NEWINGTON, N.H., (December 15, 2025) – SIG SAUER is proud to be the title sponsor of the 2026 Tactical Games, a premier competition series combining functional fitness and marksmanship. SIG SAUER’s partnership with Tactical Games combines precision firearms and physical fitness in the pursuit personal improvement. The competitive format of the Tactical Games provides military personnel, law enforcement…
Force-on-force training vs practical shooting exposes the gap between narrative-based instruction and pressure-tested skill. Many instructors use combat deployments or tactical language as stand-in credentials, but biography is not performance. When we test skills against resisting opponents or objective time standards, weak methods collapse. Students do not need stories from someone else’s past. They need…
Immediate Casualty Care (ICC) was founded by Jon Grabo, a full-time firefighter and paramedic, with a mission to provide both training and low-profile medical gear tailored for private security professionals, off- and on-duty first responders, and prepared civilians. Driven by the need for more practical ways to carry life-saving equipment, Jon set out to design…
The decision to carry a spare magazine is often debated among concealed carriers. Statistically, the odds of needing additional ammunition in a defensive encounter are low. Most documented shootings occur at close range—frequently within three yards—and involve only a few rounds fired. Yet focusing solely on probability misses the larger point: preparedness. Just as carrying…
On the morning of December 7, 1941, the tranquil waters of Pearl Harbor were shattered by a sudden and devastating attack from the Imperial Japanese Navy. In less than two hours, the United States Pacific Fleet suffered catastrophic losses: battleships lay burning or sunk, aircraft were destroyed on the ground, and thousands of lives were…
Nestled in the desert landscape of Tucson, Arizona, the Pima Air & Space Museum stands as one of the largest non-government-funded aerospace museums in the world. Covering more than 80 acres of outdoor space and 250,000 square feet of indoor hangars, the museum houses an extraordinary collection of over 400 aircraft and thousands of artifacts.…
FLORENCE, Texas – (November 26, 2025) – Staccato2011®, the creators of the 2011® pistol platform, today announced it has discontinued production of its Staccato C and CS pistol models effective November 21, 2025. The decision marks a strategic shift that will streamline the company’s high-performance product portfolio and enable accelerated innovation across the Staccato 2011…
This isn’t your average gift list—it’s for the ones who live ready. The protectors. The problem-solvers. The ones who run toward the threat, not away from it. Whether they serve in the military, law enforcement, security, or live by a prepper’s mindset, these tactical gifts for men and women deliver strength, reliability, and purpose. Every…
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…
Crowds are woven into the fabric of everyday life. They can be exhilarating, full of energy, and a powerful reminder of shared human experience. Yet they also bring unique risks that require awareness and preparation. The key to staying safe isn’t fear or paranoia, it’s calm, deliberate readiness. By following a few simple rules, you…