Photos courtesy 5.11 Tactical Traditional jackets pose significant challenges for those of us who carry concealed firearms and other everyday carry (EDC) gear regularly. 5.11 Tactical® has sought to change this with the introduction its highly anticipated 5.11l® Founder’s Jacket, the first-ever technical blazer designed in partnership with armed professionals. It’s set to redefine what…
“You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” —Jeremiah 29:13 God doesn’t ask us to tidy ourselves up. He calls us to come undone before Him, with nothing but hunger for the real. —D. + + + God never asked you to shine yourself up like brass, to…
“The Lord is my light and my rescue, whom shall I fear?” —Psalm 27:1 Christ doesn’t ask you to brace for every threat. He calls you to face Him, trust Him, and let Him do the work. —D. + + + Christ doesn’t call you to stand guard, throwing your fists at every creeping thing.…
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 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…
U.S. Army MH-60L Blackhawk from the 160th SOAR deploys an ODA from 7th SFG(A) onboard a U.S. submarine. U.S. Department of Defense photo. The Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS) has released a video of a strategic analysis session examining the trajectory of irregular warfare and special operations. This high-level discourse features Christopher Maier,…
“My heart trusted in Him, and I am helped.” —Psalm 28:7 God does not demand strength from us. He gives it, pouring grace into the very places we are weakest. —D. + + + God knows the thin walls we’re made of. He sees the brittleness within us and does not ask us to strain…
They’ll sell you a mattress on Memorial Day. They’ll knock a hundred dollars off a sofa or throw in free shipping on a flat-screen. There’ll be flags, of course, lined up neat and clean, red-white-and-blue as a parade float. A few folks will grill. A few will march. And some, God keep them, will weep…
(©), 2015, Michael Kurcina Spotterup LLC. All content on this website is under copywriting. Copying and scraping Spotterup.com to put on other websites is not permissible. Doing so is theft. It has almost been three years since I got my PTR91 GI. I had been looking around for a .308 rifle that really matched my…
(©), 2015, Michael Kurcina Spotterup LLC. All content on this website is under copywriting. Copying and scraping Spotterup.com to put on other websites is not permissible. Doing so is theft. I speak with former Marine, police officer Scott Puckett on mentorship, coaching and we’re going to discuss law enforcement, his time in the military, violence…