5.11 Skyweight Survival Chest Pack
I received this product as a courtesy from the manufacturer via Spotter Up so I could test it and give my honest feedback. I am not bound by any written,…
Kifaru QRF Pack: A Quick-Release, Low-Profile Fanny For Everyday Carry
Big thanks to Quinn at Kifaru, for the opportunity to try out the Kifaru QRF Pack. There are a few packs in this space that are comparable to the QRF,…
The Ulticlip ENDUO: Pocket Mag Carry Reinvented
The decision to carry a spare magazine is often debated among concealed carriers. Statistically, the odds of needing additional ammunition in a defensive encounter are low. Most documented shootings occur…
Clips for Holster Attachment
I can’t really say clips are a better holster attachment option than loops, but there are a lot of options out there when it comes to different styles of clips.…
Hidden in Plain Sight: Concealment Devices of the OSS
Photo courtesy CIA. During World War II, the Office of Strategic Services (OSS)—the precursor to the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)—pioneered a new era of espionage. Tasked with gathering intelligence and…
CQB Critique by Storm Tactical Consulting
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Tony Mendez: A CIA Master of Disguise and Deception
Then-President Jimmy Carter (right) congratulates CIA officer Tony Mendez (left) on his successful Argo operation during Iran Hostage Crisis, 1980. Central Intelligence Agency. All warfare is based on deception.” —…
The OSS Morale Operations Branch: Pioneers of Psychological Warfare
The OSS Gallery at the CIA Museum at the George Bush Center for Intelligence, Virginia. All warfare is based on deception.” — Sun Tzu, “The Art of War.” The Morale…
Surveillance Detection Routes: A Key Tool in Security Operations
Surveillance Detection Routes (SDRs) are a critical component of security operations, particularly in the context of protecting against potential threats. They are designed to help identify whether an individual or…
From Stage to Shadows: How Magic Influences Espionage
Harry Houdini prepares to do the overboard box escape c. 1912, courtesy of the Library of Congress. Magic and espionage are really kindred arts.” — John E. McLaughlin, former CIA…