHES 5.11 ABR ACADEMY
Michael Kurcina
March 12, 2019
Who Are British Tactical?
Guest Writer
February 28, 2019
RE Factor Tactical releases a unique new modular plate carrier
Michael Kurcina
February 25, 2019
Industry Comes Together to Support Fallen Officer Matthew Rittner’s Fundraiser
Michael Kurcina
February 17, 2019
SIG SAUER Introduces 120gr Supersonic 300BLK SBR Elite Copper Duty Ammunition for Short Barrel Rifles
Mark Miller
February 12, 2019

GEEK OUT from our Latest Movie News

Dhaka Movie Wraps Up Filming with Chris Hemsworth
Michael Kurcina
February 18, 2019
John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum Trailer is Up!
Michael Kurcina
January 19, 2019
Beirut (2018) Movie Review 3 out of 5 stars
Scott Wolf
April 18, 2018
Tyger Tyger Burning Bright
Michael Kurcina
April 8, 2018
Spotter Up Interview: Jay Dobyns, Author and Retired Federal Agent
Bill Farmer
February 14, 2018
1
12 Strong Movie Review
Will Rodriguez
January 20, 2018
7 Days In Entebbe
Michael Kurcina
December 31, 2017
Sicaro 2: Soldado
Michael Kurcina
December 31, 2017
The Package (1989) Movie Review and Summary
Michael Kurcina
November 26, 2017
12 STRONG New Trailer with Chris Hemsworth battling the Taliban
Michael Kurcina
November 22, 2017
Bill Murray’s STRIPES being developed into a TV Series
Michael Kurcina
November 19, 2017
Thailand boxing thriller A Prayer Before Dawn has intense Movie Trailer
Michael Kurcina
October 31, 2017

Latest Product Reviews

DRY CASE- MASONBORO BACKPACK DRY BAG

Scott Wolf

May 15, 2019

Bags, Camping, Diving, Fishing, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews

Rock Island Ultra-CS-L 45 – A Compact 45

DougP

May 14, 2019

EDC, Firearms, Home Security, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews

BRISTOL PARKA BY 5.11

Scott Wolf

May 10, 2019

Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews, Style

Streamlight ProTac 90 Every Day Carry LED Light

Jason Silva

May 7, 2019

Accessories, EDC, Flashlights, Gadgets, Home Security, Illumination, MISSION GEAR, Mission Security, Optics, Product Reviews

Viktos 1911 Boot

Joshua Shaw

May 2, 2019

Industry News, Load Bearing, Mission Critical, Mission Footwear, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews, Style, The Team Room

Eberlestock Little Brother Pack and Weapon Carrier

Michael Lake

April 30, 2019

Bags, Firearms, hunting, Load Bearing, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews, Shooting Tips & How To

Firearms and All that Good Stuff

Beretta PX4 Storm: The Forgotten Alternative
David Donchess
August 30, 2017
1
SHOT Show 2018: Walther PPS M2 RMSC
David Donchess
January 23, 2018
TANDEMKROSS Glock “HALO” Charging Ring/Handle: Review
AJ Saulls
October 23, 2017
How to Store your Rifle Sling
Michael Kurcina
December 23, 2017
The KPOS Pathfinder – The Ultimate Truck Gun Option?
Guest Writer
May 7, 2018
CZ P10F Optics Ready: Full range and Tabletop Review
Joshua Shaw
April 4, 2019
Red Dot Odyssey – The WHAT (Equipment choices for Competition and Concealed Carry)
Joshua Shaw
October 31, 2017
Shot Show 2017 Product Spotlight: Brugger and Thomet Universal Service Weapon with Aimpoint Nano
Joshua Shaw
January 22, 2017
The Tactical Shotgun Part 2: Misconceptions and Disinformation
Michael Kurcina
May 15, 2015
CruxOrd Extended Magazine Release Review
AJ Saulls
August 15, 2016
HK P2000: The Better USP Compact
David Donchess
March 31, 2017
3
Don’t Forget to Exercise This Part of Your Body- The Eyes!
JC Son
April 14, 2018

Mission Gear for Survival

Enhanced War Belt from Gadsden Dynamics

Nathaniel Lindsley

November 8, 2017

EDC, Firearms, Home Security, Load Bearing, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews, Style

