Trapping an intruder, creating distractions, or slowing down a pursuing force, operatives often rely on creative, improvised solutions…

Booby traps are one of those tools that mix tradecraft, ingenuity, and a touch of audacity. Keep in mind, setting traps isn’t just about causing chaos – it’s about buying time, creating doubt, and tilting the psychological advantage in your favor.

This primer guide focuses on basic concepts, practical methods, and safety considerations for improvised booby traps.

When you’re out in the field and the odds are stacked against you, sometimes the only advantage you’ve got is what you can create. Booby traps, when used properly, are a tactical equalizer – tools that disrupt, delay, and disorient whoever’s unlucky enough to trigger them. Whether you’re slowing down a pursuing force, buying time to disappear, or creating chaos to mask your next move, improvised traps rely on resourcefulness and tradecraft, not expensive gear or Hollywood flair.

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Improvised booby traps are a force multiplier, simple tools that turn the environment into an ally, buying time and creating chaos when it matters most. Mastering this tradecraft skill isn’t about brute force; it’s about outthinking your adversary and staying two steps ahead.

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