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- Tue Mar 20, 2018 11:11 pm
- Forum: The Art of Night Ops
- Topic: Shadow Work and Stealth Technique
- Replies: 9
- Views: 7895
Re: Shadow Work and Stealth Technique
Hey I really enjoyed the link and watching the videos of Shadow Work , thanks for posting !! Just a word of caution with using the grappling hooks, and I have mentioned this before on this site, do be careful of electrical power lines. I noticed that Shadow Work was doing some climbing under bridges...
- Tue Nov 07, 2017 4:46 am
- Forum: Gear
- Topic: Peeping through the key hole
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6512
Re: Peeping through the key hole
The snake cam can also be used to help open safes but requires drilling a hole in the safe and then inserting the camera tube. If positioned above a false ceiling or hiding in a closet , the snake cam can allow the operative to know that the coast is clear before exiting a hiding place. If above a f...
- Tue Nov 07, 2017 4:17 am
- Forum: Spurious Generalities
- Topic: Budget Full-Auto Conversion?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3159
Re: Budget Full-Auto Conversion?
Well it is certainly cheaper than a bump stock. They have increased slightly in price here lately. Back in the 90's I owned an M11 9mm SMG and it was fun to shoot, except I blew so many rounds into the air as the gun would raise incredibly. Full auto's waste so much ammo ( which is hard on the walle...
- Wed Sep 27, 2017 12:16 pm
- Forum: Greetings
- Topic: Greetings from a Nightstalker
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5086
Re: Greetings from a Nightstalker
Greetings Nightstalker, Hope you enjoy the site. I also am interested in the Modern Ninja. You mentioned publishing a book "Black Ninjutsu", is it offered on the net or can you elaborate. I have been working on a manual for some time and am interested in who published your work. I am not so much int...
- Tue May 30, 2017 12:03 pm
- Forum: Gear
- Topic: Psychlonic's Supplement Counter
- Replies: 34
- Views: 20015
Re: Psychlonic's Supplement Counter
In fact, I have no desire to share my gay porn collection . . . once the internet is censored, it will be priceless. However, my notes and collected data on poisons are what I was referring to. I figured that you may be interested in this info, with your study of supplements, chemicals and the like....
- Wed May 24, 2017 1:21 pm
- Forum: Gear
- Topic: Psychlonic's Supplement Counter
- Replies: 34
- Views: 20015
Re: Psychlonic's Supplement Counter
I imagine when they do the autopsy of Pyschlonic, they will be wearing full NBC Biohazard suits and probably have to close down the hospital for a quarter mile in all directions. Either that or he will mutate into some super being and live forever - stalking the night. Hey Psychlonic, when are you g...
- Wed May 24, 2017 1:12 pm
- Forum: Gear
- Topic: how do you conceal your eyes ? (+Ski Mask)
- Replies: 10
- Views: 8675
Re: how do you conceal your eyes ? (+Ski Mask)
You can also use netting or a black / camo veil. You can still see through it but it helps to hide the exposed skin areas or the shine of your eyes. It should only be used when near searchers or when you may be spotted as it will slightly hinder your vision. You can sew it to the eye slit area of a ...
- Sun Mar 26, 2017 5:25 am
- Forum: The Art of Night Ops
- Topic: Knocking out electrical power
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3486
Knocking out electrical power
Thought I would brain storm and pick your brains for ideas on knocking out a home or business electrical power. Just a quick disclaimer here . . . I'm not an electrician , haven't tried these ideas and electricity can shock, burn or kill you. That being said, I'm interested in methods, tools and tac...
- Sun Mar 26, 2017 4:24 am
- Forum: Greetings
- Topic: Been Awhile
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4292
Re: Been Awhile
Welcome Tarkus,
Looking forward to seeing what you have to share.
Looking forward to seeing what you have to share.
