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by NewbieNinja
Tue Sep 27, 2016 7:39 am
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: Quick pick for combination locks
Replies: 3
Views: 9244

Re: Quick pick for combination locks

I just realized that some of the retailers around here use these locks.

I haven't tested it yet, but it seems really quick... quick enough to use with no one noticing.
Hmmm......
by NewbieNinja
Mon Sep 26, 2016 11:58 pm
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: Quick pick for combination locks
Replies: 3
Views: 9244

Quick pick for combination locks

I just saw this on YouTube.
https://youtu.be/UhNvC38C2FU

The pick he shows is really thin, but I think he said it will work with them hooks that come in lockpick sets.

Takes like 2 seconds.
by NewbieNinja
Thu Sep 08, 2016 10:05 am
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: The FLIR Threat
Replies: 26
Views: 33266

Re: The FLIR Threat

Xanatos wrote:Don't want them damn government drones knowing you steal the neighbour's newspaper so they can't keep an eye on the stock market!
Damn right! Lol :D
by NewbieNinja
Wed Sep 07, 2016 7:16 pm
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: The Color Black
Replies: 41
Views: 78243

Re: The Color Black

Just wanted to share this interesting read. It's relating to black items viewed under night vision.

http://www.john-tom.com/AirsoftPaintbal ... /Camo.html


I hope not too many people own these things.
by NewbieNinja
Wed Sep 07, 2016 6:49 pm
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: The FLIR Threat
Replies: 26
Views: 33266

Re: The FLIR Threat

Was just surfing the web and saw this. Just wanted to share, haha
by NewbieNinja
Sun Aug 28, 2016 7:14 pm
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: The FLIR Threat
Replies: 26
Views: 33266

Re: The FLIR Threat

Or a snuggie.
: D
by NewbieNinja
Wed Aug 24, 2016 10:11 am
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: The FLIR Threat
Replies: 26
Views: 33266

Re: The FLIR Threat

Check this out!
https://www.oathkeepers.org/defeating-d ... sion-suit/

A thermal evasion suit! :)
by NewbieNinja
Wed Jul 06, 2016 4:32 am
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: The Color Black
Replies: 41
Views: 78243

Re: The Color Black

What does a shotgun armed bad guy call two black-attired cops sneaking toward him in broad day light? Keep in mind that the study doesn't specify if night time observations were included. It's possible that the observations were done only during the day....? Also, I think black would work well indo...
by NewbieNinja
Mon Jul 04, 2016 8:26 am
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: The Color Black
Replies: 41
Views: 78243

Re: The Color Black

I found this interesting entry in the Ultimate Sniper Book by John Plaster pg 374: (Long Quote) Black BDUs, very popular for entry teams, suffer from the same shortcoming as olive drab, but black makes for a more distinct outline that can compromise a sniper. I once argued this with a Chicago-area p...
by NewbieNinja
Mon Jul 04, 2016 8:09 am
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: The Color Black
Replies: 41
Views: 78243

Re: The Color Black

I've been testing my multicam and black uniforms. Multicam generally works better where I'm at (edge of town w/ mostly dry vegetation). On nights with moonlight, Black seems to work well hiding in deep shadows cast by the moon. Black seems to stick out most on cloudy nights. On cloudy nights, I feel...
by NewbieNinja
Fri Jun 17, 2016 9:40 pm
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: The Color Black
Replies: 41
Views: 78243

Re: The Color Black

Tenshin wrote: Yeah, torches and candles definitely don't pollute the sky like city lights. Next time you're driving on the highway outside of the city at night, pay attention to the light as you draw near towards a city. It's pretty crazy!
Will do!! :)
by NewbieNinja
Fri Jun 17, 2016 12:47 am
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: The Color Black
Replies: 41
Views: 78243

Re: The Color Black

Yeah, I I hate the clouds... Tenshin, I do find it interesting that u point out it's from a modern invention.... light bulbs. Didn't realize that lol.

I guess maybe the old ninjas never had a big problem with clouds. I doubt torches and candles can make the clouds glow the same way city lights do.
by NewbieNinja
Fri Jun 17, 2016 12:22 am
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: The Color Black
Replies: 41
Views: 78243

Re: The Color Black

Additionally, try placing the bucket in shadows cast by the moon or street lights. Makes a helluva difference.

