American Spark

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Enter The Badlands: 2 Day M4/AR Armorer

John Valentine

August 22, 2019

American Spark, Ammunition & Reloading, Firearms, Industry News, Mission Critical, NETWORKS, Planning, Prepping & Survival, Product Reviews, Shooting Tips & How To

First Glance When initially invited by fellow Spotter Up contributor Michael Lake to attend his 2-day M4/AR Armorer class at Badlands Tactical Training Facility in Grandfield, Oklahoma I had no ide... Read More...

SCOTTLOCK™PORTABLE AR-15 RIFLE SECURITY/RETENTION SYSTEM

Eugene Nielsen

July 23, 2019

Accessories, American Spark, Firearms, Gadgets, Home Security, Industry News, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews

The SCOTTLOCK™ from JKAP Industries / SCOTTLOCK, LLC is the answer to a pressing need faced by many law enforcement officers and agencies. Designed by two veteran Florida law enforcement officers with tactical ... Read More...

Advanced Combat Pistol II

John Valentine

July 22, 2019

American Spark, Fitness Movements, MASTERY, Mission Critical, Mission Security, NETWORKS, Planning, Shooting Tips & How To

A couple years back I took a condensed version of “Advanced Combat Pistol I” (ACP1) with my good friend Marshall Luton. It was a very exciting opportunity to be invited to take the follow on training in “Advanc... Read More...

Every Man Can be Reborn New Morale Shirt from Spotter Up

Michael Kurcina

July 8, 2019

American Spark, Art, NETWORKS, Spotter Up Store

Newest Shirt What have you lost? Have you lost a job, a home, a friend or a limb? Have you lost a marriage or a brother or a father or your spirit to live? Have you lost your goals, your purpose, your se... Read More...

Sickness Unto Death New Morale Shirt from Spotter Up

Michael Kurcina

July 4, 2019

American Spark, Art, NETWORKS, Spotter Up Store

Spotterup makes Intelligent Apparel for Badass People. Purchase here Displacement. “We are all suffering the same illness. There is a sickness until death. Life is a cipher and therefore man is a puzzle ... Read More...

88 Tactical’s High Threat CQB Methodology Brings a Dose of Reality to the Training Industry

Michael Kurcina

June 5, 2019

American Spark, CQB, Escape and Evasion, Fitness Movements, Industry News, Latest News & Intel, Mission Critical, NETWORKS, Planning, Tactics

OMAHA, Neb. – 88 Tactical’s High Threat Close Quarters Battle (CQB) training is being adopted by an increasing number of law enforcement departments, federal teams, state-level basic training academies, tactic... 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 by former Delta Force operator, Master Sgt. Norm Hooten and friends who wish to commemorat... Read More...

AAR Modern Samurai Project Red Dot Pistol

Michael Green

March 30, 2019

American Spark, Firearms, Mission Critical, NETWORKS, Optics, Planning, Product Reviews, Shooting Tips & How To

B.L.U.F. This was an excellent course and I plan on taking it again. Class: Modern Samurai Project Red Dot Pistol: Fundamentals and Performance 2 Day Course, Date: March 9-10, 2019 Instructor/Company ... Read More...

RendarART by Matt Rendar

Michael Kurcina

March 14, 2019

American Spark, Art, NETWORKS, The Team Room

Check out the art by Matt Rendar. He is an artist and combat veteran. We will likely follow up with an interview on him but for now check it out! This store is his way to share his art and creativity with other... 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...