james slaughter, Author at Spotter Up

A Fine Mess needs some SOS

April 2, 2019

Camping, Food/Drink, Homesteading, Mission Critical, The Team Room

If you were able to travel through time and speak to soldiers of different era there are many topics you could choose to discuss. Great leaders and desperate battles would be one the list. “I was there with Cae... Read More...

SÄRMÄ TST M05 RES CAMO JACKET Review: Initial Impressions

james slaughter

April 2, 2019

Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews

I recently had a chance to review and evaluate the SÄRMÄ TST M05 RES Camo Jacket. This is the first part of a three part review. I will submit photos later in the year regarding wear and tear, and how well the... Read More...

Inland’s M1A1 Carbine. Part 1

james slaughter

December 20, 2018

Firearms, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews

The 1990s were salad days for militaria and military small arms collectors. I remember buying my first M1 Carbine when I was 18 years old at Navy Arms in Martinsburg, WV. I paid $150. There were racks of th... Read More...

MEC-GAR 15 Round Browning Hi-Power Mags

james slaughter

September 1, 2018

Accessories, Ammunition & Reloading, Firearms, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews

If you own a variety of modern handguns, chances are you own Mec-gar made magazines and you may not even realize it. Mec-gar is one of the leading manufacturers of handgun magazines in the world, and it own... Read More...

Elite Survival Systems Envoy EDC Messenger Bag

james slaughter

July 10, 2018

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

I remember buying my first messenger bag at West Virginia University bookstore in 1995. I was tired of carrying a backpack, and it was the only other real option at the time. I have carried one ever since. ... Read More...

One of the Best Knives You Probably Don’t Own MOD (Ministry of Defence) Survival Knife

james slaughter

January 21, 2018

EDC, Knives, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews

Knives are an interesting piece of kit. They are more frequently used than other items people carry with with them, and subsequently more frequently misused. The basic function of a knife is to cut or chop ... Read More...

A Few Words About History by Newest Spotter Up writer James Slaughter

james slaughter

August 6, 2017

Opinion, Speeches, Wisdom

Many people are interested in history. Some people have a casual interest, some people obsess over it. Some people will walk through a historic building or take a battlefield tour, and it generates enough inter... Read More...

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