- Sat Jan 28, 2017 11:53 pm
- Forum: The Art of Night Ops
- Topic: The FLIR Threat
- Replies: 26
- Views: 16794
Re: The FLIR Threat
FLIR picks up heat signatures and a vehicle that has recently been driven will have considerable heat at the engine and the tires ( due to the brakes). The concept is to blend in with the background heat signatures so that the operator of the FLIR overlooks your heat signature for that of the backgr...
- Mon Jan 23, 2017 2:57 am
- Forum: The Art of Night Ops
- Topic: The FLIR Threat
- Replies: 26
- Views: 16794
Re: The FLIR Threat
I was out at a flea market the other day and saw the plastic workout jogging suits real cheap and started to wonder if they would work against FLIR. The suits are used to retain body heat and increase weight loss due to sweating more. The suits are not mylar but I wonder how plastic would work. I kn...
- Thu Dec 29, 2016 2:27 am
- Forum: Gear
- Topic: The use of fire alarms in a sticky situation.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 8289
Re: The use of fire alarms in a sticky situation.
Many sprinklers are set off by high temperature - the flames of a fire melt a bulb and this allows the water to escape from the pipe at that location. Smoke detectors monitor the air and use ionization or photoelectric principles to detect smoke or fog. I imagine that there are also fire alarm senso...
- Tue Dec 27, 2016 1:19 pm
- Forum: Gear
- Topic: The use of fire alarms in a sticky situation.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 8289
Re: The use of fire alarms in a sticky situation.
This is an old post but I think this is absolutely brilliant InShadowLies. I remember in high school during gym class I was waiting in a hallway with an aluminum bat to go outside and play baseball. I saw the big red alarm bell in the hallway and playfully banged it a few times to cause it to ring. ...
- Wed Dec 21, 2016 1:29 am
- Forum: Gear
- Topic: Resource - NinjaChemist
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3521
Re: Resource - NinjaChemist
I imagine that the flashbang would be more impressive if he filmed it at night time; I remember shooting a Dragon's Breath 12 gauge shotgun round during the daytime and I was disappointed. I am about to order some CO2 flashbangs, they have about 130 decibels and are non-lethal - the plastic canister...
Re: new fag
Welcome To NO, Zyklonben, I'm pretty new to Night Ops myself but have learned some new things in the guides and in the posts, and I've spent years learning Night Ops topics. Share some stories, post some gear, and let everyone know the tidbits that may well keep them hidden in the shadows and free f...
- Sun Dec 04, 2016 3:53 pm
- Forum: Gear
- Topic: trashcan disguise
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6779
Re: trashcan disguise
The buttery ass Houdini Hideout, LOL , . . . dammit, I've been carrying around a 55 gallon drum on missions for all these years and all I needed was a trash bag. I will admit that this is much more practical and you can use it as a rain coat too. The only thing I would change is I would cut open bot...
Re: Red??
This may be leaning toward the spy / modern ninja field ( but that's what I study ) but for an urban operation, maroon or dark red can be perfect. The main reason is that after the operation and when walking along the streets past people or police, they won't notice that you are covered in your enem...
- Sun Dec 04, 2016 2:14 am
- Forum: Gear
- Topic: trashcan disguise
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6779
Re: trashcan disguise
I've considered the trash can disguise as an urban hide in the past but there are certain realities that have to be considered. The can needs to be very large to accept an average size adult and there would be difficulty in climbing inside; therefore, one idea would be to cut a large panel out of th...
- Tue Nov 29, 2016 11:26 pm
- Forum: Gear
- Topic: TRY OUT KEYS
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4695
Re: TRY OUT KEYS
Thanks for the info: Back when I opened this lock with the try out keys, I wasn't aware of padlock shims. Also, I only became aware of opening a padlock with a knife tool after your above post which is kinda cool as I try to stay up on infiltration methods. I mean, I've heard of hitting padlocks wit...
- Tue Nov 29, 2016 1:29 pm
- Forum: Gear
- Topic: TRY OUT KEYS
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4695
TRY OUT KEYS
Wondering if anyone has used "try out keys" for ops or any tips they may provide. Try out keys are sets of keys that are used to try to open a lock. Back in my Liberating days, I had a padlock that I just couldn't seem to pick - I only rake locks and this little Masterlock padlock thwarted my effort...
