By Michael Kurcina Mike credits his early military training as the one thing that kept him disciplined through the many years. He currently provides his expertise as an adviser for an agency within the DoD. Michael Kurcina subscribes to the Spotter Up way of life. “I will either find a way or I will make…
By Paul Conway Founder Paul J. Conway’s firefighting heritage runs deep through 3 generations. His father, the late Charles B. Conway, served 34 years with the New Berlin, WI Fire Department (21 of them as Fire Chief). Following his father’s footsteps, Paul extended the family legacy from New Berlin to the Milwaukee, WI Fire Department,…
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Renames Fort Moore to Fort Benning Today Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum renaming Fort Moore in Georgia to Fort Benning. The new name pays tribute to Corporal (CPL) Fred G. Benning, who was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his extraordinary heroism in action during World War…
By Michael Kurcina Mike credits his early military training as the one thing that kept him disciplined through the many years. He currently provides his expertise as an adviser for an agency within the DoD. Michael Kurcina subscribes to the Spotter Up way of life. “I will either find a way or I will make…
General Atomics Acquires North Point Defense SAN DIEGO – 03 March 2025 – General Atomics (GA) today announced the strategic acquisition of North Point Defense, Inc. (NPD), a leading provider of Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) exploitation software and sensor integration, by General Atomics Integrated Intelligence, Inc. (GA-III), formerly known as General Atomics Commonwealth Computer Research, Inc.…
Enforce Tac 25 – Aku Sentinel Low Aku exhibited several new footwear models during last week’s Enforce Tac in Germany. The Sentinel is offered as Full, Mid, and Low versions, both with GTX, but there’s also a non-GORE-TEX lined low model. The shoe is made from a Microfiber upper and incorporates quick lace with a…
Photos by Sabastian Mann In 1977, a competitive handgun shooter from Berryville, Arkansas — who just happened to be a watchmaker by trade — started building custom 1911 handguns. Bill Wilson was a good jeweler and a good shooter, and he became one of the most recognized and best modifiers of the 1911 platform. Wilson…
Enforce Tac 25 – Helikon-Tex Goes Hawaiian Helikon-Tex has introduced some comfy off-duty wear in Hawaiian-inspired patterns. In addition to the shirts, you’ll find field totes. Finally, there’s a Trucker cap in the patterns on the way as well. This entry was posted on Monday, March 3rd, 2025 at 19:00 and is filed under Advertiser,…
Enforce Tac 25 – Warq Helmet Bag Warq has introduced their helmet carrying case which not fits their force-on-force helmet, but also other similarly sized riot helmets like from Schuberth. This entry was posted on Monday, March 3rd, 2025 at 17:00 and is filed under Enforce Tac, Helmets, LE. You can follow any responses to…
RTS Tactical – Legion Shield The Legion Shield from RTS Tactical features a Viewport and ballistic bolts. It is built and rated to defeat NIJ 0101.07 RF1 level threats. The handle incorporates a vibration dampening pad to dissipate kinetic energy when taking hits and the corners feature rubber bumpers to protect then shield while using…