Dark Angel Medical Direct Action Response Training
When survival is measured in seconds, will you know what to do? Just as we train for worst-case scenarios in shooting, we must also have the medical training for worst-case…
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Gearward Anti-Kidnapping Band — Watchband Escape Tool Pouch
We live in an age of increasing terrorism and criminal activity. Hostage taking and kidnapping have dramatically increased as a preferred tactic. No country is totally safe. Those at greatest…
Max Venom Dimachaerus — Designed to Make an Impact
Max Venom Products Group may not be the best known knife company, but it makes some very cool and innovative products. The Max Venom Dimachaerus is definitely one of the…
Thyrm CellVault XL — Waterproof Battery / Gear Storage Solution
I have mentioned the Thyrm CellVault® in several Spotter Up articles. It’s the most practical way that I have found to carry spare batteries. Thyrm offers two models, the smaller…
Emerson Knives CQC-7BW Flipper — A Legend Flips Out
Ernest Emerson of Emerson Knives needs no introduction. He’s widely regarded as the father of the modern “tactical folder.” And there’s no more iconic tactical folder than the legendary Emerson…
Kimber PepperBlaster®II — State-of-the-Art Less-Lethal Personal Defense Tool
A less-lethal / non-lethal option for personal defense is or should be an important component of an individual’s EDC. It’s all the more important given current events. One of the…
A completely biased look at training with Green Ops
I recently attended an 8-hour training class with Green Ops, specifically their Practical Pistol/Competition Skills class. There were three instructors for only eight students, which made for plenty of personal…
Keeping It Minimalist — Magpul® DAKA® Essential Wallet and TEC Accessories P-7 Suspension Clip
Minimalism when it comes to EDC is something of an art form. While we need to take stock of what we carry and why, having what we need, when we…
Zeroing In On Eye Pro
Eye pro isn’t just for the range or battlefield. Eye injuries can happen virtually anytime and anyplace. And those designer sunglasses that you may be wearing likely don’t provide the…
Gerber Covert Automatic Knife – A Modern Classic
With the upcoming (re)scheduled release of the latest and much awaited James Bond film NO TIME TO DIE, what could be more fitting than to take look at an automatic…