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Weekend Knowledge Dump

Weekend Knowledge Dump- November 12, 2021

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Legal Insurrection Attorney Andrew Branca is doing a great job summarizing the issues involved with the Rittenhouse trial.     4 Self-Defense Myths (That Could Ruin Your Life) “We may chuckle at these and […]

Posted on November 12, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, AK-47, Andrew Branca, AR-15, gelatin tests, gunsmithing, Karl Rehn, Krebs on Security, Lee Weems, Legal, Neil Strauss, Paul Martin, Pew Pew Tactical, police, police gunfights, Primer Peak, psychology, revolvers, scams, Short Barrel Shepherd, statistics, survival, Survival Sullivan, The Organic Prepper, Tier Three Tactical View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- November 5, 2021

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   6 Dead Giveaways That You’re Armed “The operative word in “concealed carry” is “concealed.” While a lot of the public, even including some potential criminals, might not notice a lot beyond body language clues…but […]

Posted on November 5, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, ambush, American Partisan, Annette Evans, Boondocks Training Center, Brian Hill\, Caleb Giddings, Calibre Press, ccw, crime statistics, David Yamane, firearms training, Gun Culture 2.0, Havok Journal, holsters, home security, Legal, On Her Own, pepper spray, PHLster, police, Primary and Secondary, red dot sights, robbery, situational awareness, Tamara Keel, Target Barn, That Shotgun Blog, The Art of Manliness, The Revolver Guy View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump – October 29, 2021

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   2 Concealed Carry Seat Belt Hacks Very useful information for those of you who carry your gun while driving.     Philadelphia Police Consider Charges Against Bystanders During Rape Why it’s absolutely critical to […]

Posted on October 29, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Andrew Branca, Ballistic Radio, Bob Vogel, Breach Bang Clear, ccw, Chris Cypert, Claude Werner, family safety, firearms training, GAT Daily, Grant Cunningham, handgun stopping power, Jeff Cooper, Karl Rehn, Kevin Creighton, Legal, Mark Manson, Pew Pew Tactical, pocket carry, police training, Recoil Magazine, school shootings, Seth Godin, shooting drills, shotguns, Swift Silent Deadly, That Shotgun Blog, The Tactical Wire, vehicle tactics View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- October 22, 2021

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   The Perfect Hiking Load-Out? Since I retired from my police job last year, I’ve made it a point to do much more hiking.  For the last year, I’ve averaged hiking 15-20 hours a week […]

Posted on October 22, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
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The 500th Weekend Knowledge Dump

Before we get started with this week’s batch of links, I want to note that this is the 500th edition of the Weekend Knowledge Dump!  Since I started the project, you’ve received the Weekend Knowledge Dump every week without a single exception for almost 10 years.  Think about it.  How many other tactical blogs do […]

Posted on October 15, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, Annette Evans, Caleb Giddings, Dave Spaulding, firearms training, gelatin testing, Grant Cunningham, Gun Mag Warehouse, holsters, Kahr, Ken Hackathorn, Lucky Gunner, medical skills, Paul Martin, PHLster, Primary and Secondary, Primer Peak, Range Hot, Seth Godin, shooting drills, shotguns, statistics, survival, Swift Silent Deadly View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- October 8, 2021

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   5 Steps to (Actually) Make America Great Some very good advice here.     Soft Skills in the Survival Spectrum — Here’s Why They’re So Important It’s not always about shooting and fighting.   […]

Posted on October 8, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, Brian Hill\, Dave Grossman, driving, Ed Lovette, Grant Cunningham, Havok Journal, home defense, ITS Tactical, Kyle Lamb, Mountain Guerilla, police shootings, police training, revolvers, shooting drills, Skinny Medic, Steve Tarani, Swift Silent Deadly, The Revolver Guy, tourniquets, vehicle tactics View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- October 1, 2021

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   9 Signs You’re Tactically Stupid “Ask for evidence, sources, or a point of reference. There are lots of good subject matter experts out there, and they often have business pages chock full of free […]

Posted on October 1, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- September 24, 2021

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   My new favorite gun I really like my LCP .22, but I’m not yet convinced of its reliability enough to carry it.  I’ve put 260 rounds through mine and had nine malfunctions.  I’m hoping […]

Posted on September 24, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, appendix carry, building search tactics, Caleb Giddings, Combat Sports Law, Ernest Langdon, firearms training, John Johnston, John Mosby, Kerry Davis, medical skills, Michael Janich, Mountain Guerilla, Organic Prepper, Pat Rogers, police, police training, Prepared Gun Owners, psychology, Recoil Magazine, Spotter Up, terrorism View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- September 17, 2021

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   TFB Armorer’s Bench: Complete AR15 Disassembly – Bolt Carrier Group The rioting and the pandemic happening in the background of our lives over the past couple of years has prompted millions of people to but […]

