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Blogs like mine are dead.  Very few people go to individual websites to read updated articles on a regular basis anymore.   Nearly everyone now gets his/her news from social media on smart phones.   The problem for bloggers in our field is that social media outlets “shadow ban,” throttle the reach, and/or de-platform most […]

Posted on December 27, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in What's New
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Best of What I Read- 2023

Compared to the average American, I read a massive number of books.  I try to read  around 10 books a month.  I accomplish this because I don’t have TV in my house and I carry a book wherever I go.  Whenever I have a few spare moments, I spend them reading. In 2023,  the number […]

Posted on December 26, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in What's New
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- December 22, 2023

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Concealed Carry And Your Family I get more questions about family safety issues than any other topic on my site.  Being a single guy who has never been married and has no kids, I […]

Posted on December 22, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Uncategorized, Weekend Knowledge Dump
backup guns, Buckeye Firearms, ccw, Chris Cypert, Claude Werner, Clint Smith, Doom and Bloom, drugs, Dustin Salomon, Ed Monk, Erick Gelhaus, firearms training, flashlights, GAT Daily, gun digest, John Holschen, Kevin Creighton, knives, Legal, Massad Ayoob, Michael Bane, open carry, Paul Martin, pocket carry, Recoil Offgrid, revolvers, Richard Mann, shotguns, survival, The Firearms Blog, Uncle Zo View Post

Light Discipline

  Most people don’t practice integrating flashlight tactics into their self defense training nearly enough.  It’s important to be able to use a flashlight correctly if you want to win a fight during the hours of darkness.  Improper flashlight use can get you shot very quickly.   For both armed citizens and cops, low light […]

Posted on December 21, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in News and Tactical Advice
Fenix, flashlight, flashlight tactics, low light, low light shooting, Massad Ayoob, police shootings, Surefire View Post

Federal FliteControl New versus Old

A student recently asked me a question about Federal’s FliteControl (FFC) eight-pellet 00 buck shot loads.  This is the tightest patterning load on the market and is often difficult to obtain.     Over the last few months, several shooters have reported that the new stock eight-pellet load was not patterning as tightly as the […]

Posted on December 18, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Reader Questions
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- December 15, 2023

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   6 Lessons Learned About Appendix Carry If any of you are considering changing your mode of carry.  For more concealment advice, watch 3 Basic Tools to Reduce Printing and learn about these important principles. […]

Posted on December 15, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
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Free Books- Part 286

Amazon has a tremendous number of FREE ebooks on their website.  You can find thousands of free kindle books on Amazon’s site every day.  These books can be downloaded to a Kindle reader or a free App on your phone or personal computer.  Even if you don’t have a Kindle, you can download a free […]

Posted on December 14, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Uncategorized
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A Cautionary Tale for CCW Permit Carriers

      About seven years before I retired from my police job, I encountered a chaotic situation involving a criminal, a couple cops, and an armed citizen.  The call could have gone very badly for the CCW carrier and I want to describe what happened so that none of  my readers ever place themselves […]

Posted on December 13, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Articles
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- December 8, 2023

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   What we know about a series of attacks that left 2 dead in NE Bexar County, 4 others dead in Austin Those of you who study active killers should take a look at this […]

Posted on December 8, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
ACLDN, Active Self Protection, American Cop, ccw, Chris Cypert, Dave Spaulding, Dr. James Williams, Ed Head, Everyday Marksman, firearms training, Force Science Institute, Hock Hochheim, Integrated Skills Group, John Johnston, Karl Rehn, Legal, Paul Martin, pistoltraining.com, Primary and Secondary, Recoil Magazine, revolvers, Shelley Hill, shooting drills, snubnose, The Revolver Guy View Post

Stupid Active Killer Advice

  I just finished the book Be a Hero.  It was a very good book, full of useful information about how to successfully survive an active killer attack.  There was one section, however, with which I profoundly disagree.  The authors talk about setting off fire alarms, breaking bottles full of slippery liquids in hallways, and […]