Good idea, thx!
by NewbieNinja
Thu Jun 16, 2016 7:44 pm
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: The Color Black
Replies: 41
Views: 78243

Re: The Color Black

After waking up, I think I'm gonna go and give black another try lol.... I thought about the bucket experiment.... maybe I wasn't exactly fair because I left the black bucket in the open, instead of next to something like a bush where the silhouette could meld. In addition, a the silhouette of a buc...
by NewbieNinja
Thu Jun 16, 2016 1:33 pm
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: The Color Black
Replies: 41
Views: 78243

Re: The Color Black

TL;DR ahead! I haven't been opping since about January or February.... haven't visited this site either due to personal issues, and I didn't want to pollute the forums. Just got back from a little Nop. This was just an experimental run on the edge of town. The sky was full of clouds, creating lots o...
by NewbieNinja
Wed Mar 02, 2016 1:28 am
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: Thoughts on gun control?
Replies: 2
Views: 7742

Thoughts on gun control?

Hey just wanted to get ur guy's thoughts on gun control.
I used to be hardcore pro gun, now I really don't care... I'm actually leaning towards anti gun.... Only because I believe that anti gun laws make life easier for all N-oppers.

Ur guys' thoughts?
by NewbieNinja
Wed Mar 02, 2016 1:18 am
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: POP!!!
Replies: 4
Views: 8889

Re: POP!!!

Dang, that sucks.. I once had a pop in my left shoulder. I was climbing a fence about 20 feet high. Slipped and hung on with my left arm, causing a "pop!" For about 7 months my left shoulder would hurt and pop if I move it a certain way. Though it's a different pop from yours, I was worried if it wo...
by NewbieNinja
Wed Mar 02, 2016 1:07 am
Forum: Gear
Topic: Defeat Padlocks with pair of Wrenches?
Replies: 7
Views: 11567

Re: Defeat Padlocks with pair of Wrenches?

That lock in the video looks plastic.... :/
Gonna look for a lock N 2 wrenches. Very doubtful though
by NewbieNinja
Sat Jan 16, 2016 9:08 pm
Forum: Greetings
Topic: Hiya I am new
Replies: 4
Views: 11514

Re: Hiya I am new

A hacker? Cool!
Welcome!! :D
by NewbieNinja
Sat Jan 16, 2016 8:24 am
Forum: Gear
Topic: Hard knuckle gloves?
Replies: 6
Views: 12435

Re: Hard knuckle gloves?

Lynx, I really like the idea of using two sets of gloves! Thx!! I'm currently using Brigade QM's Nomex gloves http://www.brigadeqm.com/GS-FRP-2-Nomex-Fire-Resistant-Flyer-s-Gloves-p/nfg2.htm I got them mainly cuz of their dexterity. They're also fire resistant, but hopefully I won't be needing that ...
by NewbieNinja
Sat Jan 16, 2016 7:57 am
Forum: Gear
Topic: Hard knuckle gloves?
Replies: 6
Views: 12435

Re: Hard knuckle gloves?

Xanatos wrote: So if you do need to Jackie Chan some sucker in the jaw you won't have to worry about any of his teeth getting lodged in your fist.

This made me lol
:D
by NewbieNinja
Sat Jan 16, 2016 7:55 am
Forum: Gear
Topic: Hard knuckle gloves?
Replies: 6
Views: 12435

Re: Hard knuckle gloves?

Lynx wrote:Zip Guns, Grappling Hooks & Hard Knuckle Gloves... I thing you're turning NewbieMallNinja.

Yikes!!! Haha
Wait a sec... Aren't we all ninjas here? ;)
by NewbieNinja
Sat Jan 16, 2016 7:43 am
Forum: Gear
Topic: Grappling hook advice?
Replies: 7
Views: 11441

Re: Grappling hook advice?

Cool idea, I'll look into it
by NewbieNinja
Fri Jan 15, 2016 12:43 am
Forum: Gear
Topic: Hard knuckle gloves?
Replies: 6
Views: 12435

Hard knuckle gloves?

