Weekend Knowledge Dump- October 17, 2014

A list of some of the best reading on the web. If you have some free time, check them out this weekend.

Gresham man robbed of pistol at gunpoint while exercising ‘open carry’ right

A man robbed of his “open carry” piece. That’s what happens when you think of a gun like a lucky rabbit’s foot. A gun is not a magical talisman that will protect you from evil. It’s just a tool. Your brain has to be engaged to use it.

Smart tool users keep their shit concealed so that this doesn’t happen. You may be the baddest dude around, but I promise that someday you’ll meet someone badder. Don’t tempt fate. Don’t show off. Keep your lifesaving tools hidden so that you have the option to deploy them or not as you see fit.

Once the criminal knows you are packing, your options will be considerably more limited.

Jeff Gonzales has some good thoughts on the topic as well

Shooting From Horseback

The Firearms Blog has an interesting write-up on a recent translation of a Soviet military manual about shooting from horseback. The techniques are probably of limited value to most of us, but they may be invaluable to some. If you want to learn something new, read an old book!

How Silencers Work

A very cool infographic about how supressors actually function.

Martial Communication! Your Classes Should be Noisy

Great info from Hock about the difference between “alpha” and “beta” commands in conflict. This topic is more important than most people realize.

Female Conceal Carry for Fall/Winter

Some concealed carry options for women as the weather gets a bit colder.

How to Assemble an AK Recoil Return Guide Assembly Without Launching Anything

Handy little trick for reassembling AK-47 recoil return guides.

How & Why To Make Your Feet Stronger

Foot problems are extremely common in this country. This is a good explanation about why you get plantar fascitis, Achilles pain, and ankle rolls. I’m working through all of these problems myself. Keeping the feet straight as the author suggests really helps.

Gunfighters I Have Known

Some “lessons learned” through conversation with some of the world’s most experienced living gunfighters.

6 Reasons Why Modern Defensive Ammo is Better Than Ever

Details about how defensive handgun ammunition has improved exponentially in the last 20 years.

Trigger Pulls: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

Trigger pull weight comparisons for many of the most common semi-automatic rifles.

The Underwear Gun (T.U.G.)

Mark talks about handy ways to carry guns around the house without having to wear belts of holsters. I generally do the same thing when doing yard work using my S&W 317 .22 revolver equipped with a clipdraw.

Kahr Spyderco Delica4 Knife vs. PORK MAN

Michael Janich demonstrating the effectiveness of the new Spyderco Delica 4. You don’t need a massive knife to create massive damage. The Delica is my daily carry knife of choice.

Self-Defense Tip: Don’t Keep Your Gun in the Glove Box

Have you ever considered that you may have to know how to defend against a gun grab? Not many people practice weapon retention from the holster. Fewer still know what to do if someone grabs their handgun while they are pointing it at someone else. In this case, a guy in his car gets attacked by two men. He retrieves his gun out of the glove compartment and points it at one of the attackers. The other attacker grabbed the gun and took it away from the victim. Could you prevent that from happening?

CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE NON-SWORN : HOLDING SOMEONE “AT GUNPOINT”

Some things you might want to consider before you try to hold someone at gunpoint until police arrive.

Shooting yourself by accident

“Pointing your weapon at yourself can have serious consequences. Some holsters force us to point our weapons at ourselves. But placing your hand in front of the muzzle when the pistol is out of the holster is a prescription for an unhappy outcome. One of my personal peeves is the devices that shotguns shooters put on their shoes to rest the muzzle on. I have some really nasty pictures of feet with holes from shotguns in them. Those people are unlikely to ever walk right again. Similarly, taking a high performance anti-personnel bullet in the hand at point blank range is unlikely to enhance your ability to play the piano.”

Ebola and the Five Stages of Collapse

Orlov thoroughly examines the likely consequences of an Ebola pandemic. The results aren’t pretty. You should probably check out Matt Bracken’s predictions as well.

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