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5.11 Casual Wear
With a focus on getting back outdoors, I tested out another set of professional clothing from 5.11 Tactical sharp enough to wear to work but tough enough to wear to the range or on the trail. Putting together the Carson short sleeve shirt, Defender-Flex Range Pants, Stay Sharp leather belt and Daybreaker Sunglasses I set…
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Rangers Helping Rangers
For those Rangers and other veterans looking for help, there are several Ranger based organizations out there to reach out to. If you are a Ranger that has had a brother reach out to them for help and not known where to look, here is a quick reference to the organizations that I have heard…
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Whose Fault is it? A Look into the responsibility for the Preparedness of our Officers
A while back, a picture from 2013 of a Law enforcement officer at a critical incident with his optic mounted backwards had surfaced again with renewed criticism from the peanut gallery. This is not the first or only photograph of an officer with an optic on backwards or a magazine inserted backwards. When you read…
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Have Guns, Will Travel – Savior Equipment’s Ultimate Guitar Case
I have been traveling with guns since I left high school. Even more so, I have been flying and staying in hotels with multiple guns both on official orders and unofficial trips. It’s pretty hard to maintain a low profile dragging a long gun case through the lobby or back and forth from the rental…
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Day Trip to U.S. Elite Gear
A couple of weeks ago, I was able to make the drive up to New Jersey and spend the day with U.S. Elite and see some of the good things happening with them. Steve Keefer, owner of U.S. Elite, invited Spotter Up to be present when they announced the first of three initiatives that will…
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MAG PUMP – Pistol and AR Magazine Loaders
I have loaded thousands of magazines over the last 20 plus years. Most by hand, some using devices that utilized military stripper clips and some that need the ammo to be oriented in a certain way for the device to work. I have found the most efficient way to load magazines is to have a…
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Outdoor Collection from 5.11
While running through spring on our way to summer, I had the chance to try out some of 5.11 Tactical’s Outdoor Collection: Peak Long Sleeve Shirt; Freedom Flex Short Sleeve Shirt; Apex T-Rail Belt; Apex Pant and previously reviewed Union Waterproof 6” Boot. All of these pieces are designed with outdoor use in mind, while…
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The Approach Jacket from 5.11
I grew up on the Pacific Coast of Washington state. Rain has always been a part of my life. As a kid, I never really worried about rain gear. We went camping knowing we were going to get wet, we just brought extra clothes. I thought I was being prepared when packing included rubber boots…
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5.11 EDC PL 2AAA Flashlight
As the name states, this is an Every Day Carry flashlight. I have been carrying 5.11 EDC PL 2AAA flashlight for the last several months now, both at work and off duty. More importantly, I have not lost this light in the last several months. I have carried it in the front and “knife” pockets…
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The Packable Operator Jacket from 5.11
The Packable Operator Jacket has been riding in my Jeep for the last couple months, tucked behind a roll bar behind the driver’s seat. I pulled it out on more than a couple occasions when the wind picked up and the temperatures dropped. It easily fit over my Spotter Up Gunfighter Hoody and kept me…
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The Dart24 Pack from 5.11
As my wife can tell you, I have a lot of packs in my basement. She refers to it as the REI pile. I have several packs that have been issued to me over the last 20 plus years. There are military style packs designed to carry very heavy loads, hiking packs for trips anywhere…
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The Union Waterproof 6″ Boot from 5.11 Tactical
As a fulltime Instructor, I spend a lot of time on my feet, so footwear is one of the most important pieces of kit I use. Until recently, I spent most of the last 4 years on an indoor/outdoor range teaching firearms. That meant that I could get away with some quality thick-soled, trail running…
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AAR for 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 Philadelphia) Length: 2 days Cost: $275 Type of Training: Hands On / Interactive /Lecture Skill Level: Beginner Prerequisites: None Instructor: Owner/Instructor Tom Leitner Students: 7 with varying experience I attended Adaptiv Concept’s course…
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