- Fri Nov 18, 2016 2:53 am
- Forum: Gear
- Topic: The Throwing Weapon Challenge
- Replies: 14
- Views: 10862
Re: The Throwing Weapon Challenge
I agree completely with Psychlonic on this one. Throwing weapons may be fun to "play" with in the backyard and look awesome at the circus but they should remain at home for any serious op. Not only do you need to judge distance (more difficult at night ) but also likely hit a moving target. Jason St...
- Wed Nov 16, 2016 11:54 am
- Forum: Gear
- Topic: Army Surplus Stores
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4348
Re: Army Surplus Stores
You may pay a little more for your gear than what you can find online through Amazon, but you'll save on shipping. Use cash and it leaves very little trace unless the cashier sees your face on the 6 o'clock news and remembers you bought the "ninja mask , machete, BDU rape kit" that they offer. Buy t...
- Wed Nov 16, 2016 11:46 am
- Forum: Gear
- Topic: Tranquilizers
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7755
Re: Tranquilizers
While I've never used sedatives or tranquilizers to down a dog, I have researched chemicals / poisons quite a bit. Most tranquilizers made for animals are shot from an air-gun type weapon and the dart has a tube that contains quite a bit of the knock out agent. As I recall, Scott French's book Big B...
- Fri Nov 11, 2016 3:01 am
- Forum: Gear
- Topic: Under The Door Tool
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2938
Re: Under The Door Tool
Interesting , my cheap L shaped tool made from pallet strapping , made by an MIT dude. Well I can attest to the fact that they do work. I have never used an under the door tool but had contemplated it before seeing that they were being sold. I did use an L shaped tool to open push bar doors. Works v...
- Wed Nov 09, 2016 4:50 am
- Forum: Gear
- Topic: An idea for how to blind cameras with out doing damage
- Replies: 12
- Views: 9468
Re: An idea for how to blind cameras with out doing damage
I've thought about this in the past and my brainstorming came up a few thoughts. It depends on if the camera is indoors (say an office or warehouse) or if it is outside. For indoors, I thought a camera may be "blocked" (not blinded) by balloons if the ceiling is low and the camera at the ceiling. Co...
- Wed Nov 09, 2016 4:18 am
- Forum: Gear
- Topic: For people who deal with dogs
- Replies: 17
- Views: 11997
Re: For people who deal with dogs
Lion piss? Where the fuck is anybody supposed to get that? I don't live near a circus. Somewhere in my decades of notes and research, I recall something about Lion piss , could have been a gov't agency or what not. Here's what I just found at the website predatorpeestore.com (yeah, a real website) ...
- Mon Nov 07, 2016 2:48 am
- Forum: Gear
- Topic: Improvised Gear
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5318
Re: Improvised Gear
Priestpower above mentioned the use of perfume as a tear gas spray. Another option is to use wasp spray which will also blind someone for a while and has greater range and is even legal to carry in your car in the stupid states that forbid the civilians from having pepperspray.
- Mon Nov 07, 2016 2:44 am
- Forum: Gear
- Topic: Improvised Gear
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5318
Re: Improvised Gear
Psychlonic mentioned plastic cards for "loiding" or carding. Back in my liberating days, I encountered a door that had a wide gap but had one of those annoying metal plates that keep you from "carding the door latch to open it. So to bypass this, I cut a piece of cardboard into the shape of an "L" ,...
- Mon Nov 07, 2016 2:19 am
- Forum: Gear
- Topic: For people who deal with dogs
- Replies: 17
- Views: 11997
Re: For people who deal with dogs
I bought an ultrasonic dog repeller years ago and tried it on a friend's labrador, it would make him leave the room. I have never used one on a charging foaming at the mouth canine intent on chewing my balls into mush and honestly I don't trust these enough to try. The ultrasonic frequency is such t...
