Written by: Greg Ellifritz Have you ever thought about using a backup gun to arm a companion who may not be inclined to carry a weapon himself? What about arming a person who isn’t legal to carry in a particular environment. As a cop, I can carry guns almost everywhere. My girlfriend (who is […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. FBI Data Shows Armed Citizens Have 94% Success Rate Stopping Would-Be Mass Shooters “Of all the active shooter events there were 33 at which an armed citizen was present. Of those, Armed Citizens were […]
Written by: Greg Ellifritz This series consists of the details of recent shooting practice sessions I have completed. It is my hope that by sharing some of my practice routines, more shooters will be inspired to add structured drills with measurable progress standards into their own practice sessions. -Greg My stated practice plan this […]
Written by: Greg Ellifritz Cops have dramatically changed the way they handle active killer attacks in the last two decades. It may be time for yet another fundamental change in police response tactics. I was reviewing some of the recent articles about the Borderland Bar shooting in California. During that shooting, the killer […]
In looking at my finances from last month, I noticed that, for the first time, the income from website advertisements, affiliate sales, and donations exceeded my monthly income as a cop. Considering that it’s the month before Christmas when most companies spend a lot of ad money, I’m not expecting cash flow at this level […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Striking Distance: Sap and Blackjack Buyer’s Guide I really like the sap as a close range impact weapon for personal protection. Here is an article showing numerous sap variation with links to most of […]
Written by Greg Ellifritz Concealed Nation has a regular feature on its website called #DIGTHERIG. It consists of reader submitted photos about their individual chosen concealed carry weapon and holster choices. A huge variety of guns and holsters are featured. Real people carry each of these gun and holster combinations. Unfortunately, some of […]
Written by: Greg Ellifritz Read this article: Jefferson County man charged with murder, sex crimes in Catholic Supply store attack. “Bruce entered the store on Monday afternoon pretending to be a customer, left, and then re-entered with a gun, charges say. He ordered the three women in the store to the back of the […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. The Four Words That Make You Weak – Upgrade Your Language Language is important. The language we use when we are talking to ourselves is even more important. New Small Arms Survey […]
Written by: Greg Ellifritz This series consists of the details of recent shooting practice sessions I have completed. It is my hope that by sharing some of my practice routines, more shooters will be inspired to add structured drills with measurable progress standards into their own practice sessions. -Greg My stated practice plan this […]
Written by: Greg Ellifritz Imagine the following scenario… It’s 9pm and you are taking your dog for a walk around your neighborhood. You live in a “safe” area and you have walked your dog on this route every night for years without a problem. It’s dark, and as you walk you notice some […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Down Range Radio #593: Shotguns as a Self-Defense Tool An excellent resource on all things shotgun. Home-Defense Shotgun Handling: Advice from the Experts For even more shotgun content, check out these […]
Written by: Greg Ellifritz I posted on Facebook the fact that during last week’s horrific Borderland Bar shooting in California there were at least six unarmed off duty police officers in the crowd. Presumably, had those officers been carrying their weapons, the tragedy would have resulted in a much smaller number of victims. That […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Spreading Lies Great article from Todd Louis Green about bad advice given by lazy and inept firearms instructors. The Pachmayr Aluminum Competition Speedloader The pros and cons of a new speedloader design […]
Written by: Greg Ellifritz This series consists of the details of recent shooting practice sessions I have completed. It is my hope that by sharing some of my practice routines, more shooters will be inspired to add structured drills with measurable progress standards into their own practice sessions. -Greg My stated practice plan this […]
Written by: Greg Ellifritz I saw this article last week and I felt intensely disappointed. Police across the country are growing beards to help fight cancer In the last few years, November beard growth has become a trend in police departments all across the country. While I admire the officers’ efforts towards […]
Written by Greg Ellifritz After yesterday’s shooting at a yoga studio in Florida, I am re-posting this article. Attacks upon group exercise facilities, gyms, and spas all share similar challenges for defenders. Read up on how you can better defend yourself in these unique environments. -Greg Last Sunday, a man entered the Azana […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Defense Against Bears with Pistols: 97% Success rate, 37 incidents by Caliber I find it interesting to note that, even against bears, shot placement is more important than caliber selection. Press Check? […]
Written by: Greg Ellifritz You and a family member hear noises outside the house at 12:30 am. Suddenly, your electricity is cut off. You think that someone is outside messing with your electrical hookup. Your family member decides to go outside and check it out while you barricade yourself in your locked bedroom […]
Written by: Greg Ellifritz We all know that it is often harder to get accurate hits with smaller pistols as compared to full-sized guns. If you aren’t aware of this fact, read Karl Rehn’s study comparing shooters’ scores on a qualification test using both pocket pistols and full sized guns. If you don’t […]
