*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 […]
Written by: Greg Ellifritz Yesterday was the beginning of police memorial week. It’s a week designated to honor currently serving and deceased police officers. Residents in many communities are choosing to celebrate police week by replacing their external light bulbs with bulbs that are blue colored instead. In my former state, the effort is […]
Just a short post today to share a few of my most recent thoughts on how best to respond if you are caught up in an active killer attack. The Washington DC sniper attack last week got me thinking quite a bit about things. If you haven’t seen news about the attack, read the […]
I’ve written about the phenomenon of active killer attacks for more than two decades. One of the most important themes I’ve identified is the fact that active killers want a large body count and are willing to constantly alter or change their tactics in order to achieve that goal. Yesterday’s mass shooting on a […]
*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 Whether […]
*This is a guest article about open carry of long guns during civil disturbances from my friend Steve Moses. I think Steve shares some very valuable advice. Check out Steve’s classes at Palisade Training Group. – Greg I wrote a previously published article titled The Truck Gun Concept (also Known as the Good, the […]
Written by Greg Ellifritz Since the publication of my travel safety book Choose Adventure, I’ve received lots of questions about how to stay safe in an airport when traveling. Many of my readers normally carry weapons that are prohibited by airport security. Without their guns, knives, and pepper spray, folks are looking for alternate […]
A couple years ago, I wrote an article called Flying With Guns. In it, I described the conflicting advice the TSA provides with regard to locking gun cases when traveling by air. “Also, a strict interpretation of the law seems to mandate that the lock on your gun case must NOT be TSA-accessible. In […]
Written by: Greg Ellifritz While I primarily wrote this article for police patrol officers, it has a lot of relevance for everyday citizens as well. If you ever find yourself sitting in a car in a public place, you can utilize these strategies to reduce the chance of robberies or car jackings. -Greg According […]
The FBI recently released its final report on the 2019 Dayton active killer attack. You can read the report in full at the link below. Investigative Report on the August 04, 2019 Attack in Dayton, Ohio The report is only two pages. Read it in full. Here’s what stuck out the most to […]
Written by: Greg Ellifritz Have you ever considered that you may be practicing too much situational awareness? I was out on a date a few weeks ago. We were eating at a local restaurant. She knew that I am a retired cop. During dinner she said: “I’m really kind of surprised. You […]
Written by: Greg Ellifritz Have you ever thought about how you would rescue a friend, partner, or loved one who was engaged in a life or death struggle with a criminal? It may be a little more complex than you have imagined. A while back a concealed carry permit holder named Perry […]
*This is a guest contribution from my friend Ron Borsch. You’ve seen his writings on my page in the past. Ron is a retired police trainer and one of the foremost worldwide authorities in the field of active killer attacks. He draws an important distinction in this piece. Look for a companion article from me […]
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. […]
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 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 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 Rory Miller and Marc MacYoung often talk about social dynamics and what they call an “Educational Beatdown.” The best description of this phenomenon is found in Rory Miller’s article More About Violence Dynamics. Rory says: “Most of the people reading this will be comfortable products of comfortable homes with […]
Written by Greg Ellifritz Many people consider flight to be a prime option for dealing with criminal violence. In some cases, it’s a good plan. In other cases, not so much. Before relying solely on your sprinting skills to keep you safe, honestly assess your abilities. When is the last time you actually […]