OptimusTerra HE Cook Set: Cooking with Gas

Mark Miller

December 11, 2018

Camping, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR

Book Review: God’s Terrorists

Michael Kurcina

April 3, 2017

Book Reading List, Books, Opinion, Product Reviews, PSYCHE

Weapon Logic: IQ Upgrade for your Rifle

Jon Dufresne

February 11, 2017

Accessories, ADS Inc., Ammunition & Reloading, CQB, Firearms, Industry News, Information, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews, Tactics, Tech/Science

VSSL Survival Flashlight Preview by SEALGrinder PT

Guest Writer

January 21, 2016

Camping, Fishing, Flashlights, Homesteading, Illumination, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Prepping & Survival, Product Reviews

1620 Workwear Nyco Double Knee Pant Product Review

Jason Silva

February 27, 2018

Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews, Style

Tech/Science

LRAD 360XL-MID Mobile Kit at the Warrior Expo West
Brad Shepherd
May 3, 2019
Sightmark Wraith – The Next Step in Affordable Digital Night Vision
Michael Lake
April 21, 2019
A review of: Streamlight Bandit Pro Rechargeable LED Headlamp
M Beach
April 19, 2019
Glock Airsoft Review
Michael Green
February 21, 2019
Silynx Clarus Pro Lite
Chet Stone
January 21, 2019
Streamlight ProTac 90: 300 Lumen Right Angle Mini Light
Mark Miller
January 17, 2019
GSL’s 9mm Stealth Suppressor: A Tool for the Quiet Professional
Mark Miller
January 10, 2019
Pulsar Core FXQ50 Thermal Imaging Attachment
Fred
December 13, 2018
Sightmark Latitude 20-60X80 Tactical Spotting Scope
Michael Lake
December 3, 2018
Latitude 15-45×60 Tactical Spotting Scope
Fred
November 27, 2018
Small and Mighty TLR-8: 500 Lumen Light with Red Aiming Laser
Mark Miller
November 23, 2018
Sightmark Photon RT 6X50 Digital Night Vision Weaponsight
Michael Lake
November 16, 2018

Style Maketh the Doorkicker: The Tactical Gentleman

BRISTOL PARKA BY 5.11

Scott Wolf

May 10, 2019

Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews, Style

BRISTOL PARKA BY 5.11 The 5.11 Bristol Parka As an avid rock climber, outdoorsman and Infantryman, I have spent a l... Read More...

Viktos 1911 Boot

Joshua Shaw

May 2, 2019

Industry News, Load Bearing, Mission Critical, Mission Footwear, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews, Style, The Team Room

New for 2019 from Viktos company is the 1911 Boot, a cross between a work/duty boot and gucci street shoe, this boot wil... Read More...

The Approach Jacket from 5.11

Brook Bowen

April 29, 2019

Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews, Style, Travel

The Approach Jacket from 5.11 in black I grew up on the Pacific Coast of Washington state. Rain has always... Read More...

5.11 Mission Ready™ 3.0 90L bag

Michael Green

April 29, 2019

Bags, Load Bearing, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews, Style, The Team Room

I travel about once a month and about half of that time it is usually overseas in austere conditions. I’ve destroyed my... Read More...

Hooten and Young OPERATION GOTHIC SERPENT Cigars

Steve Rabinovich

April 27, 2019

American Spark, Food/Drink, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, NETWORKS, Style, The Team Room

Hooten Young is now open for business! A product review is forthcoming. Stay tuned for more! was founded ... Read More...

Review of the 1791 Gunleather COMBO OPEN TOP MULTI-FIT BELT HOLSTER 2.1 AND MAG 1.2

Matt Bray

April 19, 2019

Accessories, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews, Style

Review of the 1791 Gunleather COMBO OPEN TOP MULTI-FIT BELT HOLSTER 2.1 AND MAG 1.2 I received the COMBO OPEN TOP MUL... Read More...

