Stolen Valor Fratricide
Stolen Valor has long been a problem but it isn’t a new one. Somewhere a long time ago a Roman soldier probably exaggerated who he was with or what he…
Driving the wedge…
This isn’t meant to be a controversial post, on the contrary, it is meant to be just the opposite, but we will see how that works. Over the past few…
They Died Defending a Far Off Piece of Real Estate
Most of you reading this know one, if not more, person/s killed in GWOT. Each life was cut too short and they’re all in Valhalla now. Here is a story…
Pistol Training Evolution: Shooting Triangle
DISCLAIMER/WARNING!!! The opinions of this article are that of the author and do not reflect the thoughts and opinions of the other writers here at Spotter Up. Nor do these…
Warriors Rifle: The Venerable And Modular Steyr AUG
Throughout history, countries have entrusted their safety to a group of warriors willing to fight their enemies. These warriors were tasked with engaging the enemy in far away lands and…
Running Through the Pain and on the Road to Whole Again
You ever run through the pain? I don’t mean have you ever run through physical pain such as having a stitch in your side or raced with a tight hamstring.…
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Truck Guns: Prepared Or Paranoid?
The concept of having a rifle in our vehicle “Just in case” has caught on as a trend by alot of the gun community. I feel that it is born…
“The American News Media – A Marine’s Diatribe”
I wrote this poem back in 2005 while stationed with 2nd BTO Company, USMC, on Hunter Army Airfield, Savannah, Georgia. The entire poem is still very relevant today; without any…
Firearm Instructors: Teaching Bias And Hypocrisy?
As a student and an occasional firearms instructor myself, I find that some defensive shooting instructors out there are teaching shooting in a “MODERN” way that leaves much to be…
What The Hell Is Conditioning?
Most people have seen the term “strength & conditioning.” We all have a very solid idea of what strength and strength training are. But what the hell is “conditioning?” If…