Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. The Power of Fear An interesting article on firearm use during the urban warfare of the Balkan war in Bosnia in the early 1990s. English is not the author’s primary language, so it isn’t […]
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The OSU Terrorist Attack
On November 28, an Islamic terrorist attacked students at the Ohio State University using both his vehicle and a butcher knife. Eleven students were injured. Fortunately none were killed. If you haven’t heard about the attack, check out this article for a brief summary. The terrorist drove his car over the curb […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- December 2, 2016
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Criminals Look Different From Noncriminals Trust your instincts. Science says you can identify criminals by the way they look. Open a Homak Digital Gun Safe with a Straw A handy piece of […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- November 25, 2016
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. POLICE AMBUSHES We’ve had four cops in this country shot from ambush last week. My cop friends need to take a look at how other agencies who have experienced this level of police violence […]
Tactical Training Scenario…Taxi Safety
Written by: Greg Ellifritz I spend a lot of time traveling in taxi cabs through the various third world countries I visit. So much time, in fact, that I’ve had a chance to really analyze some “best practices” for utilizing public transportation. Fortunately, my analysis and practices have paid off. I’ve had a couple […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- November 11, 2016
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Fear Illusions: How Your Brain Gets Hacked Every Day Very important information about how fear and anxiety are processed in the brain. “The world is as scary as you decide it is & as […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- November 4, 2016
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Suspect Disarms Officer, Shoots Bystander There are lessons to be learned here for my cop friends and those who open carry. Gun grabs happen faster than you might think. This absolutely could happen to […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- October 21, 2016
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Why Do The Least Knowledgeable Have The Most Conviction? “Regarding the Personal Protection community (but applicable to every discipline), one of the great mysteries to me is trying to wrap my head around the […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- October 7, 2016
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. You must be vigilant: How to protect yourself in the face of terror “We stop and look both ways before we cross the road because we realize we are entering a potentially dangerous environment. […]
Experience with LEOSA Carrying in NYC
This is a guest post from my friend Ed Monk. Ed retired after a full military career and now works as a police officer. He owns Last Resort Firearm Training. In this article he shares his experience carrying weapons to a recent trip to New York City. Although the article is primarily geared towards […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- September 30, 2016
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Video from Rangemaster Conference 2016 Cecil Burch shares a few video clips from his class at Rangemaster earlier this year. If you are interested in some quality tips about fighting from the clinch, you’ll […]
Mob Mentality…Escaping from Riots and Flash Mobs
I’ve read some articles by various “tactical gurus” advising that if people get caught up in a riot or confronted by looters, they should start cutting throats and shooting everyone in the face with their 9mm pistols to facilitate escape. There’s certainly a time and place for such actions, but if you are smart, it […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- September 16, 2016
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Does Temperature Affect Bullet Point of Impact? Temperature affects velocity. Velocity affects point of impact. Travelling Abroad: Mind Your Manners While Staying Alert Some tips to help keep you from getting your […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- September 9, 2016
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. 29 Lessons From The Greatest Strategic Minds Who Ever Lived, Fought, Or Led “…strategic wisdom is not something you’re born with. It is developed, both with experience and with education. I’m not saying you have […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- August 19, 2016
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Practicing Awareness – Part III Claude provides some good techniques for building your awareness. The Role of the Victorinox Bird’s Beak Fruit Paring Knife as a Self Defense Tool I like weapons that […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- July 29, 2016
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Carrying a Pocket Pistol Richard Nance shares some high quality information about carrying a pocket pistol. If you like the article, check out Richard’s book as well. Criminals Think Differently – Understand […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- July 15, 2016
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Day of Rage Protests Are Scheduled for July 15th in These American Cities Lots of violent protests scheduled today. Check out the article for places to avoid this afternoon/evening. Snopes says this is fake. […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- July 1, 2016
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. This is Why You MUST Have Retention on an Open Carry Firearm I posted an article about this incident when it happened, but there are plenty of people who didn’t get the message. Watch […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- June 24, 2016
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Officer’s Firearm Repeatedly Malfunctions on Camera In all my shooting classes I stress the need for malfunction drills. Your “100% reliable” pistol will not be 100% reliable in a gunfight. Improper grip (caused by […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- June 17, 2016
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Baggage Claim Ed talks about some of the dangers present in the baggage claim area of a third world airport. He’s right. Lots of shady characters hang out there. Be careful. Two more tips: […]