Gunfighter Writer Wildman Monk

Regret
Michael Kurcina
August 19, 2018
1
12 Strong Movie Review
Will Rodriguez
January 20, 2018
On Veteran’s Day, Thank You to Vets & Americans
Will Rodriguez
November 11, 2015
An Interview with Spotter Up Writer Jason Silva, US Marine and Retired Police Officer
Michael Kurcina
December 16, 2017
“Hero” Worship
Ben Johnson
March 9, 2018
Sunday Inspiration: Travel
Michael Kurcina
December 3, 2017
The 11/11 11:11 Veteran’s Memorial
Alex Popovic
November 12, 2016
An Interview with a Marine: Battle of Fallujah
Michael Kurcina
July 30, 2016
Sunday Inspiration: You are a Warrior
Michael Kurcina
February 11, 2018
Waking Up
Michael Kurcina
September 16, 2018
There is a Light that Will Never Go Out
Michael Kurcina
April 26, 2018
The SFC Wyatt Goldsmith Coffee Infused Smoke from Degenerate Cigars
Michael Kurcina
March 17, 2017

Business Info

Rugged Man Coffee – positive energy

Rab

October 15, 2018

American Spark, Coffee, Food/Drink, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews

It seems like these days everyone is making coffee, or at least getting into it. Fads are what they are, but for th... Read More...

IWI Academy Tavor I: The Bullpup School

Guest Writer

August 12, 2018

American Spark, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, NETWORKS, Planning, Shooting Tips & How To

Green Ops – Concealed Carry Close Quarters Combatives

Thomas Leitner

July 22, 2018

American Spark, NETWORKS, Prepping & Survival, Shooting Tips & How To, Tactics

Opinion

Inaugural Podcast, What is Spotter Up?

Michael Kurcina

May 14, 2019

Inspirational, Interviews, Leadership, LIFE, Opinion, PSYCHE, Spotterup Podcasts, The Team Room, Wisdom

https://soundcloud.com/spotterup/podcast-episode-1-inaugural-what-is-spotter-up *The views and opinions expressed on ... Read More...

Arming School Staff Members – Let’s look at the facts

Kevin Quinn

May 13, 2019

Escape and Evasion, Home Security, LIFE, Memorial, Opinion, Planning, Prepping & Survival, Wisdom

Madness and Fragility

Michael Kurcina

April 11, 2019

Opinion, PSYCHE, Reflkt, The Team Room

Weaponizing the Behavioral Sciences

Weaponizing Fight Or Flight: Follow Through

David Donchess

April 9, 2017

Escape and Evasion, Martial Arts, Prepping & Survival, PSYCHE, Tactics, Values and Mission, Weaponizing the Behavorial Sciences

There is a unique sense of vulnerability during a firefight that makes you want to get really low to the ground to save ... Read More...

Autopilot/Muscle Memory

David Devaney

April 21, 2017

Firearms, Home Security, Martial Arts, MASTERY, Mission Fitness, Opinion, PSYCHE, Shooting Tips & How To, Weaponizing the Behavorial Sciences

Phrases to Live By (That let you live your life like a boss)

Clayton Pollack

February 1, 2016

Inspirational, LIFE, Life and Family, PSYCHE, The Team Room, Weaponizing the Behavorial Sciences, Wisdom

The Team Room, Read and Chill

Burn With Purpose

Jordan Laird

May 19, 2019

Poetry, The Team Room, War Punk

“B U R N W I T H PURPOSE” This fire now consumes me; in thundering fury, falls silent my souls lament. - I alon... Read More...

Inaugural Podcast, What is Spotter Up?

Michael Kurcina

May 14, 2019

Inspirational, Interviews, Leadership, LIFE, Opinion, PSYCHE, Spotterup Podcasts, The Team Room, Wisdom

Morale T-Shirt from Spotterup Ways of the Gunfighter

Michael Kurcina

May 10, 2019

American Apparel, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, The Team Room

