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Weekend Knowledge Dump

Weekend Knowledge Dump- August 14, 2026

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Criminal Clues: Tips to Avoid Appearing Like a Soft Target It’s important to understand the criminal victim selection criteria and strive to reduce those “tells” in your daily life.     Dry Practice Safety […]

Posted on August 14, 2026 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- August 7, 2026

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Irons vs Optics: Why Pistol Optics is the Clear Winner Justin’s thoughts on pistol mounted optics.  He’s right.  But I still run iron sights.  I can still see them clearly and shoot well with […]

Posted on August 7, 2026 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- July 31, 2026

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   School shooters are content creators. Will they wear Meta Ray-Ban glasses to livestream their attacks? Important information for parents and teachers.  This may be a very useful way to interdict some of these attacks […]

Posted on July 31, 2026 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- July 24, 2026

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Running A Pistol Slide: Clam Shell, Sling Shot, or Slide Release? Or Who Cares? At one point in time, I had very strong opinions about this topic.  Now I’m firmly into the “Who Cares” […]

Posted on July 24, 2026 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- July 17, 2026

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Not Just The Big Booms – Repeated Blast Pressure A very interesting article about how a relatively minimal amount of gunfire can cause brain-harming overpressure events under some circumstances.     Defensive Shotgun Selection: […]

Posted on July 17, 2026 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- July 10, 2026

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   AAR: Two Years of Coaching a Self-Defense Class My friend Mark Luell discusses how he structures the self defense training curriculum he teaches.  Read about his approach to “constraints-led learning” techniques.  If you’ve ever […]

Posted on July 10, 2026 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- July 3, 2026

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Tactical Entertainment: When High-Volume Shooting Masquerades as Advanced Training “True “advanced” work is usually exhausting because of the mental focus required, not the quantity of empty casings left lying on the ground.”     […]

Posted on July 3, 2026 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- June 26, 2026

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Enigma Micro I’ve long been a fan of the Enigma beltless carry system since it was originally introduced.  Their latest model just dropped this week.  It is for smaller pistols, has a smaller footprint, […]

Posted on June 26, 2026 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- June 19, 2026

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Chilling details of California terror ring’s plot against Freedom 250 — as ‘mastermind’ is unmasked I’ve been writing about terrorists combining gunfire with explosive attacks for more than a decade. Pay attention to how […]

Posted on June 19, 2026 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- June 12, 2026

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   When Is Using Your CCW a Mistake? “If you bring a firearm into this equation, will it help or hurt your cause? While there is no simple answer and an almost infinite number of […]

Posted on June 12, 2026 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- June 5, 2026

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   The Allure of Accuracy “There are many reasons to train accuracy to a high level. First, it refines fundamentals—posture, grip, trigger speed, vision, and process—allowing a shooter to know they can hit a target […]

Posted on June 5, 2026 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- May 29, 2026

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Inside the Mind of a Home Defense Shooting Recoil Offgrid Magazine has recently published a few valuable articles about the mental processes behind using lethal force and managing the potential stress it might create.  […]

Posted on May 29, 2026 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
A Girl and a Gun, American Cop, Armed Lifestyle, ccw, crime statistics, Dr. William Aprill, Erick Gelhaus, Gun Test Magazine, handgun stopping power, holsters, ITS Tactical, John Farnam, Massad Ayoob, Matt Larsen, medical skills, Pew Pew Tactical, Phil Elmore, PHLster, psychology, Recoil Offgrid, retention shooting, school shootings, situational awareness, survivopedia, Swift Silent Deadly, The Organic Prepper, Tier Three Tactical View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- May 22, 2026

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Upcoming PMO Study and Shooting Standards Comparison An excellent podcast covering a lot of the current debates in the shooting industry.  They mention the chart above which compares various shooting drills/tests with regards to […]

Posted on May 22, 2026 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- May 15, 2026

