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Articles posted by Greg Ellifritz

Free Books- Part 302

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 […]

Posted on August 8, 2024 by Greg Ellifritz in Uncategorized
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Active Killer Advice Compendium

Written by Greg Ellifritz   A lot of folks write to me wanting to know what tactics and strategies will help them prevail should they be present during an active killer attack in a public place.   I’ve been writing about the topic for almost two decades.  Other folks have been studying the problem for […]

Posted on August 6, 2024 by Greg Ellifritz in Articles
active killer, active shooter, Breach Bang Clear, Caleb Giddings, Chris Hernandez, CP Journal, Dave Spaulding, Ed Monk, Gabe Suarez, John Lott, John Robb, Malcolm Gladwell, Marty Hayes, Peter Burlingame, Short Barrel Shepherd, Spotter Up, stratfor View Post

Weekend knowledge Dump- August 2, 2024

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Guest Shot: The Semi-Auto Grip Dave Spaulding gives us a written master class on gripping the handgun.     100 Days Out Paul Martin discusses preparedness in advance of the upcoming election. If we […]

Posted on August 2, 2024 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
American Cop, AR Build Junkie, AR-15, Breach Bang Clear, ccw, Dave Spaulding, Erick Gelhaus, Grant Cunningham, Growing Up Guns, Gun Mag Warehouse, history, Hock Hochheim, holsters, impact weapons, Karl Rehn, Kevin Creighton, knives, Mark Luell, Massad Ayoob, Mike Boyle, Paul Martin, police, psychology, Rangemaster, Rex Applegate, saps, shooting drills, statistics, survival, Tatiana Whitlock, The Revolver Guy, The Tactical Wire, travel, Uncle Zo, William Aprill View Post

“I’ll Just Hold Him for the Police”

  I hear this statement with some regularity from some of my students and the folks who comment on the articles I post in the context of apprehending a criminal suspect.  Have you ever actually tried to hold someone on the ground when they don’t want to be held?  It’s not as easy as you […]

Posted on July 31, 2024 by Greg Ellifritz in Articles
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Upcoming Classes- August and September 2024

Here’s what I have scheduled for August and September this year.   My next open enrollment classes will be held at the amazing Blackwing Shooting Center in Delaware (near Columbus), Ohio.   August 17, 2024- Tactical First Aid and System Collapse Medicine at Blackwing Shooting Center in Delaware, Ohio. Registration details here..   This version […]

Posted on July 30, 2024 by Greg Ellifritz in What's New
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- July 26, 2024

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   New York Reload: Does It Work? I’d encourage you to put yourself on the shot timer and try drills like this.  It isn’t always a clear cut answer and it really depends on where […]

Posted on July 26, 2024 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, Adam Winch, American Cop, American Handgunner, Brian Hill\, ccw, Claude Werner, crime statistics, Crisis Medicine, crowd violence, edible wild plants, firearms training, Grant Cunningham, Gun Mag Warehouse, home invasion, Jim Cirillo, malfunctions, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, Paul Martin, Primer Peak, psychology, riots, Shelley Hill, shooting drills, Steve Tarani, Survival Sullivan, That Weems Guy, The Firearms Blog, The Human Behavior Podcast, The Shooting Wire, The Suited Shootist, Tiger McKee View Post

Free Books- Part 301

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 […]

Posted on July 25, 2024 by Greg Ellifritz in Uncategorized
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LE Weapon Handling During the Assassination Attempt

If your social media feed looks anything like mine, you’ve been deluged with photos, videos, memes, and speculation regarding the failed assassination attempt against former president Trump.  Among my friend group (a lot of cops and firearms instructors) the primary shared discussion has been about the poor weapon handling displayed by a certain female agent […]

Posted on July 24, 2024 by Greg Ellifritz in News and Tactical Advice
ccw, firearms training, holsters, LouAnn Hamblin, police, police training, Tatiana Whitlock, Vicki Farnam View Post

The Cat is Out of the Bag

This is a guest article from Dr. Lauren Pugliese, a DVM and board-certified veterinary surgeon.  Readers contacted Lauren after her previous articles and requested a similar article about treating injuries in cats.  I cover lots of trauma medical techniques (for people) on the blog.  Here is some knowledge about our furry friends.  -Greg     […]

Posted on July 22, 2024 by Greg Ellifritz in Articles
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- July 19, 2024

