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Timing School Shootings for Higher Body Counts- Updated

Written by: Greg Ellifritz   Way back in 2013, I began noticing a trend.  School shootings were starting to happen outside of classrooms and outside the normal operating hours of the school.  To avoid lockdowns, killers were attacking large public areas that couldn’t be easily defended during lunch breaks, before school and after dismissal.   […]

Posted on July 10, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Articles
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- July 7, 2023

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Three Force Science Peer-Reviewed Articles Published Three very useful scientific articles from Force Science.  these are must read if you are a police officer or involved in the firearms training field.     Homestead […]

Posted on July 7, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
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Weaponizing Fire

In  a world filled with rioters armed with Molotov cocktails and commercial fireworks, we have to consider fire as a weapon used against us.  I’ve given advice to police officers facing flammable liquids.  I’ve also written about dealing with thrown Molotov cocktails.  Today’s installment will take a look at a more pedestrian use of fire […]

Posted on July 5, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Articles
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Field Medicine for Terrorist Attacks- Bleeding Control and Chest Injuries

  While I recommend that everyone should take a basic first aid and CPR class, that standard Red Cross class won’t be enough when it comes to mass casualties, bomb injuries, and gunshot wounds.  With ever increasing rates of active killer events and terrorist attacks, the average citizen needs to start thinking more about battlefield […]

Posted on July 3, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Articles
bombings, gunshot wounds, medical skills, medicine, TCCC, terrorism View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- June 30, 2023

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   July Rangemaster Newsletter Please check out the monthly Rangemaster newsletter.  Someone you know might get a mention.     Civilian AED Ownership. Yup, It’s a Thing. Jonathan Willis discusses a piece of medical gear […]

Posted on June 30, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
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Free Books- Part 276

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 June 29, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Uncategorized
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The Best Free Medical References Available- Updated

  It could evolve as medical systems are stressed after a natural disaster.  It could be caused by a terrorist attack.  It could even be the result of a societal or economic collapse.  Have you ever thought about what might happen if our current health care system (EMS, Doctors, Hospitals, Pharmacies) ceased to function normally? […]

Posted on June 28, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Articles
book reviews, Lifehacker, links, medicine, Mountain Man Medical, Practical Eschatology, survival, TCCC, training View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- June 23, 2023

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Hierarchy of Combative Firearms Training My friend Dave Spaulding dropping some firearms training knowledge bombs. “Over time, I’ve come to look at firearms training as a three-tiered pyramid I call the Hierarchy of Combative […]

Posted on June 23, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
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Tactical Training Scenario- Dealing with “Stoppers”

I recently read the article linked below and it got me thinking of “stoppers.”   Detectives release sketch for attempted kidnapper after woman is attacked at roadblock   “According to police, a woman was leaving her home with her 11-year old son just before 6 a.m. on March 30. She was driving east on 420th […]

Posted on June 21, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Tactical Training Scenarios
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Pistol Choice for a Shooting Class

I recently got this question from a reader:   “Here’s a topic I’d love to see hear your opinion on: For someone new to training and looking to get the most out of defensive handgun courses, should I use the smaller pistol that I carry (P365) or larger bedside pistol (P320) that the instructor recommends? […]

Posted on June 19, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Reader Questions
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- June 16, 2023

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Knowledge bombs from “Training At The Speed Of Life” Instructor Training With Ken Murray I took the training class Mike references here almost 20 years ago.  It’s life altering if you teach force on […]

Posted on June 16, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, AK-47, Armed and Styled, Ben Stoeger, body language, Bryan Eastridge, ccw, Chris Cypert, Civilian Defender, Dr. David Yamane, Elegant and Armed, Erick Gelhaus, firearms training, gelatin testing, Gun Mag Warehouse, history, Hsoi, Kathy Jackson, Ken Murray, Lucky Gunner, Mark Manson, medical skills, Mike Ox, Paul Martin, police, Primer Peak, psychology, Ralph Mroz, ready positions, red dot sights, Rich Grassi, Sherman House, shooting drills, Steve Tarani, survival, Tamara Keel, weapon retention, women's carry View Post

Free Books- Part 275

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 June 15, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Uncategorized
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The Armada Drill

During my last range practice session, I started out with the Rangemaster “Armada” drill as described in the January 2023 Rangemaster newsletter.   I really enjoyed the drill.  It’s simple to perform and only 20 rounds.  It’s an excellent opportunity to test your skills and test your relative abilities with all the guns you carry.  […]

Posted on June 14, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Shooting Drills
Dark Star Gear, Rangemaster, shooting drills, Spencer Keepers View Post

Your Tactical Training Scenario- Shaking Hands

  You are out shopping one night in an area with lots of pedestrian traffic, bars, restaurants, and stores. A drunken man approaches you and engages you in an argument, walking away after taking a swing (that didn’t connect) at you.  The drunk reappears about 15 minutes later. He apologizes for his conduct and extends […]

Posted on June 13, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Tactical Training Scenarios
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- June 9, 2023

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   The Best Defensive Shotgun Ammo Out There Some of the better shotgun self protection loads on the market.  While we are talking shotguns, do you think your shotgun should have a red dot optic? […]

Posted on June 9, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
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Tactical Training Scenario- Playground Stabbing

Read the linked article and watch the video embedded below.   France stabbing: Children attacked by knifeman in Annecy playground   The news article and video show a man armed with a knife entering a playground and stabbing random children and two of the kids’ parents/guardians.  If you were on the playground, how would you […]

Posted on June 8, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Tactical Training Scenarios
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Why Won’t My Revolver Cylinder Turn?

It’s a myth that your revolver will never malfunction.   Revolvers commonly have malfunctions, but the malfunctions are quite different from those seen in semi-automatic pistols.   As my friend Chuck Haggard says: “Revolvers will tolerate neglect.  They won’t tolerate abuse.”   If I had to take a gun to a 1000-round a day shooting […]

Posted on June 7, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Articles
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The Need to SEE

One of the biggest mistakes I see my students make is trading a good tactical position for a position that offers better visibility instead.  It’s nice to be able to see what’s going on, but it’s seldom a good idea to trade a position of relative safety for one that gives you a better view. […]

Posted on June 5, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in News and Tactical Advice
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- June 2, 2023

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Optics Versus Irons on Pistols The irons vs. optics debate.     3 Things To Know About Wheelchair CCW Carrying in a wheelchair or scooter.     Debunking the CAP Fact Sheet A perspective […]

Posted on June 2, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
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Free Books- Part 274

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 June 1, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Uncategorized
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