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. Speed Reloads Richard puts the concept of a speed reload into a context I hadn’t really thought about before. If you run out of ammo in a gunfight, a quick reload might be lifesaving. […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Domestic Terrorism in America: Understanding the Threat and Being Ready Jeff Gonzales shares some valuable info about domestic terrorist attacks. The ATF Proposed 34 Changes Aimed at “Modernizing” Gun Regulations I hate […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Where is The Safest Place to Sit to Avoid Danger? Some things to consider when you are out in various public venues. Capability or Size? What’s Best For Pistol-Mounted Lights If you […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Explaining The Need To Carry Spare Ammo Massad Ayoob discusses his philosophy on carrying spare ammo. It’s Not Your Dumb Hand – Weak Hand Work Erick shares some tips for optimal weak […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Hegseth Authorizes Off-Duty Service Members to Carry Private Firearms on Installations This is a very positive initiative. Let’s hope the base commanders are supportive. how to tell if men will attack you […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. How to Survive a Mass Shooting While Unarmed Pat Mac has some tips for surviving an increasingly likely situation. Carrying Defensive Revolvers – GUNS Magazine Clint Smith’s thoughts on defensive revolvers. You […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Austin Terrorist Attack Austin PD does a really good job releasing video/audio of officer involved shootings as soon as possible. Here is what they just released on Saturday night’s terrorist attack downtown. Hit […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Movement & Moving Since Erick only got an “honorable mention” in last week’s dump, I’m leading this issue off with his contribution. I’ve changed my thoughts on movement in gunfighting pretty substantially over the […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. The Timer Trap “Use a timer, but remember: your current skill level is what you’ve earned through consistent practice—not your occasional best time.” Top 20 Tactical Training Programs In the US for […]
