Written by: Greg Ellifritz I recently did a drill in class where there was a high likelihood that some of my students would accidentally drop their unloaded guns. Instead of letting them potentially damage their pistols, I passed my gun around and let them use it instead. One of the students asked: […]
Written by Greg Ellifritz In Colorado last week, an active killer shot a police officer and then began to fire his shotgun at other targets in the crowded downtown area. After running out of ammo, the killer then went to his vehicle and swapped his shotgun out for an AR-15 rifle and continued firing. […]
About 15,000 of you have signed up to get email updates whenever I write a new article. The service I’ve used to provide those updates is Feedburner, a company now owned by Google. Back in April, Google decided to change the core functions of Feedburner. Sometime in July, Feedburner will no longer send you […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Are Pistol Sights Actually Useful For Self-Defense? “The real paradox of the point shooting versus sighted fire debate is that learning to quickly acquire a sight picture essentially trains you to point the gun […]
Written by Greg Ellifritz My shooting skills have been slipping. I retired from my police job last August. Since I’m not confronting criminals on a daily basis, the motivation to stay in tip top form is diminished. Combine that with Covid-related range closings, high ammo prices, and the fact that I’ve nearly spent […]
Today and tomorrow are this year’s “Prime Days” on Amazon.com. For members of their excellent “prime” service, they are discounting thousands of items site wide. It’s kind of like the sales you would see on “Black Friday” or “Cyber Monday.” Some really good bargains are available. You have to be an Amazon Prime member […]
Written by: Greg Ellifritz I picked up a new Ruger LCP II in .22 long rifle last week. I’ve owned the same gun in .380 acp since it was introduced. It fits the small niche of a “back pocket” gun better than any other. The downside of the .380 version of this gun […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Modern Holsters: Carrying into the Future Tamara Keel writes a superb article about the design features available on modern IWB holsters. If you don’t know about “wings,” “claws,” and “wedges,” you should probably take […]
Amazon has a tremendous number of FREE ebooks on their website. You can find thousands of free kindle books on Amazon’s site every day. These books can be downloaded to a Kindle reader or a free App on your phone or personal computer. Even if you don’t have a Kindle, you can download a free […]
I taught this year’s first “home defense shotgun” class at the excellent Blackwing Shooting Center last week. It was a fun new offering for me. Blackwing had a large demand for the class and wanted to increase the number of students who could attend. I modified the class so that it could be taught on […]
Written by: Greg Ellifritz Have you ever considered using your handgun as an impact weapon? Before you do, you may want to think about a few things. Take a look at this article. A cop used his pistol to break a car window and accidentally cranked off a round. Don’t think that […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. GunBroker and Tips for Buying a Used Firearm I purchase most of my newly-acquired guns from GunBroker. Here’s how to avoid being taken by a scam or an improperly described item. Gel […]
Written by: Greg Ellifritz I was on my favorite bike path last week when I noticed that there was an incredible increase in the number of cyclists as compared to the times before Covid-19. Even though the trail is very wide, at times there were traffic jams as bicyclists filled every foot of the […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. What common or household objects will stop bullets? A very comprehensive look at the difference between cover and concealment. Ayoob: Don’t Make These Carry Gun Mod Mistakes Pay attention to Massad’s advice […]
Amazon has a tremendous number of FREE ebooks on their website. You can find thousands of free kindle books on Amazon’s site every day. These books can be downloaded to a Kindle reader or a free App on your phone or personal computer. Even if you don’t have a Kindle, you can download a free […]
Written by: Greg Ellifritz I’m noticing an alarming trend of violent acts occurring nationwide. Both the perpetrators and victims of these violent attacks are generally teens gathered in large groups. A couple incidents in my home state of Ohio focused my awareness of the issue and caused me to do more research. I […]
Written by: Greg Ellifritz A reader wrote in to ask me a question about what happens to a person who is carrying a firearm when that person needs medical assistance. “After one is involved in an auto collision (when not severely injured, but needs to be medically evaluated), what is the best practice […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Do You Need A Red Dot Sight On Your Carry Pistol? Information to help you make a better decision about a complex topic. 27 STATISTICS ON GUNSHOT WOUNDS: HOW MUCH DOES IT […]
Written by Greg Ellifritz Recently in my city, a man carrying his infant child in a car seat was accosted by an armed robber. The robber demanded the victim’s wallet. The victim set the car seat on the ground and knelt in front of it to protect his baby as he complied […]
Written by: Greg Ellifritz Yesterday I wrote an article about an “Educational Beatdown.” The article was extremely well received and generated more than 10,000 pageviews. If you haven’t read the article, go back and check it out before reading further. In the article, I stated: “It isn’t a black/white thing. The same type […]
