Written by Greg Ellifritz It’s no secret that I’m not a fan of open carry (carrying an unconcealed handgun or long gun in public). Except in a hunting context or in very rural areas where one is unlikely to encounter another human, I generally think it’s a poor decision to carry openly. Too […]
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The Perils of Open Carry
Written by: Greg Ellifritz As of today, every state in the USA has some type of provision to allow citizens obtain a permit to carry a concealed handgun while engaged in lawful activity. In some states, that permit is easy to get. In others (like California or Hawaii) it is almost impossible unless you […]
Purse Carry
A couple days ago, a woman in Nashville negligently shot and killed her own daughter with a gun carried in a purse. “According to the release, Dearria’s mother told detectives that she was trying to find her keys inside her purse when her unholstered .40-caliber semi-automatic pistol discharged and shot her daughter once.” […]
April and May Open Enrollment Schedule
Here are the classes I’m doing in the next two months that still have open seats. Check them out below. If you are a $10 tier Patreon supporter and missed the email with your 20% off discount codes for these (except the class at Blackwing), contact me and I will send it to you. […]
Upcoming 2024 Open Enrollment Classes
I’m working on finalizing my 2024 class schedule and will be commencing a busy teaching schedule all over the country next week Here’s what I have scheduled for February, March, and April. I have a couple classes in Texas that are sold out, but after that, my first open enrollment class will be held […]
Remaining 2023 Open Enrollment Classes
I only have a small number of open enrollment classes remaining this year. Many of those I do have on the books are already full. Here are the last classes I have with some remaining open seats. My next open enrollment classes will be held at Apache Solutions in North Carolina. They are about […]
Guide to Concealed Carry Holsters and Accessories
There are many different options for carrying your handgun in a concealed manner. Body type, clothing selection, firearm, holster type, and mission all mandate different styles of carry. It ultimately comes down to personal preference, but here are a few hints and guidelines to help you make your decision. If you are new to […]
Upcoming 2023 Open Enrollment Classes
I’m working on finalizing my 2023 class schedule and will be teaching my first open enrollment class at the end of the month. Here’s what I have scheduled for February, March, and April. My first class is in the Los Angeles, California area on February 25-26, 2023. It will be my relatively rare Two-Day […]
Why Carry a .22?
I recently posted an article discussing the fact that I occasionally carry a Ruger LCP .22 pistol as a defensive carry gun. I got this email from a long time reader: Greg I know you did a few articles on the Ruger 22 lr in the past. Last I remember you were having trouble finding […]
Open Enrollment Classes Remaining in 2022
I have a variety of open enrollment classes scheduled in Ohio, Indiana, and Arizona during the next couple months. All of them still have some openings, but most of my classes have sold out this year. Act quickly if you’d like to book any of these unique training events. I have just a couple […]
Concealed Carry Manual
My friend Jeff Gonzales published a book titled Concealed Carry Manual. I think that it is the best gun-related book I’ve read in 2022. I was honored when Jeff asked me to “blurb” the book. This is what I wrote: “I first trained with Jeff more than a decade ago and have followed […]
Situational Awareness for Concealed Carry
Written by: Greg Ellifritz Now that most states have a process allowing citizens to legally carry concealed handguns, many of you may be carrying a firearm more frequently, or just starting to carry for the first time. A common mistake I see with a great number of my students is an obsessive focus on […]
Weapons and Carry Methods for Foreign Travel
Written by: Greg Ellifritz In yesterday’s article, I talked about the common guns I see carried all around the world. As a traveler, since you aren’t likely to be able to legally acquire firearms overseas, this continuation of last week’s theme covers some of the weapons you ARE able to carry. When I’m […]
OVERT CARRY OF LONG GUNS DURING PROTESTS
*This is a guest article about open carry of long guns during civil disturbances from my friend Steve Moses. I think Steve shares some very valuable advice. Check out Steve’s classes at Palisade Training Group. – Greg I wrote a previously published article titled The Truck Gun Concept (also Known as the Good, the […]
Upcoming February/March/April Open Enrollment Classes
I’m happy to note that I am getting settled into my new home state of Texas and am starting to get some classes scheduled for this year. I recognize that many instructors have their schedules ready more than a year out. Not me. Dealing with Covid-19 long haul complications and moving across the country has […]
Traditional Double Action Autopistols for CCW Carry
Written by: Greg Ellifritz There has been a relatively recent resurgence of interest in the defensive use of Traditional Double Action (Also called TDA or Double-Single) autopistols for defensive purposes. I think this resurgence is being driven by two primary factors: 1) The development of lighter, shorter double action triggers. Guns like the […]
Should Police Officers Carry Fixed Blade Knives?
Written by: Greg Ellifritz The next time you see a police officer, take a look at the pockets in his or her pants. It’s likely you’ll notice the majority of them have a folding knife clipped there. But what about fixed blade knives? There’s a good chance you won’t see anyone carrying a […]
Upcoming 2021 Open Enrollment Classes
Covid-19 combined with ammunition scarcity continue to make scheduling classes for 2021 quite difficult. With that said, I have quite a few classes open for those of you itching to train again. I’m doing more medical, shotgun, and knife classes in 2021. Shotgun ammunition has been the easiest to find during the ammo crisis. […]
Carrying and Using the LDK Knife
Written by: Greg Ellifritz Many of you are aware that I designed the Ka-Bar TDI Last Ditch Knife. I recently received a question from a reader about some design features: “Greg: I noticed you mentioned you designed the Last Ditch blade for Kabar. I would be interested in an article about the design […]
A Historical Look at Appendix Carry
This is a guest post from my friend Darryl Bolke. Darryl is currently writing a book about the history of formal firearms training throughout the 20th century. I’m very excited to read his book when he gets it on the market. Until then, follow Darryl’s writing at DB’s Shooting Adventures on Facebook. -Greg […]