Posted on September 17, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Annette Evans, AR-15, ccw, holsters, medical skills, medicinal plants, Michael Bane, On Her Own, Pew Pew Tactical, pre-assault indicators, Reflex Handgun, robbery, Sam Coffman, shooting drrills, shotguns, Spotter Up, Swift Silent Deadly, Tamara Keel, terrorism, The Firearms Blog View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- September 10, 2021

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Does a Light Trigger Increase Accuracy: Research and Analysis Yes, a lighter trigger does improve accuracy, but not as much as one may think.  I have stock triggers on all my semi-automatic defensive handguns. […]

Posted on September 10, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- September 3, 2021

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Rimfire Ammo: Evaluating Terminal Performance Interesting ballistic testing of rimfire ammunition.     Can a Flare Gun Be Used for Self-Defense? If you are serious about using a flare gun for self defense, I […]

Posted on September 3, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
ACLDN, Active Self Protection, ammunition, appendix carry, ccw, Dan Brokos, Ernest Langdon, exercise, health, history, Hock Hochheim, holsters, jujitsu, Lucky Gunner, Michael Bane, Organic Prepper, PHLster, pocket carry, pocket pistols, police, Richard Mann, Spotter Up, Steve Tarani, survival, SWAT magazine, The Suited Shootist View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- August 27, 2021

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Determining What is a Reliable EDC Concealed Carry Handgun? How many rounds should you fire through your defensive handgun to consider it reliable?     The best leather holsters for concealed carry Some of […]

Posted on August 27, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, Ammoman School of Guns, Andrew Branca, Bombs, Buckeye Firearms, Caleb Giddings, ccw, Dave Spaulding, dry fire, Ed McGivern, exercise, GAT Daily, Green Ops, Growing Up Guns, history, Holster Guys, holsters, impact weapons, Kevin Creighton, Legal, Lucky Gunner, Massad Ayoob, Michael Janich, police, shooting drills, shotguns, Spotter Up, terrorism, The Armory Life, vehicle tactics, weapon mounted lights View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- August 20, 2021

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   What Just Happened? A valuable perspective on Afghanistan from a man who spent two decades of his life fighting in the area.     Common Problems & Solutions with AR-15 Barrels A lot of […]

Posted on August 20, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
AK-47, Amplified Being, Caleb Giddings, Claude Werner, Ed Calderon, grappling, Green Ops, ground fighting, Gun Mag Warehouse, Hock Hochheim, Jeff Cooper, Marcus Wynne, medical skills, Michael Janich, Mountain Man Medical, open carry, psychology, shooting drills, Spotter Up, Target Bran, The Armory Life View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- August 13, 2021

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   PARTICIPATION VS. OBSERVATION IN SEMINARS I think Hock gets this one exactly right.  I often feel like I’m wasting my time if I’m watching other students fight one on one in a class.  I’ll […]

Posted on August 13, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- August 6, 2021

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Trigger Reset Simplified : 3 (or More) Reasons Why Everything You Know About it is Probably Wrong A sensible look at trigger management.  I was taught to pin the trigger and then “catch the […]

Posted on August 6, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, ambush, ammunition, AR-15, Caleb Giddings, Doom and Bloom, Everyday Marksman, family safety, Growing Up Guns, gunsmithing, history, Legal, lock picking, Marcus Wynne, Marty Hayes, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, Melody Lauer, police, Recoil Magazine, Recoil Offgrid, revolvers, shooting drills, Spotter Up, Swift Silent Deadly, The Revolver Guy, Vortex View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- July 30, 2021

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Worst Case Scenario: How To Survive A Riot Kevin interviews Michael Bane, Erin Smith, and I about riots survival strategies.     Staying Healthy in the Fray: The Impact of Crowd Management on Officers […]

Posted on July 30, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- July 23, 2021

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Dealing with Challenges in Rainy Weather Part One Four well-known firearms instructors weigh in about the effect rain has on a training class.   MA Officers Used LRAD to End Standoff with Rise of […]

Posted on July 23, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- July 16, 2021

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   12 Easy Ways to Secure Your Home Against Bad Guys Inexpensive options to make your home more difficult to enter.     7.62 AK Mags: What You Need To Know I see articles about […]

Posted on July 16, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- July 9, 2021

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   LIFE SKILLS | Pathway to Violence “To increase your odds of avoiding a violent physical threat, it is critical to maintain visual control of your surroundings by applying your awareness. Situational awareness must be […]

Posted on July 9, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- July 2, 2021

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Surveillance Detection If you are involved in any public altercation or if you encounter suspicious people, it’s not a good idea to drive directly back to your home.  Claude shares some safer options here. […]

Posted on July 2, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, AR-15, body language, Brian Hill\, ccw, Claude Werner, flashlight tactics, ITS Tactical, Jerking the Trigger, Kevin Creighton, knife training, Lucky Gunner, Michael Janich, Recoil Magazine, Reflex Handgun, sap, shooting drills, shotguns, Swift Silent Deadly, The Suited Shootist, weapon mounted lights View Post
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