Thomas Leitner, Author at Spotter Up

Who is Watching Me? – Basic Surveillance with Condition Grey

June 13, 2019

Concealment, Escape and Evasion, Planning, Prepping & Survival, Tactics

A while back I was going through a thought experiment while I waiting to pick up a client who was under active threat. The threat was actively stalking the client and her kids, and had been seen around the ... Read More...

SEREPick – Covert Entry Course

Thomas Leitner

March 3, 2019

American Spark, Escape and Evasion, Home Security, Keychains, Lock Picking, NETWORKS, Prepping & Survival

Getting busy with the new tools About seven years ago I met Matt Fiddler at Shot Show, and we talked a bit about physical security and what it meant to various people. He was an extremely humble and thought... Read More...

Golden Rule of Tactical Preparation

Thomas Leitner

February 4, 2019

Home Security, Martial Arts, MASTERY, Mission Security, Opinion, Planning, Prepping & Survival, PSYCHE, Tactics, Weaponizing the Behavioral Sciences, Wisdom

If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance that you have violence in mind. Statistically speaking, you likely haven’t had to experience life ending violence unless you’ve served in the military or a rough ne... Read More...

Ed’s Manifesto – Counter Custody

Thomas Leitner

January 22, 2019

Concealment, EDC, Escape and Evasion, Gadgets, Home Security, Planning, Prepping & Survival, Surviving on the Cheap, Tactics, Weaponizing the Behavioral Sciences

Totally not a murder room...... On the other side of the southern border of our country, chaos is a part of life in some parts of those parts. The culture is rich and vibrant, but like any other part of the... Read More...

Give Me Solutions, Not Problems

Thomas Leitner

December 26, 2018

Inspirational, Leadership, LIFE, MASTERY, Opinion, Planning, PSYCHE, Tactics, Weaponizing the Behavioral Sciences, Wisdom

In many of my classes that I teach, I often speak with my students about issues they face. In every aspect of my life when people approach me for advice with their challenges, I stop them when they focus their ... Read More...

Tactikka Core by PETZL

Thomas Leitner

October 5, 2018

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

Sooner or later, you’re going to have to up your game at night. Depending on your budget that might be a bit difficult for those of you that are looking for an easier solution, and that’s where the Tactikka fro... Read More...

Green Ops – Concealed Carry Close Quarters Combatives

Thomas Leitner

July 22, 2018

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

When I first got started learning how to shoot I had a very military approach to everything I did. Eventually, I realized that though I was proficient at shooting my rifle, I needed to seek out training for... Read More...

Lokko Starter Lock Pick Set

Thomas Leitner

July 6, 2018

Accessories, Concealment, EDC, Escape and Evasion, Gadgets, Home Security, Keychains, Lock Picking, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews

One of the most overlooked skills that one can add to their tool box is that of lock picking. Due to movies and television, most people look at this skill as that which belongs to criminals and spies. Thing is,... Read More...

Kuhl Short Sleeve Button Up

Thomas Leitner

February 20, 2018

Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews, Style

RIGHT NOW UNTIL THE END OF MARCH 5th, 2018 25% OFF ANY KUHL PURCHASE. COUPON CODE: SPOTTERKUHL GO TO USE GEAR Over the past three years I’ve become known amongst my friends as a bit of a Kuhl fanboy, and ... Read More...

Propper 36” Rifle Gun Case Reviewed

Thomas Leitner

December 17, 2017

Bags, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews

A few weeks ago I received a package in the mail, which is a fairly common occurrence given my proclivity to burn through money this time of the year…..starting with the intent to buy gifts for fr... Read More...

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