Posted on December 7, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Articles
active killer, active shooter, school shootings View Post

Shooting Drill- “The Double & 1”

This shooting drill comes from Justin Dyal.  I found it at the link below.   The Double & 1 Drill: 10 Rounds Is All You Need     Instructions (per the article):   Double & 1 begins a scant 2.5 yards from the target on a tight time limit of only one second to fire […]

Posted on December 6, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Shooting Drills
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- December 1, 2023

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Weapon Lights on Handguns: Essential or Unnecessary? Dave Spaulding talks weapon mounted lights.     Home Defense with Tom Givens Tom Givens discusses some home defense tips.  After you read this article, check out […]

Posted on December 1, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
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Free Books- Part 285

Amazon has a tremendous number of FREE ebooks on their website.  You can find thousands of free kindle books on Amazon’s site every day.  These books can be downloaded to a Kindle reader or a free App on your phone or personal computer.  Even if you don’t have a Kindle, you can download a free […]

Posted on November 30, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Uncategorized
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Your Tactical Training Scenario- A Weapon in Each Hand

  Have you ever thought about how you might deal with an attacker who is armed with a weapon in each hand?  Think about someone coming at you with a gun in each hand, a knife in each hand, or a mixture of both a gun and a blade.  While those aren’t the most common […]

Posted on November 28, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Tactical Training Scenarios
chokes, Close quarter shooting, knife attacks, police shootings, robbery View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- November 24, 2023

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   A BUG From My Pocket It’s tough to beat a J-frame or LCR carried in a pocket for some low-threat self protection scenarios.     Armed Lifestyle Magazine Issue 10 Some useful articles in […]

Posted on November 24, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
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The Best Coat Pocket Defensive Pistols

  The weather is becoming colder.  Many of you folks will soon be wearing large winter coats if you aren’t already.  Have you ever tried to draw your defensive firearm while you are bundled up in a winter parka?  Sometimes it’s harder than one might think.   A friend once asked me for some winter […]

Posted on November 22, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Firearm Reviews
ccw, holsters, pocket pistols, revolvers, snubnose View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- November 17, 2023

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Flying With Firearms In The United States Tim Herron discusses how to smoothly fly with your firearms.  I agree with his advice.  I’ve flown 47 flights with guns this calendar year already and did […]

Posted on November 17, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, American Cop, American Handgunner, AR Build Junkie, AR-15, Boondocks Training Center, Erick Gelhaus, firearms training, Force Science Institute, gelatin testing, Gun Mag Warehouse, ITS Tactical, John Hearne, John Murphy, Kevin Davis, Legal, Massad Ayoob, Mountain Man Medical, Off Duty/On Duty Podcast, Pat Rogers, Paul Martin, Recoil Offgrid, red dot sights, revolvers, Rich Nance, Richard Mann, shotguns, Steve Fisher, SWAT magazine, That Weems Guy, Wim Demeere View Post

Free Books- Part 284

Amazon has a tremendous number of FREE ebooks on their website.  You can find thousands of free kindle books on Amazon’s site every day.  These books can be downloaded to a Kindle reader or a free App on your phone or personal computer.  Even if you don’t have a Kindle, you can download a free […]

Posted on November 16, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Uncategorized
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Your Tactical Training Scenario- Robber on Motorcycle

Written by Greg Ellifritz Motorcycle robberies are becoming increasingly more common both in foreign countries as well as here in the USA.  It’s important to understand how these robberies work and have a plan to prevent them.   I think this video illustrates the process very well.  Being an avid traveler and having spent some […]

Posted on November 14, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Tactical Training Scenarios
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- November 10, 2023

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Do You Really Have to Clean Your Guns? If you keep your guns well lubricated, they can go a long time between cleanings.     Why Your EDC Won’t Be Enough (and How To […]

Posted on November 10, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
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