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by Seraphim
Wed Mar 22, 2023 1:36 am
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: .
Replies: 18
Views: 45650

Re: Gear and Training Are Overrated. Just Do It.

As an American, I've had to make peace that the rest of the Anglosphere doesn't have the same positive attitude toward firearms as we do (even though a lot of individual Englishmen/Australians/etc do), but I've never understood the hysteria about knives. You can't ever legislate sharp or pointy obje...
by Seraphim
Mon Mar 20, 2023 9:23 pm
Forum: Greetings
Topic: Hey there
Replies: 9
Views: 28619

Re: Hey there

I wouldn't be surprised if feds showed up here, due to the subject matter, but at the same time I would, due to our obscurity. I have no way of knowing if the above user is a fed, but if he is (or if feds showed up at all), I would take it as a sign that Area 51 is an even bigger sacred cow to them ...
by Seraphim
Mon Mar 20, 2023 8:21 pm
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: .
Replies: 18
Views: 45650

Re: Gear and Training Are Overrated. Just Do It.

In the US at least, carrying a pocket knife is normal and doesn't seem like much additional risk. I rarely use mine, but I'd rather have it than not, for psychological reasons at least. Sometimes there's an annoying thorny vine in my way that a knife can take care of quietly and cleanly. And if som...
by Seraphim
Mon Mar 20, 2023 12:14 pm
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: .
Replies: 18
Views: 45650

Re: Gear and Training Are Overrated. Just Do It.

I don't bring blades of any kind. Always worried about that extra charge being slapped on me. As useful as they are, I tend to avoid knives/multi-tools too unless I am going bush or know that I am going to need it. My biggest concern is also being searched by police. Once they know you carry knives...
by Seraphim
Sun Mar 19, 2023 11:21 pm
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: .
Replies: 18
Views: 45650

Re: Gear and Training Are Overrated. Just Do It.

My first forays into opping were with Sam Fisher-tier gear (or at least what a teenager like me could afford at the time). Dressed to the nines with every bit of kit imaginable. After the first few ops though, I realised I never ended up using most of the shit I brought. This is where I developed t...
by Seraphim
Sun Mar 19, 2023 3:24 pm
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: .
Replies: 17
Views: 38302

Re: Is this site dead?

This thread topic hit me right in the conscience. This is my first time logging in for at least four years. I hadn't at any point totally forgotten about the forum or night ops in general, but life is life and shit happened. I make no excuses for this. My moving away from N.O. was to my detriment. W...
by Seraphim
Tue Oct 23, 2018 2:38 am
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: Advice on being active again, please.
Replies: 1
Views: 5110

Advice on being active again, please.

Hello, all. I hope your ops have been successful. I have a problem. I'm in my late twenties, and like most Americans today, work and trying to survive are my top priorities. I haven't done an op in two years, and every time I try to plan one, I'm either working a hell of a lot or in a period of unem...
by Seraphim
Sat Oct 29, 2016 10:32 am
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: Why isn't this website more popular?
Replies: 4
Views: 8683

Re: Why isn't this website more popular?

I can only speak for myself, but I assume that many here would give a similar explanation. I do not do ops frequently. I feel that the main reason people come here is to share op stories, not to brag, but rather to give details on their gear and tactics, what worked and what didn't, thereby allowing...
by Seraphim
Tue Jul 19, 2016 5:22 am
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: First op advice
Replies: 6
Views: 10704

Re: First op advice

Whats your load out (your gear)? For your first op planing is the best way to go. The way in, the way out, secondary routes, time frame, how much gear you need, what your goal is, etc. Go though every step and polish it as much as possible. Noise check your load out by putting it on jumping running...
by Seraphim
Mon Jul 18, 2016 3:45 pm
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: First op advice
Replies: 6
Views: 10704

Re: First op advice

I don't know much about police scanners or radios, but the red LED flashlights are available pretty much anywhere. Failing that, you can duct tape some red cellophane around the lens. Looking back, that was a dumb thing for me to ask. I already found a light on Amazon that works perfectly for what ...
by Seraphim
Mon Jul 18, 2016 4:56 am
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: First op advice
Replies: 6
Views: 10704

First op advice

I'm doing my first op in a little over a week. I just got back from scouting the target area all the way up to where the actual deep shit will begin. I got there and exfiltratied successfully. I was not noticed at all. My clothing selection made me as invisible as I had hoped to be, and I successful...