- Sun Nov 06, 2016 4:49 pm
- Forum: Gear
- Topic: Taser Brass Knuckles
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4295
Re: Taser Brass Knuckles
I tried to check out the taser brass knuckles link but it failed , so I included a new pic. I feel Urgon is correct , I've played with the stun guns a little ( nothing kinky with sexy dominatrix women, though that may be interesting . . . anyway) and they don't knock you unconscious and the initial ...
- Fri Nov 04, 2016 11:45 pm
- Forum: Gear
- Topic: Grappling hook advice?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5347
Re: Grappling hook advice?
Another word of caution about grappling hooks; electric power lines and grappling hooks don't mix. If opping in an urban environment , you need to be aware of where the power lines are. A grappling hook thrown onto a roof can slide down to the power cord that runs from the telephone pole to the home...
- Fri Nov 04, 2016 1:52 am
- Forum: Gear
- Topic: The Uses of Paracord - Safety and Really Awesome Uses
- Replies: 20
- Views: 11783
Re: The Uses of Paracord - Safety and Really Awesome Uses
While I have never used paracord for rappelling and would only do so in an emergency, one benefit of using rappel rope is that it would be easier to climb up the rope if needed. Paracord is much thinner and it would be very difficult to climb up it. I used to work for an ex-Navy Seal and we went rap...
- Fri Nov 04, 2016 12:58 am
- Forum: Spurious Generalities
- Topic: A "Tool" for capture without escape
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7017
Re: A "Tool" for capture without escape
The zip tie idea would need to be used before incarceration. I didn't find too many zip ties while I was on vacation on the inside. However, there's always a way to escape and to be honest, I would rather go down fighting than to end myself.
- Thu Nov 03, 2016 2:08 am
- Forum: Gear
- Topic: Peeping through the key hole
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6512
Re: Peeping through the key hole
I bought one of these years ago and it works as advertised. It's a different model than the one shown in the pic but either way, they work and they are good for apartment doors , especially after the lock has been picked , so that you don't walk into a bad situation. Another option is a digital snak...
- Thu Nov 03, 2016 1:48 am
- Forum: Gear
- Topic: First lockpick kit
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4666
Re: First lockpick kit
I don't always pick locks . . . but when I do, I prefer - raking . I am almost ashamed to admit that I only use rakes to pick, as I lack the patience and feel for using the other picks. I would also recommend that one learn how to pick by feel but I have been able to pick 80% of the locks I have enc...
- Thu Nov 03, 2016 1:35 am
- Forum: Gear
- Topic: Communication Methods
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7875
Re: Communication Methods
Not only are hand signals harder to see in the dark but they require movement; and as we all know, the first thing people notice is movement. I was also considering the use of lasers for communication at night time. Now of course, others nearby can see the lasers but lasers are silent and can be use...
- Wed Nov 02, 2016 2:29 am
- Forum: Spurious Generalities
- Topic: A "Tool" for capture without escape
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7017
Re: A "Tool" for capture without escape
I think the easiest "Tool" could be a large / long industrial zip tie. It has multiple uses - can be used to flex cuff an enemy, zip tie a fence door or fencing that you need to appear as closed or uncut, works as a tourniquet if needed, etc You can buy one at any parts supply type store, unlike cya...
- Wed Nov 02, 2016 2:09 am
- Forum: Gear
- Topic: Communication Methods
- Replies: 8
- Views: 7875
Re: Communication Methods
OPSEC and COMMSEC - operational security and communications security are important when night opping with a team. If using electronic communications like radios, I advise code phrases that tell the team to escape to a pre-determined meeting area, or tell the team that Police / Security are in the ar...
- Wed Nov 02, 2016 1:48 am
- Forum: Gear
- Topic: Recommended camo
- Replies: 9
- Views: 7032
Re: Recommended camo
You have to be able to blend with the environment and be able to adapt. If operating in a mostly rural environment, I like the digital marine camo as it blends well in Pa where I live. At night, it continues to blend in well in brush and woods. Some people think they need to switch to black at night...