I keep seeing hard knuckle gloves online kinda like these : http://tacticalgear.com/oakley-si-tactical-fr-gloves-black Are the hard knuckles really useful for NOP/ black op? They have a tendency to cost more than other gloves. I heard that they protect knuckles from bumping into objects (not punchin...
by NewbieNinja
Fri Jan 15, 2016 12:32 am
Forum: Gear
Topic: Loot bags
Replies: 4
Views: 8428

Re: Loot bags

I just got a backpack intended for loot, tools, and food & water for a future long op. I'm using specopsbrand THE tactical pack. I don't know if that's optimal, but it's what I had my eye on. Originally I was gonna use a camelbak (antidote model)... But I figured I can put a camelbak reservoir into ...
by NewbieNinja
Fri Jan 15, 2016 12:25 am
Forum: Gear
Topic: Grappling hook advice?
Replies: 7
Views: 11441

Re: Grappling hook advice?

At first I thought of using thick rebar.... But rebar is mystery steel and it'd suck for it to break during a climb.
But now I wonder... Maybe some car springs? I forgot the term for them....
by NewbieNinja
Thu Jan 14, 2016 6:08 pm
Forum: Gear
Topic: Grappling hook advice?
Replies: 7
Views: 11441

Grappling hook advice?

I just the TRG grappling hook and blue water assaultline rope. The TRG is way better than the $20 foldable I had. Any one here have tips for using a grappling hook? I plan on cutting a length of rope (not sure how long yet) and carrying in my loot bag (backpack). One of the things that puzzle me is ...
by NewbieNinja
Wed Jan 06, 2016 1:30 pm
Forum: Gear
Topic: Homemade firearms
Replies: 6
Views: 11974

Homemade firearms

Just found this site.... Looks like fun!!

http://thehomegunsmith.com/

Any of u guys got experience on this topic?
by NewbieNinja
Fri Jan 01, 2016 12:12 am
Forum: Gear
Topic: Recommended camo
Replies: 9
Views: 14172

Re: Recommended camo

So I just caved in and bought multicam stuff.... Feeling a bit of buyer's remorse...
I think what's gonna happen is that I'll end up using multicam exclusively and black is gonna collect dust....

But ah well.... You only live once, right? Might as well have some fun. :wink:
by NewbieNinja
Thu Dec 31, 2015 12:28 am
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: Moonlight ops
Replies: 13
Views: 18766

Re: Moonlight ops

Thanks u guys, I feel better now. I'm gonna stick with black for now and perhaps complete my multicam set at a later date.

I just love how available and cheap black is. Often times I see the same piece of gear pricier in camo than in black. And plus Black's my favorite color.
by NewbieNinja
Tue Dec 29, 2015 12:27 pm
Forum: Gear
Topic: Recommended camo
Replies: 9
Views: 14172

Re: Recommended camo

Dang.... I just realized kryptek came out about 2013. And I've only known about it recently....
by NewbieNinja
Tue Dec 29, 2015 12:24 pm
Forum: Gear
Topic: Recommended camo
Replies: 9
Views: 14172

Re: Recommended camo

Omg! How could I forget atacs?! That's another one that caught my eye when it came out.... 2011?
If only money wasn't an issue, I'd luv to get em all!

The kryptek series looks rly cool. One of em looks a bit like a blurry multicam.

http://cqbradio.blogspot.com/2013/10/kr ... m.html?m=1
by NewbieNinja
Tue Dec 29, 2015 3:16 am
Forum: Gear
Topic: Recommended camo
Replies: 9
Views: 14172

Recommended camo

Just curious what kind of camo you guys recommend/are currently using. Or if u guys use black, then just put black lol. I currently got a multicam Jacket and pants. No experience using it though. Wondering if there's better camo out there. Not sure if I'm gonna spend $$ on a multicam backpack and ot...
by NewbieNinja
Tue Dec 29, 2015 2:38 am
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: Moonlight ops
Replies: 13
Views: 18766

Re: Moonlight ops

I took out my multicam acu and observed it from a distance in the moonlight. I did notice what u mentioned. It casted black shadows. Since the uniform was a bit wrinkled, there was a bit of shadowy tiger stripe going on. Thx for the brush tips. I was mostly going through in a straight line haha. I'l...
by NewbieNinja
Tue Dec 29, 2015 2:28 am
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: Dodging shit...
Replies: 2
Views: 7004

Re: Dodging shit...

Lol, I felt so awesome coming home.... Only to wake up and see shit everywhere haha
by NewbieNinja
Mon Dec 28, 2015 3:51 am
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: Dodging shit...
Replies: 2
Views: 7004

Dodging shit...

