John Valentine promoted to Black Belt by Combative’s Matt Larsen
John Valentine promoted to Black Belt by Matt Larsen from Spotterup on Vimeo.John is an active duty combat veteran with over 10 years of active duty service. He has provided…
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…
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Combatives Instructor on Police reform: “Bad Cops are NOT the problem.”
Bad training creates bad tactics and is the cause of most of the national backlashes. The good news is we can fix that. Backlash: The United States of America is…
Elite Sports Ultra Light Gi
When Spotter Up first approached me with the opportunity to review the Elite Sports Gi, I asked for any color available. What came in the mail was a Black Gi…
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Bringing a Knife to a Gunfight — A Force Multiplier
We have all heard it said “never bring a knife to a gunfight.” While there’s certainly truth to the statement in so far as always having a gun as your…
Eyepro: The Most Overlooked Piece of Outdoor Gear
There is irony in the title of this article with the use of the word “overlooked” since this deals with protecting, arguably, your most vital ally while engaging in outdoor…
Leaving Your Domain Open?
Leaving Your Domain Open? Where do you live? How safe is your home? What makes your home more appealing than others? How much is the stuff worth in your home?…
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Tactical Shotgun in the Home
Spotter Up will assume “no” responsibility for any use or misuse of information from this article. This article alone will not make the reader an expert in tactics or in…
BFE Pants, LAPG’s Subtle Tactical Trouser
Purchase Here I love the utility of cargo pants but dislike the over the top tactical look for casual wear. LAPG has created a pair of pants called BFE pants…
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Violence of Mind, Newest “Must Read” for the Self-Defense Practitioner
There are a several seminal or “Must Read” books in the self-defense industry. De Becker’s “The Gift of Fear”, Samenow’s “Inside the Criminal Mind” and Grossman’s more recently controversial “On…