Written by: Greg Ellifritz Concealed Nation has a regular feature on its website called #DIGTHERIG. It consists of reader submitted photos about their individual chosen concealed carry weapon and holster choices. A huge variety of guns and holsters are featured. All are carried by someone. Unfortunately, some of the choices are less than […]
Written by Greg Ellifritz Concealed Nation has a regular feature on its website called #DIGTHERIG. It consists of reader submitted photos about their individual chosen concealed carry weapon and holster choices. A huge variety of guns and holsters are featured. All are carried by someone. Unfortunately, some of the choices are less than […]
Written by Greg Ellifritz Concealed Nation has a regular feature on its website called #DIGTHERIG. It consists of reader submitted photos about their individual chosen concealed carry weapon and holster choices. A huge variety of guns and holsters are featured. All are carried by someone. Unfortunately, some of the choices are less than […]
Written by Greg Ellifritz I know what you are thinking….who carries a revolver? I do. So do many other knowledgeable firearms instructors. In a recent conversation with John Benner (founder of the Tactical Defense Institute), I learned that John relies on a revolver for his PRIMARY night-time home defense weapon! That’s what is on his […]
There are many different options for carrying your handgun in a concealed manner. Body type, clothing selection, firearm, holster type, and mission all mandate different styles of carry. It ultimately comes down to personal preference, but here are a few hints and guidelines to help you make your decision. If you are new to […]
Written by: Greg Ellifritz There are more competent firearms instructors teaching quality classes than ever before in human history. None of us has a corner on the market. Just like I’ve trained with dozens of top instructors over the years, my students will also train with other teachers. That’s a good thing. In […]
Written by: Greg Ellifritz While reading my news feeds in the past few weeks, I’ve seen accounts of a couple preventable accidental shootings. I’d really prefer to see that my readers and students learn to better secure their weapons so that people aren’t injured or killed by unintentional gunfire. Let’s examine these negligent discharges […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. The myth of the “concealed carry lifestyle” “Don’t let people assign you to their tribe without your consent. Concealed carry is a tool, not a lifestyle.” How to Carry Concealed In a […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. CHAIR QUAL:Barricade Skills Using a Folding Chair I did this drill for the first time almost 20 years ago in an NRA patrol rifle instructor class taught by the now-departed Clive Shepherd. I used […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. 5 Concealed Carry Myths Busted You would be surprised how commonly I hear people talking about these CCW myths. Let Massad Ayoob set you straight. Shooting the Mini Casino Drill A valuable […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Building Confidence in CCW Skills Many novice shooters “practice” rather than “train.” Training implies having some goal and structure for your practice session. Here’s how to transition your practice or recreational shooting sessions into […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Laying Down On The Job – American Cop When is the last time you shot a handgun from the prone position? I don’t do it often, but I think it’s important to know how […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Basic Weapon Mounted Flashlight Use The author’s description of “umbrella” or “baseboard” lighting is how I utilize my light if I am searching with a long gun. Unlike the author, I still prefer to […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Say Goodbye to Glock, Say Hello to Glock V All the hubbub in the gun world this week is about Glock’s decision to stop selling most of their popular pistols and replace them with […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. The Champion: Remembering Marty Hayes We lost yet another firearms instructor this week. Marty Hayes (founder of Firearms Academy of Seattle and ACLDN) dies in his sleep a few days ago. Besides Marty, this […]
*In the last couple weeks, most of you have likely witnessed video of at least two murders (Charlie Kirk and Iryna Zarutska). I intentionally avoided watching both videos. Do you think it’s good for our psychology that we are able to witness countless murders with the click of a mouse or a swipe of our […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Shooting Strong with Changing Vision Is your vision changing? If so, this article from Tatiana Whitlock provides you with a few options to adjust. You might also like her article on Strong Hand Only […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. The Backpack Gun Project After Wednesday’s long range assassination is it time to carry a “bag gun?” Here are some resources to explore. Just remember, in any event like that, cops will be looking […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Five Harsh Truths About Gunfights “The truth about gunfights will never be comforting. However, understanding and accepting the world as it is rather than how we’d prefer it to be is a big step […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. 5 Things to Consider When Carrying a Handgun in Your Vehicle Most of you carry guns. Most of you spend a lot of time behind the wheel of a car. Sensible folks will attempt […]