The place I practice has a lot of coyote shit.... LOTS!!! It makes me really hesitant to crawl around here... Last night, I step on a big ass piece of shit. Brought some of it with me into the car and back home.... :o Around here, I'm mostly in crouch position. I'm rarely ever in prone cuz I'd hate ...
by NewbieNinja
Mon Dec 28, 2015 12:57 am
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: Moonlight ops
Replies: 13
Views: 18766

Re: Moonlight ops

Hmm... Not sure why the pics R upsidedown... But when u click to view it's right side up...
Gosh, I'm such a noob!! Lol
by NewbieNinja
Mon Dec 28, 2015 12:53 am
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: Moonlight ops
Replies: 13
Views: 18766

Re: Moonlight ops

I tried opping again at the same place last night. This time I decided to go through some thick brushes. They were rly thick. I had to break and back a lot of branches with my knife. When I turned to look back I could kinda see a trail had formed. Is there a better way to travel through rly thick br...
by NewbieNinja
Sun Dec 27, 2015 6:35 am
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: Moonlight ops
Replies: 13
Views: 18766

Re: Moonlight ops

Psychlonic, I just noticed ur comment. Thx for writing the moonlight guide!! :) black probably wasn't costing you as bad as you thought it was. Just for clarification, do u mean "cost" as in performance or $$? Like "black ain't too expensive" or "black ain't that bad"? Also I really like the red/gre...
by NewbieNinja
Sun Dec 27, 2015 6:20 am
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: Moonlight ops
Replies: 13
Views: 18766

Re: Moonlight ops

CookieThief wrote:Library.
Oh ok thx! Lol
by NewbieNinja
Sun Dec 27, 2015 1:53 am
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: Moonlight ops
Replies: 13
Views: 18766

Re: Moonlight ops

Whoa! Thx for the link!!
noob question: How'd u get to it? The library?
by NewbieNinja
Sat Dec 26, 2015 10:41 pm
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: Moonlight ops
Replies: 13
Views: 18766

Moonlight ops

Short version: Any tips for opping on a moonlit night? TL;DR warning Last night, I decided train nops. I went to an area I frequent on the edge of town. Last night was my first time opping on a moonlit night. I hadn't gone opping for a while cuz of personal reasons which I might discuss in another t...
by NewbieNinja
Sat Dec 26, 2015 9:59 pm
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: Day Ops? tips?
Replies: 5
Views: 10719

Re: Day Ops? tips?

Thx 4 the tips. Sry, haven't been on for a while.
by NewbieNinja
Sat Dec 26, 2015 9:56 pm
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: Urban Climbing
Replies: 5
Views: 13909

Re: Urban Climbing

Omg.... That's scary
by NewbieNinja
Fri Nov 13, 2015 11:07 pm
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: College and "higher" education
Replies: 4
Views: 9481

Re: College and "higher" education

Thx Xana. I'm only going cuz I gotta use my GI bill somehow. If it weren't for the GI Bill, I'd skip college.
by NewbieNinja
Thu Nov 12, 2015 7:23 am
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: Carding +
Replies: 5
Views: 11049

Re: Carding +

Whoa! that is awesome!!! Thx so much!!!! =D
by NewbieNinja
Thu Nov 12, 2015 7:22 am
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: Day Ops? tips?
Replies: 5
Views: 10719

Day Ops? tips?

I noticed some of the pic on the home page were taken during the day time... I'm guessing some of u guys do day ops too? Day ops sound really hard... as you don't have the darkness to hide in. Any tips on doing a day op? It got me curious in case I decide on doing one in the future. And also, are th...
by NewbieNinja
Thu Nov 12, 2015 6:48 am
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: College and "higher" education
Replies: 4
Views: 9481

Re: College and "higher" education

Oh and another question. How would a college benefit a full time N-opper?
Right now I don't see any value in it, but maybe u guys can enlighten me?
by NewbieNinja
Thu Nov 12, 2015 6:10 am
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: College and "higher" education
Replies: 4
Views: 9481

College and "higher" education

I feel that college is a scam. I'm in two years, and I honestly feel haven't learned anything useful at all (I'm in US btw). I read somewhere that the education system was intended to turn ppl into worker drones. Some ppl I know completed college already and say they don't remember anything from cla...
by NewbieNinja
Thu Nov 12, 2015 6:00 am
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: Knives - Just Knives You Like.
Replies: 8
Views: 13332

Re: Knives - Just Knives You Like.

Pro tip: you are fucked if you are inside of my house during a strong earthquake.
:D