DIY Low-Cost PVC Target Stand
Let’s face it, budgets are tight these days. While you can go out and pay $40 or more for a steel target stand, you can build your own target stand…
Hands-On with the New Benchmade Claymore Auto Opening Knife
The Benchmade® 9070SBK Claymore™ is an evolution of Benchmade’s push-button autos. The challenge that Benchmade gave to its design team in creating the Claymore was to create a full-frame full-size…
5.11 Norris Low — New Low-Top Norris Sneaker
5.11® has launched a number of new products for summer 202, as well as updates to existing products. They include an expansion of 5.11’s very popular line of Norris Sneakers…
Accessories Camping EDC Escape and Evasion Intelligence/Spies Mission Critical MISSION GEAR Product Reviews
ESEE Wallet E&E Kit & E&E Tools
“Always have an escape plan” Desmond Llewelyn as Q, The World Is Not Enough (1999). Kidnapping for ransom and extortion, hijacking, piracy and terrorism are now a worldwide phenomenon. If…
Shooting Off the Ruck
The most accurate precision rifle is only as accurate as the shooter. As every experienced shooter knows, accurate rifle shooting requires the application of the four key fundamentals of marksmanship…
THYRM CellVault-5M Modular Battery Case
There are a number of battery storage on the market for carrying spare batteries. The THYRM® CellVault™ line stands out from the pack. The innovative design, rugged construction and versatility…
5.11 Trail 9.5″ Short — Built for the Outdoorsman
Shorts are a warm weather staple. They’re comfortable cool, and practical attire when the temps begin to rise. However, the social acceptance of shorts as attire for adult males is…
Vertx Capitol Dress Shirt — Practical and Tactical
I never thought that I would be doing an article on a dress shirt for Spotter Up. But that was before Vertx® came out with its Capitol Dress Shirt. About…
Barrel Length and Precision Rifles — Why shorter barrels are often better
There’s a growing trend to shorter barrels on tactical precision rifles. In years past, a 24- to 26-inch barrel was practically a given. Accepted wisdom was that it was necessary…
Immediate Casualty Care IWB Series — Low-Profile IFAK Carry
Immediate Casualty Care (ICC) was founded by Jon Grabo, a full-time firefighter and paramedic, to provide training and low-profile gear for private security, on and off duty first responders and…