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Reader Questions

Carrying and Using the LDK Knife

Written by: Greg Ellifritz   Many of you are aware that I designed the Ka-Bar TDI Last Ditch Knife.  I recently received a question from a reader about some design features:   “Greg: I noticed you mentioned you designed the Last Ditch blade for Kabar. I would be interested in an article about the design […]

Posted on January 26, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Gear Reviews, Reader Questions
knife fighting, knives, LDK, third world travel, travel View Post

Questioning the Effectiveness of the .380 Auto Cartridge

Written by: Greg Ellifritz   You folks really like your .380 semi-automatic pistols.  Two of the top 10 most read articles on my site are about the .380.  Every post I’ve written about this caliber has been consumed voraciously.  Lots of the email questions I get from readers concern the .380 as well.     […]

Posted on November 18, 2020 by Greg Ellifritz in Reader Questions
.380, Claude Werner, handgun stopping power View Post

Ka-Bar TDI Shark Bite

Written by: Greg Ellifritz   *I’m re-posting this article from a couple years ago.  I recently learned that Ka-Bar has discontinued this model.  Whatever inventory is available right now is likely the last opportunity to purchase this excellent non-metallic defense option.  The Shark Bites in the supply line now will soon be sold and there […]

Posted on November 16, 2020 by Greg Ellifritz in Reader Questions
Ka-Bar, knives, Raven Concealment, TDI View Post

Damaged Defensive Ammunition

Written by: Greg Ellifritz   I recently had a reader reach out to me with a very intriguing question: “I’ve got about 50 rounds of quality JHP in 9MM divided between three guns (mine+wife) and they are getting beat up. Question is, do I stick with the beaters (dinged cases or heads, etc.)or switch to […]

Posted on November 10, 2020 by Greg Ellifritz in Reader Questions
ammunition, Claude Werner View Post

Why I Don’t Carry an Expandable Baton

Written by: Greg Ellifritz   With all the violent protests going on, people are interested in supplementing the firearms they carry on a daily basis with some less lethal alternative weapons.  I’ve been getting lots of questions about impact weapons recently.  Here is one such question from a friend and long-time reader.   “How do […]

Posted on October 7, 2020 by Greg Ellifritz in Reader Questions
baton, impact weapon, pepper spray, sap View Post

Attacked at Home

Written by: Greg Ellifritz   I had a long time reader write to ask the following questions:   “My wife (who is not a fan of guns, concealed carry, etc.) and I were talking about self-defense the other day, and she asked what percentage of self-defense incidents happen on a person’s property (house/yard/garage/etc) versus anywhere […]

Posted on August 18, 2020 by Greg Ellifritz in Reader Questions
crime statistics, home defense, home security View Post

How to Help a Cop During a Life-Threatening Struggle

Written by: Greg Ellifritz   As we see more officers attacked by rioters and more police stations under siege, I’m getting this question more often.  If you want to help a cop under attack, this is how to do it.  And be sure to read PART TWO, how you can help a cop even if […]

Posted on July 12, 2020 by Greg Ellifritz in Reader Questions
ccw, police View Post

The Rayshard Brooks Shooting

Written by: Greg Ellifritz   Lots of folks have contacted me asking for my perspective on the recent police shooting of Rayshard Brooks.  For those of you unfamiliar with the incident, police received a 911 call about a man unconscious behind the wheel in the drive through lane of a Wendy’s restaurant.  A cop arrived, […]

Posted on June 18, 2020 by Greg Ellifritz in Articles, Reader Questions
police, police shootings, taser View Post

“Watching a Murder”

Written by: Greg Ellifritz   I had a friend send me a message yesterday. He wanted to know how a bystander might intervene in a situation like what happened in Minneapolis.   My friend told me he didn’t want to stand around “watching a murder.” How does one safely intervene when cops are mistreating a prisoner? […]

Posted on May 28, 2020 by Greg Ellifritz in Reader Questions
police, police training View Post

Should I Provide First Aid to the Attacker I Just Shot?

