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Weekend Knowledge Dump

Weekend Knowledge Dump- March 20, 2026

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Principles of Personal Defense You all know how much I like free books.  The Jeff Cooper foundation recently made this excellent work from the Colonel a free download on their site (near the bottom […]

Posted on March 20, 2026 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
A Girl and a Gun, Active Self Protection, AK-47, American Cop, AR-15, BX Writes, carjacking, ccw, Claude Werner, Dr. William Aprill, Dustin Solomon, firearms training, GAT Daily, history, Integrated Skills Group, Jeff Cooper, Kevin Creighton, Kyle Lamb, Lucky Gunner, Melody Lauer, Mike Pannone, Primer Peak, Quietly Armed, Rich Nance, Robyn Sandoval, shooting drills, shotguns, situational awareness, Steve Tarani, The Firearms Blog, Tier Three Tactical View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- March 13, 2026

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   How to Survive a Mass Shooting While Unarmed Pat Mac has some tips for surviving an increasingly likely situation.     Carrying Defensive Revolvers – GUNS Magazine Clint Smith’s thoughts on defensive revolvers.  You […]

Posted on March 13, 2026 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Bayou Renaissance Man, Caleb Giddings, civilian gunfighter, Erick Gelhaus, exercise, family safety, Guns Magazine, Jeff Gonzales, John Farnam, medical skills, Pat McNamara, physical fitness, police, psychology, reloads, revolvers, shooting drills, Steve Tarani, Tatiana Whitlock, terrorism, The Revolver Guy, travel View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- March 6, 2026

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Austin Terrorist Attack Austin PD does a really good job releasing video/audio of officer involved shootings as soon as possible. Here is what they just released on Saturday night’s terrorist attack downtown.   Hit […]

Posted on March 6, 2026 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- February 27, 2026

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Movement & Moving Since Erick only got an “honorable mention” in last week’s dump, I’m leading this issue off with his contribution.  I’ve changed my thoughts on movement in gunfighting pretty substantially over the […]

Posted on February 27, 2026 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
3rd world travel, A Girl and a Gun, American Cop, Caleb Giddings, Claude Werner, crime statistics, Erick Gelhaus, firearms training, holsters, Kevin Davis, kidnapping, Legal, Michael Bane, Mike Wood, open carry, pepper spray, police, psychology, Recoil Offgrid, red dot optics, revolvers, Rich Nance, Scott Jedlinski, Shoot ON, shooting drills, situational awareness, The Revolver Guy, travel, travel safety View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- February 20, 2026

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Cover and Concealment – What Your Vehicle Offers I’ve attended and taught a whole bunch of classes where we’ve shot into and out of cars.  It’s a useful exercise.  If you haven’t done a […]

Posted on February 20, 2026 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- February 6, 2026

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   The Insurrection Intersection Michael Bane covers some ideas for optimally handling a protestor “checkpoint.”     I’ve got two guns! — Citizen-Defender There are lots of articles out there covering “the best first gun […]

Posted on February 6, 2026 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- January 30, 2026

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Wheelchair Concealed Carry Considerations for People with Disabilities “I was shot and paralyzed from the waist down in a gunfight while serving as a U.S. Marine infantryman during the 2003 invasion of Iraq. I […]

Posted on January 30, 2026 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- January 23, 2026

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   The Pros And Cons Of Red Dot Sights On Pistols » Concealed Carry Inc For those of you considering the transition to red dots.     Are You Part of the EDC 1%? – […]

Posted on January 23, 2026 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- January 16, 2026

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Introduction to Tactical Flashlights for Concealed Carriers Some useful flashlight information.  After you digest this, please listen to this excellent low light podcast with Dan Brady.     An Official Journal Of The NRA […]

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
.380, Andy Stanford, CJ Cowan, Dan Brady, Dave Spaulding, flashlight tactics, knives, Marksmanship Matters, medical skills, Michael Janich, Mountain Man Medical, Primary and Secondary, Primer Peak, Rangemaster, Reason Magazine, revolvers, shooting drills, statistics, Swift Silent Deadly, The Revolver Guy, Uncle Zo View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- January 9, 2026

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Cold Hits Don’t Lie: Measuring Real Shooting Performance I like starting every shooting session with a consistent drill I shoot cold to track my performance over time.  In this article, Tatiana suggests several good […]