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Beware!   I’m starting this week’s dump with some sage advice from John Farnam.  I believe your tribal identity statements are more likely to get you killed between now and the upcoming presidential inauguration than […]

Posted on July 19, 2024 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- July 12, 2024

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Full Recordings of Free Public Webinar on Ten Essential Observations on Guns in America  Dr. Yamane is placing recordings of his “Sociology of Guns” classes online for free.  I had the opportunity to watch […]

Posted on July 12, 2024 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
A Girl and a Gun, active killers, active shooters, American Handgunner, Dave Spaulding, Defenders USA, Dr. David Yamane, firearms training, Grant Cunningham, Gun Curious, gun digest, Gun Mag Warehouse, Integrated Skills Group, Kevin Creighton, Lucky Gunner, Massad Ayoob, modern service weapons, police, police training, revolvers, Safariland, Seth Godin, shooting drills, shotguns, Tatiana Whitlock, The Armory Life, The Revolver Guy, Travis Pike View Post

Free Books- Part 300

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 […]

Posted on July 11, 2024 by Greg Ellifritz in Uncategorized
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Defenders USA Video Podcast

A couple weeks ago I recorded a fast paced and wide ranging podcast with Defenders USA.  They just posted it on their YouTube channel tonight.   It was a fun show covering everything from police training to life with metastatic cancer to how to stay safe during foreign travel.  I really enjoyed this interview and […]

Posted on July 10, 2024 by Greg Ellifritz in What's New
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Cops: The Young versus The Old

  In my last year as a police officer, I worked with a very young crew of cops. I usually worked the street with four other officers and a sergeant. It wasn’t unusual to have the combined years of service of those five guys adding up to a number significantly less than the 25 years […]

Posted on July 8, 2024 by Greg Ellifritz in Articles
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- July 5, 2024

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Bringing The Right Gun to Your Training Class Good information.  The right gun depends on your skill set, goals, and the class you are taking.  You might also like Essential Gear for Firearms Courses. […]

Posted on July 5, 2024 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
A Girl and a Gun, active killer, Active Self Protection, active shooter, American Cop, American Handgunner, drugs, exercise, firearms training, fitness, Gun Mag Warehouse, Guns and Ammo, kettlebells, Legal, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, Michael Bane, Mike Boyle, Rangemaster, revolvers, shooting drills, Swift Silent Deadly, Tatiana Whitlock, Uncle Zo View Post

Protecting Your Outdoor Gathering

Last week I published an article on the difference between “mass shootings” and active killer events.  Yesterday, I was scanning my news feed and came across the article linked below.   Missouri groom shot in robbery during his backyard wedding     In last week’s article, I mentioned how most of the reported recent “mass […]

Posted on July 4, 2024 by Greg Ellifritz in News and Tactical Advice
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“Peace Officers” vs. “Law Enforcement Officers”

Written by: Greg Ellifritz   Last week, I became involved in a discussion about the term “law enforcement officer.”  That’s what many cops are calling themselves these days. The words sound almost professional.  The problem isn’t really with the term itself; it’s when officers embrace the idea that their sole occupational mission is to find […]

Posted on July 3, 2024 by Greg Ellifritz in Articles
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- June 28, 2024

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Skeeter Skelton on Point Shooting (1968) Skeeter was my favorite gun writer when I was growing up.  Thanks to Karl and his crew for digging up this older article.     Concealed Carry Clothing […]

Posted on June 28, 2024 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, body armor, Caleb Causey, Everyday Marksman, firearms training, Gun Mag Warehouse, history, Hock Hochheim, Kevin Creighton, knife fighting, Louis Awerbuck, Lucky Gunner, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, Michael Bane, Personal Defense Network, pistoltraining.com, Primary and Secondary, Rangemaster, Sheriff Jim, shooting drills, The Revolver Guy, tourniquets, travel, Uncle Zo, Widener's View Post

Free Books- Part 299

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 […]

Posted on June 27, 2024 by Greg Ellifritz in Uncategorized
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Words of Wisdom from Louis Awerbuck

  Ten years ago today, one of the world’s truly great firearms instructors passed away.  Louis Awerbuck served in the South African Defense force before moving to the USA to teach at Gunsite.  He was chief range master at Gunsite until 1987 when he formed his own company, Yavapai Firearms Academy.     He wrote […]

Posted on June 24, 2024 by Greg Ellifritz in Articles
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