Written by Greg Ellifritz I had an interesting question posed to me by a student in the Systems Collapse Medical Class I taught in Virginia.  He asked me: “If I have to shoot a criminal in a gunfight, should I provide first aid before the paramedics arrive?”   It’s a good question.  I’m probably going […]

Posted on April 14, 2020 by Greg Ellifritz in Reader Questions
home defense, tactical first aid View Post

Using a Fire Extinguisher as a Weapon

Written by: Greg Ellifritz   A would-be victim of last month’s London Bridge terrorist stabbing attack used a fire extinguisher to distract/disorient the terrorist as another person stabbed the man with a narwhal tusk to end the attack.   Seeing the photo below got me thinking about how best to use a fire extinguisher as a […]

Posted on January 22, 2020 by Greg Ellifritz in Articles, Reader Questions
active killer, active shooter, impact weapons View Post

5 Tips for Making Online Sales Transactions Safer

Written by Greg Ellifritz   A friend sent me the following question last week:   “Greg, I have been shopping on eBay and Craigslist lately and it brought some concerns to mind.  I was wondering if you have any safety advice regarding buying items on eBay/Craigslist.  My two main issues are: 1)      Personal safety when […]

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Greg Ellifritz in Reader Questions
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Best 9mm Carry Ammo

Written by: Greg Ellifritz I got a question from a friend and student last week.  I think the answer will help all my readers better understand terminal ballistics and choose an optimal bullet for self protection.  Here’s the question:   “Quick question: What’s your suggestion for 9mm carry ammo?  I’m about to replace my near […]

Posted on October 23, 2019 by Greg Ellifritz in Reader Questions
ammunition, gelatin tests, handgun stopping power, Lucky Gunner, Prepared Gun Owner View Post

Training Students with Physical Disabilities

Written by:  Greg Ellifritz   I got this interesting question through Facebook last week: “Greg, have you found any good sources of alternative techniques when overcoming physical disabilities? I have reduced neck mobility and no left scapula control, from a radical neck dissection, Extending the left arm out or up is both difficult and unstable. […]

Posted on October 15, 2019 by Greg Ellifritz in Reader Questions
firearms training View Post

Should I Leave the Scene of a Defensive Shooting?

Written by: Greg Ellifritz Last week, I received the following question from one of my readers:   “I have discussed ‘what to do’ after a successful ‘stop the threat’ shoot. Some have said that they would leave the scene rather than be subjected to the legal hassle, or additional danger, (depending on the circumstances). Please […]

Posted on September 30, 2019 by Greg Ellifritz in Reader Questions
Andrew Branca, ccw, law, Legal, Massad Ayoob, shootings View Post

Criminal Motivation

Written by: Greg Ellifritz Trying to figure out why a criminal chooses to commit a crime can be a bit tricky at times.   Most crimes have very clear motivations.  The one we see most often is that you simply have something the criminal wants and he thinks he can take that thing (your money, […]

Posted on July 17, 2019 by Greg Ellifritz in Reader Questions
John Farnam, psychology View Post

The .380 for Police Backup and Off Duty Carry

Written by: Greg Ellifritz     I received this question (edited for brevity) from a police firearms instructor last week:   “A lot of my guys on the department are going with .380 pocket guns for off duty carry instead of carrying their issued Glock 26 9mm pistols.   Our policy will not allow officers […]

Posted on June 13, 2019 by Greg Ellifritz in Reader Questions
.380, backup gun, gelatin tests, Lucky Gunner, police View Post

Pistol Choice for a Shooting Class

Written by: Greg Ellifritz I recently got this question from a reader:   “Here’s a topic I’d love to see hear your opinion on: For someone new to training and looking to get the most out of defensive handgun courses, should I use the smaller pistol that I carry (P365) or larger bedside pistol (P320) […]

Posted on June 10, 2019 by Greg Ellifritz in Reader Questions
firearms training View Post

Seat Belts and Appendix Carry

Written by Greg Ellifritz   Last week, I got the following question from a friend on my Facebook page.  He inquired: “I carry appendix IWB, but usually remove it while driving because I’ve always been afraid of the personal damage the seat belt would do going across my gun. I figure I’m more likely to […]

Posted on May 20, 2019 by Greg Ellifritz in Reader Questions
ccw, Kyle Lamb, vehicle tactics View Post

No More Stinky Body Armor

Written by: Greg Ellifritz   A reader recently emailed me a question: “What have you found that works best to keep cool while keeping dry (sweating), when wearing a vest? I find myself wearing a vest for as long as 12-hours a day.” It’s a great question.  As temperatures broke 80 degrees here last week, […]

Posted on April 15, 2019 by Greg Ellifritz in Reader Questions
body armor, police View Post
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