Posted on January 9, 2026 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
active killer, active shooter, American Cop, API Prodigy, ccw, crime prevention, defensive tactics, Dr. David Yamane, Ed Monk, firearms training, flashlights, GAT Daily, gun digest, Jelly Bryce, knives, low light shooting, Lucky Gunner, Mark Hatmaker, Michael Janich, police, Rory Miller, Sam Harris, school shootings, school violence, shooting drills, shotguns, Steve Tarani, Swift Silent Deadly, Tatiana Whitlock, The Revolver Guy, Warren Wilson View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- January 2, 2026

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   When Showing Your Gun Goes Wrong: Key Lessons From CCW Safe’s Defensive Display Vs. Brandishing Training I get lots of questions about this topic.  Most CCW carriers have very little understanding of these issues.  […]

Posted on January 2, 2026 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- December 26, 2025

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Pistol Light Switchology – American Cop Erich discusses handgun WMLs and how to switch them easily.  For more information on the topic, you may also like Weapon-Mounted Lights and Concealed Carry: From Impractical to […]

Posted on December 26, 2025 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- December 19, 2025

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Is The .380 Any Good For Self Defense? My articles on the .380 acp cartridge have consistently been the most popular on my website since its inception.  Here is a deep dive on the […]

Posted on December 19, 2025 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- December 12, 2025

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Are You Training for the Wrong Threat? Understanding Primal Aggression vs. Cognitive Aggression – Calibre Press Not every attacker is agitated and screaming.  Here’s how to identify attackers displaying “instrumental aggression.” Read Part Two […]

Posted on December 12, 2025 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- December 5, 2025

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   The Old Ways  Real talk from Shane about shotguns in low light.     How To Setup A Defensive Shotgun While we are on the topic of shotguns, I will bring this article to […]

Posted on December 5, 2025 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- November 28, 2025

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Armed Lifestyle Magazine Some useful articles in this free online magazine.     An Official Journal Of The NRA | How Fast Can You Run? “I’ll just run away.”  Really?  When is the last […]

Posted on November 28, 2025 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- November 21, 2025

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   The Priorities of Survival – RevolverGuy.Com “We don’t have an aversion to neat gear, here at RevolverGuy. We like it too, and we’ve done plenty of writing about the latest blasters, ammo, holsters, and […]

Posted on November 21, 2025 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- November 14, 2025

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Laying Down On The Job – American Cop When is the last time you shot a handgun from the prone position?  I don’t do it often, but I think it’s important to know how […]

Posted on November 14, 2025 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
active killer, active shooter, ambush, American Cop, American Handgunner, Claude Werner, Craig Douglas, Defenders USA, Dr. Malcolm Kendrick, Erick Gelhaus, exercise, firearms training, fitness, GAT Daily, gelatin testing, health, John Holschen, Massad Ayoob, police, Police One, Shivworks, shooting drills, shotguns, The Armory Life, The Firearms Blog, The Shooting Wire, Tier Three Tactical, workouts View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- November 7, 2025

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Basic Weapon Mounted Flashlight Use The author’s description of “umbrella” or “baseboard” lighting is how I utilize my light if I am searching with a long gun.  Unlike the author, I still prefer to […]

Posted on November 7, 2025 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
1911, active killer, active shooter, American Cop, American Handgunner, API Prodigy, Caleb Giddings, Charles Askins, crime statistics, Doom and Bloom, drugs, Erick Gelhaus, Everyday Marksman, firearms training, flashlight tactics, gunsmithing, Hilton Yam, holsters, Justin Dyal, Legal, Matt Little, medical skills, medicine, optics, pistoltraining.com, pocket carry, Recoil Magazine, red dot optics, shooting drills, Skeeter Skelton, Swift Silent Deadly, The Revolver Guy View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- October 31, 2025

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Spooktacular Halloween Safety Guide Happy Halloween!  I know a lot of you will be out with your youngsters tonight foraging for candy.  Here’s how to do it safely.     NOVEMBER 2025 NEWSLETTER The […]

Posted on October 31, 2025 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
A Girl and a Gun, Active Self Protection, American Cop, AR-15, ccw, church security, Citizen Defender, Claude Werner, Concealed Nation, crime statistics, Dan Brady, Darryl Bolke, firearms training, gelatin testing, Gun Tales, impact weapons, Jeff Gonzales, Mike Boyle, optics, pepper spray, precision rifle, Primer Peak, psychology, Rangemaster, revolvers, Safariland, Shoot ON, situational awareness, Swift Silent Deadly, Tamara Keel, The Armory Life, The Human Behavior Podcast, The Organic Prepper, Tom Givens, Uncle Zo View Post
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