Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. The Speed vs. Emergency Reload: When, why, how Dave Spaulding shares his thoughts on reloading your pistol. Read his book Handgun Combatives. Police Release More Information on State Trooper Attack One of […]
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Some Press from the Rangemaster Training Conference
Written by: Greg Ellifritz Last weekend I taught a class at the Rangemaster Tactical Conference titled “Escaping Criminal Restraints.” The class focused on escaping zip ties, rope, duct tape, or handcuffs in the event you are restrained during a takeover robbery, home invasion, or kidnapping attempt. The class was well attended by about 65 […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- March 18, 2016
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Vision, Perception, Combat, and Court How cognitive perception interferes with your ability to see motorcycles on the road and additional attackers in a gunfight. Self-Defense Law: The 5 Elements for Justified Use […]
“Understanding and Training the Female Shooter”
Written by: Greg Ellifritz I first met Lou Ann Hamblin more than 10 years ago at a police training conference organized by the now -defunct American Society of Law Enforcement Trainers. The conference brought together all of the biggest names in the police training business, putting on a bewildering array of classes. In between […]
The Lisa Mearkle Police Shooting- 7 Lessons to Learn
Written by: Greg Ellifritz I was recently reading this article about a police shooting that stemmed from a foot pursuit after a man violated a few traffic laws. Officer Lisa Mearkle tragically ended up shooting an unarmed man. She faced murder charges, but was acquitted. Examination of some of the particulars of this case will […]
The Tactical Professor’s “Baseline Evaluation”
Written by: Greg Ellifritz The Tactical Professor describes a great shooting drill you can use to establish baseline competency and track improvement over time. I like drills like this that provide a measurable standard that you can track over time. The drill requires 50 rounds (five sequences of 10 shots each) and is […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- February 26, 2016
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Photos show what crime looks like before it happens A very interesting article about the algorithms used to alert surveillance camera operators to “suspicious” behaviors. The list of “pre-crime” activities that trigger an alert […]
Prosecuted for a Negligent Discharge
Written by: Greg Ellifritz Read this article. An NYPD officer just got convicted of both manslaughter and official misconduct after an accidental shooting that occurred on his SECOND DAY of patrol. For all my cop friends and those who want to be cops. Study this case. Here’s the deal… I don’t […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- February 12, 2016
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. The Folly of Chasing Gear – CCW Gear Some advice to get you new carriers heading in the right direction. A Quick Guide To Shooting Fundamentals Another resource for you brand new […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- February 5, 2016
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Do you carry religiously? You may not be as safe as you believe. Grant brings up a very good point here and I tend to agree with him. I travel out of the country […]
SHOT Show 2016 Roundup
Written by: Greg Ellifritz If you have been vacationing off the planet, you may not realize that the world’s largest trade show for shooting enthusiasts was held in Las Vegas last week. The Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trades (SHOT) show is the second largest trade show in Las Vegas every year. 70,000+ shooting industry professionals […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- January 22, 2016
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Skill Drills For New Pistol Owners Some fun pistol shooting drills for your next range trip. Don’t forget to check out my shooting drills archive as well. Make a Secret Bookshelf Stash […]
2015 Training Year in Review
By Greg Ellifritz Ever since I started training people in the fighting arts for a living, I have kept very meticulous records. Not only is it important for potential future legal action, it’s a great marker for tracking progress and improvement. Each year at this time, I do a review of what I […]
Fighting Smarter
My friend Tom Givens recently sent me an updated version of his extremely useful textbook on handling violence. I have been recommending the earlier editions of this book for years. After re-reading it, I’m happy to say that I’ll be recommending the latest version for years to come. It’s a great book. Tom’s description […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- December 25, 2015
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Mental Health Reform Will Not Reduce US Gun Violence, Experts Say “But while few people would disagree with the need for mental health reform, scientists who study gun violence say it won’t make much […]
10 Lessons For Armed Citizens
With the crazy increasing frequency of active killer events worldwide, I thought I’d re-share this piece I originally posted almost three years ago. The excellent article you see below was written by Ed Monk, a tactical instructor, police officer and retired Army Colonel. I met Ed several years ago at TDI and have always […]
Dot Torture Shooting Drill
One of the shooting drills I like to use to hone my trigger control is called “Dot Torture”. It’s relatively well known among the competitive shooting community, but many recreational or defensive shooters may have never seen it. The drill was originally developed by David Blinder at Personal Defense Training. It involves […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- December 04, 2015
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. The Legality Of Carrying Within 1000 Feet Of A School Zone Concealed Nation takes a look at the Federal laws in place that govern carrying deadly weapons in a school safety zone. It’s worth […]
The Triple-Threat Assessment
I’ve been reading James LaFond’s writings for a long time. James lives in inner-city Baltimore, Maryland and writes about the gritty violence that occurs where he lives and works. James has an unconventional approach, but a way with words and an analytical mind. I first read James’ book The Logic of Steel, soon after it […]
“Counterinsurgency”
Written by Greg Ellifritz First off, let me wish all my American readers a happy Thanksgiving holiday. I hope you are spending it eating good food and spending quality time with the folks you love. I’ll be spending my holiday in a police cruiser. I work all the holidays so that my coworkers with […]