Lots of folks have been contacting me because they are concerned that we will soon see large scale election-related violence and protests. While I can’t predict the future, the possibility of rioting is certainly something to consider. Looking back at the “protests” back in 2020 and earlier can give us some ideas about […]
*After the recent Canada active stabbers and the shooter in Memphis yesterday, I think I need to re-post this one. -Greg Anyone researching the tactics of active killers is quickly confronted with the fact that killers study police response tactics. Being informed by their research, the killers adapt their own tactics in order to […]
*This is guest article from Steve Tarani and The Gun Mag Warehouse. The second knife fighting course I ever took as a student was taught by Steve more than 20 years ago. He is a tremendously gifted instructor with a unique perspective. I think you will enjoy the piece below. – Greg In the […]
Violent protests, mob action, and rioting scenarios fill up your news feed. Lots of folks are contacting me about mob violence issues. Let’s look at some of the issues involved… To date, the majority of mob violence events have occurred in very large public gatherings and at the sites of large political protests. […]
Written by Greg Ellifritz Within the last couple weeks we’ve seen several teen flash mob attacks on innocent bystanders. There was an attack perpetrated by a large number of Somali youths armed with hammers at a train stop in Minnesota. Less than a week later, we saw a mass teenage attack in Baltimore. Large […]
I’ve read some articles by various “tactical gurus” advising that if people get caught up in a riot or confronted by looters, they should start cutting throats and shooting everyone in the face with their 9mm pistols to facilitate escape. There’s certainly a time and place for such actions, but if you are smart, it […]
Take a look at the video below. Watching the whole video will be useful, but if you just want a basic idea of the events, fast forward to the three- minute mark. The driver of the white car ends up surrounded by a crowd of people celebrating in the roadway. The people aren’t […]
Written by: Greg Ellifritz One consistent descriptor of active killers is that they tend to update their tactics in order to stay ahead of the cops and armed citizens who are trying to stop their massacres. Recently they have been using the tactic of going mobile to prolong their shooting sprees. This started with […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. AAR: Two Years of Coaching a Self-Defense Class My friend Mark Luell discusses how he structures the self defense training curriculum he teaches. Read about his approach to “constraints-led learning” techniques. If you’ve ever […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Chilling details of California terror ring’s plot against Freedom 250 — as ‘mastermind’ is unmasked I’ve been writing about terrorists combining gunfire with explosive attacks for more than a decade. Pay attention to how […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. When Is Using Your CCW a Mistake? “If you bring a firearm into this equation, will it help or hurt your cause? While there is no simple answer and an almost infinite number of […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Upcoming PMO Study and Shooting Standards Comparison An excellent podcast covering a lot of the current debates in the shooting industry. They mention the chart above which compares various shooting drills/tests with regards to […]
It’s spring time. We are starting to see our annual rash of “mass shootings.” Take a look at these mass shooting events that have popped off in the last few weeks. 9 people injured in mass shooting at Cincinnati East End venue Winston-Salem park mass shooting Mass shooting near Indiana U. campus wounds 9 […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Where is The Safest Place to Sit to Avoid Danger? Some things to consider when you are out in various public venues. Capability or Size? What’s Best For Pistol-Mounted Lights If you […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Principles of Personal Defense You all know how much I like free books. The Jeff Cooper foundation recently made this excellent work from the Colonel a free download on their site (near the bottom […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. The Pros And Cons Of Red Dot Sights On Pistols » Concealed Carry Inc For those of you considering the transition to red dots. Are You Part of the EDC 1%? – […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Introduction to Tactical Flashlights for Concealed Carriers Some useful flashlight information. After you digest this, please listen to this excellent low light podcast with Dan Brady. An Official Journal Of The NRA […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Cold Hits Don’t Lie: Measuring Real Shooting Performance I like starting every shooting session with a consistent drill I shoot cold to track my performance over time. In this article, Tatiana suggests several good […]
Last week, I posted an article linking to my most popular posts in 2025. In that article, I discussed how my “most popular” articles were not the same as my “best” articles. I liked many of the most popular articles (ranked by page view), but I think many other articles that I wrote […]
The lines between the traditional “Black Friday” and “Cyber Monday” holiday sales have blurred in the last couple years. Now most companies are running one continuous sale from the day before Thanksgiving until the Tuesday after. That gives you all a great opportunity to find some bargains. I’ve complied a list of all the […]
