Joshua Shaw, Author at Spotter Up

New Streamlight Products from SHOT show 2019

January 28, 2019

Accessories, Flashlights, Illumination, Industry News, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Optics

Spotter Up had the opportunity to meet with Streamlight at SHOT show 2019 and get a rundown on their new for 2019 products. Expect reviews from us on the following products over the next few months. STREAMLI... Read More...

5.11 Tactical Aurora Shell

Joshua Shaw

January 3, 2019

Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews, Style

We here at Spotter Up are big fans of 5.11 Tactical-- just do a search for "5.11" on our website and you will see a growing list of positive reviews from happy writers. I personally wear their defender flex pan... Read More...

Pentagon Falcon 2.0 Sweater from Military 1st

Joshua Shaw

December 16, 2018

Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Style, The Team Room

Reinforced elbows should increase the longevity of this hoody as a working garment. If you're looking for a quality mid layer for outdoor activities that won't break the bank, the Falcon Tactical Sweater fr... Read More...

Tim Herron Shooting Two-Day Performance Pistol AAR

Joshua Shaw

December 10, 2018

American Spark, Firearms, NETWORKS, Shooting Tips & How To

Tim Herron has been on my short list of instructors to train with for awhile and i was excited to attend his class this November in Northern Virginia. It was a testament to his shooting and teaching abilities t... Read More...

Kroko Tactical MILCAM pants

Joshua Shaw

November 27, 2018

Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews, Style

Ive been wearing the MILCAM pants from Kroko Tactical for a couple months now, and they have become my go-to range pants and for any outdoor activities. The pants are very close to the US Military OCP trousers ... Read More...

High Threat Concealment: Quick Response System

Joshua Shaw

November 19, 2018

Accessories, Ammunition & Reloading, EDC, Firearms, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews, Shooting Tips & How To

High Threat Concealment produces (made in the USA) some really high quality concealment holsters and mag pouches, and appear to be focused on developing modular and innovative products to fill gaps in the marke... Read More...

Wolf vs Goat Bamboo/Sarona Shirt is Stylish Wear

Joshua Shaw

October 14, 2018

American Apparel, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews, Style, The Team Room

I’ve written about performance on Spotter Up before, whether it be mechanical and mental performance in the execution of a task such as shooting, or material performance of the physical properties of high quali... Read More...

Spotter Up Review: 5.11 Defender Flex Pants, Straight Leg

Joshua Shaw

September 9, 2018

Concealment, EDC, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews, Style

I got my first pair of 5.11 Tactical pants (stryke pant) in 2012 while i was shopping for my first deployment, so i am pretty late to the tactical pants game. Ive more than made up for lost time at this point j... Read More...

AAR: Onsight Firearms Training – Defensive Shotgun

Joshua Shaw

August 6, 2018

Firearms, Shooting Tips & How To, Tactics

Shotguns Myths and Misconceptions Many people own shotguns and consider them great home defense tools. Im sure some of our readers have a Remington 870 or Mossberg 500 staged in their house somewhere just in c... Read More...

ZRODelta Cowl Induction Muzzle Brake Gen 2

Joshua Shaw

July 23, 2018

Accessories, Firearms, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews, Shooting Tips & How To

Spotter Up team recently got some trigger time with the new muzzle brake from ZRODelta, the Cowl Induction Brake (CIB) Gen 2, and came away pretty impressed with its ability to reduce muzzle rise and keep the g... Read More...

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