Re: Masks?
I have worn the standard ninja mask but am unhappy with it's limitations. One of the best features of two bandannas is that there is no loss of peripheral vision. Most balaclavas interfere with peripheral vision because the eye slit is too small. If you use a ninja balaclava mask I recommend widenin...
- Sat Oct 29, 2016 4:01 am
- Forum: Gear
- Topic: Grappling hook advice?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5347
Re: Grappling hook advice?
Ah, the grappling hook, the climbing tool that any self respecting ninja must have. Back in the 80's in high school, a close friend of mine built a grappling hook in machine shop for his project. So off we go, me in my black gi and lack of fear, off to the local flooded abandoned quarry that had an ...
Re: Armor
I think the idea of irritant pouches on forearm armor may not be practical as it could get punctured by a fence or by rolling on the ground. Pepper spray however, is practical and should be used before the dog is close enough to bite. You can also create a cloud of pepper in hallways , alleys, etc t...
- Sat Oct 29, 2016 3:07 am
- Forum: Gear
- Topic: Stealth shopping
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6540
Re: Stealth shopping
I agree with Shattered, first rule is always STFU , when dealing with the law. You are also correct that for the most part, the police will not waste the manpower and time to investigate minor crimes by checking fingerprints. However, if a night op turns into a crime scene or God forbid a murder sce...
Re: Armor
I found some cheap forearm plastic guards ( maybe they're for a kids shins?) and some stormtrooper forearm armor that's for a costume. My idea is to have at least one arm protected from a dog bite. You present the attacking dog with your forearm and the dog cannot bite into it. You then have the opt...
- Fri Oct 28, 2016 12:57 am
- Forum: Gear
- Topic: Stealth shopping
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6540
Re: Stealth shopping
You're absolutely correct, if you would pose as a company, you should build a basic background. Do the flea market thing a few times - you may even meet like minded night opers or have an opportunity to unload some ill gotten gains, . . . keep the flea market table rental receipt, take a picture, mo...
- Thu Oct 27, 2016 2:43 am
- Forum: Gear
- Topic: Homemade firearms
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5766
Re: Homemade firearms
I found the fist pistol interesting. I've researched the wooden pistols found in the movie "In the Line of Fire" starring Clint Eastwood (and also found in a Russel Crowe film "No Way Back" ) and drew up my own designs. Some other options are Bang sticks which are anti-shark bullet firing weapons fo...
- Thu Oct 27, 2016 2:08 am
- Forum: Gear
- Topic: Stealth shopping
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6540
Re: Stealth shopping
Interesting topic. I often worried about how to purchase gear and keep it secret or worried that the authorities would somehow track it. But now that we are in the Internet age, it's a little different than when I was growing up and only one or two companies sold lockpicks or special weapons. There ...
- Thu Oct 20, 2016 2:41 am
- Forum: Greetings
- Topic: Hello, I'm NINJAHAMMER
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4279
Re: Hello, I'm NINJAHAMMER
Great, I'll contact the admin and see if he's interested in my "Ultimate Ninja Library" for the site or himself. Thanks for the help. Ninjahammer.
- Tue Oct 18, 2016 1:32 am
- Forum: Greetings
- Topic: Hello, I'm NINJAHAMMER
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4279
Re: Hello, I'm NINJAHAMMER
It's been a few weeks since I found the Night Ops website, unfortunately I still work for a living and haven't had the chance to sign up; however, I often do web searches for modern ninja or security compromise penetration testing type phrases and just chanced upon Night Ops. I literally have over a...
- Mon Oct 17, 2016 2:04 am
- Forum: Greetings
- Topic: Hello, I'm NINJAHAMMER
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4279
Hello, I'm NINJAHAMMER
Dear Night Ops and fellow explorers and shadow operatives, I'm NINJAHAMMER. I have been researching and studying the ninja, modern ninja, security compromise, spying and covert ops for over 30 years. I'm interested in networking with and exchanging information with like-minded individuals and it app...