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   What’s the fastest way to reload a CCW revolver? Caleb is bucking long term revolver dogma in this thought-provoking article.  He is correct.  If you doubt his thesis, fire up the shot timer and […]

Posted on May 15, 2026 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
ballistics, Caleb Giddings, ccw, Force Science Institute, John Murphy, Kevin Davis, Lucky Gunner, Massad Ayoob, Matt Larsen, Mike Boyle, police, Presscheck Consulting, shooting drills, shotguns, Snub Noir, That Shotgun Blog, The Armory Life View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- May 8, 2026

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Speed Reloads Richard puts the concept of a speed reload into a context I hadn’t really thought about before.  If you run out of ammo in a gunfight, a quick reload might be lifesaving. […]

Posted on May 8, 2026 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
API Prodigy, Caleb Giddings, Chris Williamson, Everyday Marksman, firearms training, Glock, health, Jeff Gonzales, knife, Legal, Massad Ayoob, Michael Janich, Open Source Defense, Pat McNamara, Pat Rogers, psychology, Recoil Magazine, Revolver Guy, Richard Mann, shooting drills, Steve Fisher, The Writing Gunsmith View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- May 1, 2026

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Domestic Terrorism in America: Understanding the Threat and Being Ready Jeff Gonzales shares some valuable info about domestic terrorist attacks.     The ATF Proposed 34 Changes Aimed at “Modernizing” Gun Regulations I hate […]

Posted on May 1, 2026 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, AK-47, Alex Ooley, counter custody, Dr. Sherman House, escape, Force Science Institute, Jeff Gonzales, John Hearne, Kevin Davis, Legal, Lucky Gunner, Marcus Wynne, Massad Ayoob, Michael Bane, Paul Gomez, Primary and Secondary, Rangemaster, restraints, situational awareness, terrorism View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- April 24, 2026

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Where is The Safest Place to Sit to Avoid Danger? Some things to consider when you are out in various public venues.     Capability or Size? What’s Best For Pistol-Mounted Lights If you […]

Posted on April 24, 2026 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- April 17, 2026

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Explaining The Need To Carry Spare Ammo Massad Ayoob discusses his philosophy on carrying spare ammo.     It’s Not Your Dumb Hand – Weak Hand Work Erick shares some tips for optimal weak […]

Posted on April 17, 2026 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
American Handgunner, API Prodigy, ccw, Dr. David Yamane, Ed Head, Erick Gelhaus, firearms traning, holsters, Jeff Cooper, Jeff Gonzales, Karl Rehn, Massad Ayoob, Mike Boyle, Practical Eschatology, Shawn Ryan, shooting drills, situational awareness, Tatiana Whitlock, The Bugscuffle Gazette View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- April 10, 2026

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Red Dots on Revolvers? Why? Caleb discusses dots on revolvers.     I Was the Last Person to Interview Buffalo Bill Cody Before He Died. Here’s What He Said You history buffs will like […]

Posted on April 10, 2026 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, American Cop, Armed Lifestyle, Building Shooters, Caleb Giddings, ccw, Chris Cypert, Dr. David Yamane, Empty Cases, Erick Gelhaus, firearms training, GAT Daily, gelatin testing, medical skills, Mountain Man Medical, Nick Hughes, Outdoor Life, PHLster, police, Recoil Magazine, school shootings, shotguns, situational awareness, Steve Tarani, The Art of Manliness, The Firearms Blog, The Lawdog Files View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- April 3, 2026

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Hegseth Authorizes Off-Duty Service Members to Carry Private Firearms on Installations This is a very positive initiative.  Let’s hope the base commanders are supportive.     how to tell if men will attack you […]

Posted on April 3, 2026 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Aella, American Cop, BX Writes, Calibre Press, Everyday Marksman, exercise, Gabe White, GAT Daily, gelatin testing, Hock Hochheim, knives, Legal, Paul Martin, red dot optics, school security, school shooting, shot timers, Skillset Magazine, Tactical Science, The Firearms Blog, Truth on the Streets View Post
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