Lock Picking

SEREPick – Covert Entry Course

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...

AAR for Adaptiv Concepts: Urban Escape & Evasion 101

Brook Bowen

January 13, 2019

American Spark, Escape and Evasion, Lock Picking, NETWORKS, Planning, Prepping & Survival, Weaponizing the Behavioral Sciences

Adaptiv Concepts: Urban Escape & Evasion 101 Adaptiv Concepts: Urban Escape & Evasion 101 December 29-30, 2018, Held at Blue Line Academy of Martial Arts, Wayne, PA (outside of Philadelph... Read More...

Kroko Tactical Handcuff Pouch

dwh747

November 7, 2018

Accessories, Escape and Evasion, Latest News & Intel, Lock Picking, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews

Writing for SpotterUp has given me opportunities to review some really great products. This review is one of those. When I was asked if I was up to the task of reviewing a new product I said, “Of course I... Read More...

Lokko Starter Lock Pick Set

Thomas Leitner

July 6, 2018

Accessories, Concealment, EDC, Escape and Evasion, Gadgets, Home Security, Keychains, Lock Picking, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews

One of the most overlooked skills that one can add to their tool box is that of lock picking. Due to movies and television, most people look at this skill as that which belongs to criminals and spies. Thing is,... Read More...

Testing The Door Blaster HDB 90 ST By Holmatro At Tac-Up by Arminius Tribe

Mark van Riele

April 6, 2018

Industry News, Latest News & Intel, Lock Picking, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews, Tactics, Tech/Science

A while back I was invited by Tac-Up to join their first annual Breach-Ops day. We got to review and test some of their equipment, here you can find my full AAR on my visit. Tac-Up & Holmatro Ta... Read More...

Breach Ops 2018, Hosted By Tac-Up Tactical Upgrading from Arminius Tribe

Mark van Riele

March 17, 2018

Escape and Evasion, Home Security, Industry News, Latest News & Intel, Lock Picking, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Mission Security, Opinion, Tech/Science

The first annual Breach-Ops in the Netherlands was hosted by Tac-Up. It was a success, to say the least. History 2003 IRAQ, IMPROVISING A DISTRACTION CHARGE Tac-Up was founded by Wilco and Joppe, both ... Read More...

Spotter Up reviews the JIMMY Pry Bar by Broco|Rankin

dwh747

September 12, 2017

Accessories, Bladed, Gadgets, Lock Picking, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews

While attending ADS, Inc. Warrior Expo in Virginia Beach we saw the Broco|Rankin display booth and a few of their products were placed on a table for show. They had a few interesting items on hand. The comp... Read More...

Urban Breaching with Delia Tactical Raptor Tool

Michael Kurcina

June 8, 2016

CQB, Load Bearing, Lock Picking, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Product Reviews, Tactics

Let’s discuss the Raptor. “RAPTOR” itself is an acronym that stands for Rapid Assault Police Tactical Operations Rescue Tool. Kurt Delia, a master breacher, SWAT officer, and founder of Delia Tact... Read More...

ReadyMan Hostage Escape Card Review

Jon Dufresne

March 20, 2016

Concealment, Escape and Evasion, Gadgets, Home Security, Lock Picking, Mission Critical, MISSION GEAR, Prepping & Survival, Product Reviews

ReadyMan is a company founded by U.S. Special Operations Forces veterans and skilled outdoorsmen. They’ve created several credit sized survival cards. The subject of this review is the Readyman Hostage Escape ... Read More...