Mission Fitness

Lateral movement with a rifle, with Mike Green and Nate Stokes
Michael Kurcina
May 19, 2019
Goldilocks of Giving
Mandee Ramella
May 1, 2019
Modified Get Up to Get the Day Started
Kelly Kurcina
April 14, 2019
Seven Things You Should Know About Your First Shooting Competition
Ben Johnson
April 13, 2019
Basic Tactics: Have a Plan Before Clearing Danger Areas
Michael Kurcina
March 26, 2019
C&G Holsters Universal Tourniquet Pouch
Joshua Shaw
February 26, 2019
Altama Foxhound SR 8″- the boot, is good!
Rab
February 8, 2019
Improve your BMI with Nutrisystem: Sustainable Diet
Mark Miller
December 16, 2018
BUBS Naturals Collagen and MCT Powder
Frank H
November 29, 2018
Asend Nutrition Hydration Mix (Strawberry Acai).
Chet Stone
November 25, 2018
Spotter Up Review: Ancestral Supplements
Bill Farmer
November 6, 2018
0600 GO! Commando run at Achnacarry from Arminius Tribe
Michael Kurcina
September 8, 2018

ADS, Inc.

Outdoor Research®, News From Our Grapevine
Brad Shepherd
May 8, 2019
LRAD 360XL-MID Mobile Kit at the Warrior Expo West
Brad Shepherd
May 3, 2019
L3 Insight Technologies AN/PVS 14, Sustainment and Enhancement Program.
Brad Shepherd
November 2, 2018
Sorinex SandMine SandBag Reviewed
Chet Stone
September 1, 2018
HDT GLOBAL – Environmental Solutions for the Battlefield from ADS, Inc.
Rab
July 23, 2018
1
BeaverFit from ADS, Inc. Your one-stop dream range and gym!
Brad Shepherd
July 17, 2018
Harris Technology from ADS Inc– Connecting the battle space and beyond
Rab
July 17, 2018
Beyond Clothing from ADS, Inc. – Layering Systems Designed for Survival
Joshua Shaw
July 15, 2018
Phokus Research Group at ADS Inc Warrior Expo East
Steve Rabinovich
July 13, 2018
London Bridge Trading LBT Modular Plate Carrier at Warrior Expo East
Perry Yee
July 13, 2018
Backbay USA’s Ripper Composite System Armor Carrier at ADS, Inc Warrior Expo West
Guest Writer
May 5, 2018
The Drone Killer™ by IXI Technology at ADS, Inc. Warrior Expo West
Brad Shepherd
May 5, 2018
1

Reflkt

What is this Brotherhood of Man?
Michael Kurcina
May 19, 2019
Ring in the Hours with Action
Michael Kurcina
May 15, 2019
Trapped in the Tiger’s Cage
Michael Kurcina
May 9, 2019
Listen to the Voice
Michael Kurcina
May 1, 2019
The Lion Never Loses to the Lamb
Michael Kurcina
April 28, 2019
Mama Take This Badge from Me
Michael Kurcina
April 25, 2019
Madness and Fragility
Michael Kurcina
April 11, 2019
Thought and Action
Michael Kurcina
March 29, 2019
This Side of Paradise
Michael Kurcina
March 20, 2019
Stand for Something
Michael Kurcina
March 15, 2019
Send Me
Michael Kurcina
March 14, 2019
Wriggle to Freedom
Michael Kurcina
March 2, 2019

News & Intel

1st Time Shot Show 2019 Vendors!
Will Rodriguez
April 25, 2019
Kroko Tactical Handcuff Pouch
dwh747
November 7, 2018
Jury is out on women succeeding in combat arms
M Beach
September 25, 2018
Backbay USA’s Ripper Composite System Armor Carrier at ADS, Inc Warrior Expo West
Guest Writer
May 5, 2018
The Drone Killer™ by IXI Technology at ADS, Inc. Warrior Expo West
Brad Shepherd
May 5, 2018
1
RE Factor Tactical – Making sense of VA home loans
Rab
April 15, 2018
The premier surveillance and inspection robot, the Sarcos Guardian™ S
Brad Shepherd
April 15, 2018
Testing The Door Blaster HDB 90 ST By Holmatro At Tac-Up by Arminius Tribe
Mark van Riele
April 6, 2018
1
The Range Robot, A Tactical Combat Shooting System from Arminius Tribe
Mark van Riele
March 19, 2018
Breach Ops 2018, Hosted By Tac-Up Tactical Upgrading from Arminius Tribe
Mark van Riele
March 17, 2018
Salomon X ALP MTN GTX FORCES New Boot for 2018
Michael Kurcina
February 22, 2018
First Gender Integrated Infantry Class Graduates with More Questions than Answers
Will Rodriguez
February 20, 2018