Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. After Action Report: Knife Defense for Instructors with Greg Ellifritz Thanks to Justin for the excellent review of my new defensive knife instructor class. If you are interested in the class, this article gives […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. How I reclaimed the largest homeless encampment in Oregon The reality of homelessness and some things most of us don’t think about. WiFi jammers and school security tech We know that higher […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. The Evolution of Law Enforcement Revolver Training An interesting look at how we got to where we currently are. Monkey See, Monkey Do – Kevin Creighton Solid suggestions for folks who work retail […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. 50 Best Tactical Blogs and Websites in 2025 I didn’t think that there were 50 tactical blogs still in existence. Apparently there are and mine made the top 10. NEW STUDY: Time […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Beretta 1301 Tactical: Still the Best After 10 Years? Excellent information about my favorite shotgun and accessories. For more shotgun info, read Why your agency shouldn’t shelve the shotgun. One more shotgun article for […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Striker Fired Guns Should Probably Not Be Carried AIWB. If you have ever attended one of Tom Givens’ classes, you might remember him discussing the idea that everything in the gun world is on […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. JULY 2025 NEWSLETTER Tom’s excellent monthly newsletter. The Tactical Truth About Thompsons My former police department owned a Thompson 1928. When I started work there, the police chief kept it locked in […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Vang Comp Thunderstick Summit 2025 Open enrollment registration for the best shotgun summit in the country is now available. Sign up quickly. This one will sell out. I’m teaching there and look forward to […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Ceecurets Of Shootin’ Clint Smith’s “shootin’ ceecurets.” Lasers Vs. Red Dots Karl Rehn discusses which is the better option. Jeff Cooper on .40 handguns For those of you interested in […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. The world is getting a bit spicy again. Dozens of large protests are scheduled for cities all around America on Saturday. Israel bombed Iran. People are going nuts. This particular variety of public insanity […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Critical Incidents! John Farnam’s commentary about last week’s terrorist attack in Colorado. The attacker used Molotov cocktails and a flame thrower. Most of my friends carry weapons and medical gear. Do you have fire […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. “Scan and Assess” Seeing Beyond the Bang “Shooting is a mechanical skill. Staying alive after the shooting stops is a mental and emotional one. “Scan and Assess” reinforces your ability to think under pressure, […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Traffic and Truth What’s going on with the move to change the regulations with regards to owning silencers. Mastering the Bowling Pin Shoot The very first handgun competition I entered was […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Which Shot Timer Should You Buy? I hope all of you own a shot timer. If not, this article may be useful. Tommy Gun Madness: The Thompson Submachine Gun Some interesting machine […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Which Doesn’t Belong and Why Ammunition quality control is at a historic nadir. Pay attention to the cartridges your are placing inside your self protection firearm. Sinister Manipulations – SemiAuto Shotguns Shotgun […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Bring A Gun To A Knife Fight? Steve Tarani dispels some of the tired myths uneducated “gun people” spout about knife attacks. Concealed Carry for Women A full-text annual magazine for female […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. What is the right trigger? Thoughts on handgun triggers. Magtech Revolver Ammo – Stay Away I had the exact same problem with Magtech .32 ammo about a year ago. After I wrote about […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. The Whippoorwill That Wasn’t Paul gives us an excellent update that all of you who are interested in preparedness should read. Understanding The Objective Standard Mandatory content for my police readers. You […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Arriving at Your Class Tips for your first shooting class. Still looking for a quality class? Read How to Find Quality Training. Investigating Edged Weapons Cases Information about edged weapons attacks. […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Ayoob Files: Murder or Self-Defense? Massad Ayoob brings up some legal issues you should understand in this case debrief. For more of Mas’ content, read Lost Secret of Pistol Shooting: The Crush Grip […]
