Street Survival Tips with Todd Fox
Executive security professional Todd Fox goes over four key concepts in any street fight. Fox served as a US Marine , SWAT Cop and is a Rickson Gracie three stipe…
Review – First Casualty
I began reading First Casualty a few days before the disaster unfolded that was our exodus from Afghanistan. From the forward on, I was stunned by the timeliness and salience…
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Review – A Failed State, a novel
Few books have told the story of the role of CIA Paramilitary officers and contractors during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. In fact, prior to the 13 Hours debacle,…
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ESEE Wallet E&E Kit & E&E Tools
“Always have an escape plan” Desmond Llewelyn as Q, The World Is Not Enough (1999). Kidnapping for ransom and extortion, hijacking, piracy and terrorism are now a worldwide phenomenon. If…
Shooting Tips from Ben Johnson, the Constant Student
I handicapped myself for a long time thinking I needed to only work at a pace I could do perfectly at. Somehow I ignored the fact that in the gym…
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Book Review: 100 Deadly Skills COMBAT EDITION by Clint Emerson
100 Deadly Skills: COMBAT EDITION: A Navy SEAL’s Guide to Crushing Your Enemy, Fighting for Your Life, and Embracing Your Inner Badass is New York Times best-selling author and former…
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Hostage Survival — Maximize Your Chances of Coming Back Alive
We live in an age of increasing terrorism and criminal activity. Hostage taking and kidnapping have dramatically increased as a preferred tactic. Hostage US, a 501c3 non-profit organization that provides…
No Time To Die — Drink a Toast to 007
It has been said that nothing defines the gentleman more than his signature drink. Few drinks exude the elegance and sophistication of the martini. And nothing defines the most elegant…
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Methods and Techniques for Escaping from Unlawful Restraint
In this article we will discuss methods and techniques of escaping from unlawful restraint. Hostage taking and kidnapping have dramatically increased around the world. Many times it’s simply a matter…
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Aurora Project SD1 Rinse Jeans
SpotterUp writer Jason Silva previously reviewed Aurora Projects SD1 Fracture jeans here. Like Jason, I am a big fan of the Aurora Project and their signature products, the SD1 jeans.…