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Reader Questions

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

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

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

Should Cops Carry Guns Off-Duty While Drinking Alcohol?

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 […]

Posted on November 12, 2018 by Greg Ellifritz in Reader Questions
ccw, Massad Ayoob, police View Post

The Tourniquet that “Works Like a Zip Tie”

I’ve been getting about five messages a day for the last week asking me about this new STAT “Ziptie” Tourniquet. Since I cannot deliver a throat punch via the internet, let’s have a little discussion about it.  Here’s my take on the STAT Tourniquet.   I have no direct experience at all with this product. […]

Posted on October 1, 2018 by Greg Ellifritz in Reader Questions
medical skills, tourniquets View Post

Using the .22 for Self Defense

  Written by Greg Ellifritz     Since my handgun stopping power study was published last month in American Handgunner Magazine, I’ve received several questions from readers about my data.  I expected to be castigated by all the big bullet aficionados for reporting honest data about the “mouse gun” calibers.  That wasn’t what I received. […]

Posted on August 27, 2018 by Greg Ellifritz in Articles, Reader Questions
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Do You Need a Muzzle Stand-Off Device?

Written by: Greg Ellifritz   Last week I got a couple of questions about a new product on the market.  A bunch of readers linked to Muzzle Stand Off Device by Proof Mark  written by my friends at Recoil Magazine and asked whether I think the product is a useful addition for the average defensive […]

Posted on June 19, 2018 by Greg Ellifritz in Reader Questions
Close quarter shooting, Recoil Magazine View Post

Clearing Up the Confusion About Ohio’s Knife Laws

Written by: Greg Ellifritz   Last week I received three different emails from readers and former students regarding Ohio’s often confusing knife laws.  If I’m getting this many inquiries on the same topic, an explanatory article is in order.   Keep in mind, I am not a lawyer.  As such, this is not legal advice.  […]

Posted on May 21, 2018 by Greg Ellifritz in Reader Questions
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Best Backpacking Gun?

Written by: Greg Ellifritz   I recently had a reader write me to ask my opinion about the best gun for hiking or backpacking:   “What do you recommend for concealed carry while backpacking? I usually backpack with a 1980’s era frame pack with metal hip bars and a strap that would preclude most usual […]

Posted on January 17, 2017 by Greg Ellifritz in Reader Questions
backpacking, ccw, hiking, revolver View Post

Helping an Officer in Trouble- Part Two

Written by: Greg Ellifritz   On Monday I wrote and article about How to Help a Cop in a Life-Threatening Struggle.  The article was well received and generated a lot of comments and questions.  One of the most common questions was:   “The article provided good options for an armed individual to assist an officer […]

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Greg Ellifritz in Reader Questions
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How Can I Best Protect Military Recruiting Offices?

Written by: Greg Ellifritz   After last month’s terrorist attack against two military recruiting offices in Chattanooga, Tennessee, armed citizens nationwide have decided that the military members working in these offices need better protection. Per government regulations, most staff at recruiting offices are not allowed to be armed. Local police departments don’t have the resources […]

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Greg Ellifritz in Reader Questions
active killer, open carry, terrorism View Post

Is the .380 ACP an Adequate Caliber for Defensive Use?

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 30, 2014 by Greg Ellifritz in Reader Questions
.380 acp, ammunition testing, ballistics, handgun stopping power View Post

Warning Shots

Written by: Greg Ellifritz A reader and student recently sent me an email with the following question: “Hey Greg, how about a blog on Florida’s new regulation allowing CCW holders to fire a warning shot?”   If you haven’t kept up with the news, last week the Florida governor signed a bill into law that […]

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Greg Ellifritz in Reader Questions
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The York County Sheriff’s Office Shooting

Written by Greg Ellifritz   A reader recently sent me a link to the video of a tragic police shooting and asked for my take on the matter.  In the video, the officer pulled a man over for a traffic violation.  The man got out of the car and reached inside for a walking cane. […]

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Greg Ellifritz in Articles, Reader Questions
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