Written by: Greg Ellifritz With almost two months of non-stop rioting in Portland and lots of other big demonstrations in other parts of the nation, lots of folks have contacted me about re-posting some of my riot survival articles. Here is my best advice… Stay away from any scheduled protests, riots, uprisings, […]
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- December 13, 2019
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Getting Friends and Family (Slightly) More Prepared How to gently steer reluctant friends and family members in the direction of being better prepared for emergencies. Factory 6.5 Creedmoor Ammunition Accuracy Velocity and […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- May 3, 2019
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. 3 Ways to Escape Zip Ties: An Illustrated Guide An informative infographic about escaping zip tie restraints. This is useful, but the best advice I can provide is to AVOID BEING RESTRAINED! I don’t […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- April 12, 2019
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. The Old and the Bold: Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife A very interesting video series interviewing British WWII vets. In this episode the veteran being interviewed dishes the dirt on the famed Sykes Fairbairn combat knife. […]
Survive a Shooting
All of my readers who are interested in active killer response tactics will love this book. The author sent me a pre-production draft looking for feedback before publishing it. I read the book, gave Alain a few comments, and was honored when he asked my to write a “blurb” for the front […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- January 19, 2018
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Rodney Dangerfield must’ve taught beginners Some of the real issues inherent in training beginners. I’m glad I no longer do it. I’m happy. For now. Have you tried the Casino Drill yet? […]
My Best Writing 2017
Written by: Greg Ellifritz Last week, I posted an article linking to my most popular posts in 2017. In that article, I discussed how my “most popular” articles were not the same as my “best articles.” I liked many of the most popular articles (listed by page view), but I think other articles that […]
Back from Antarctica (and Chile)!
Written by: Greg Ellifritz I returned last week from an epic two-week trip to Antarctica (via Chile). Why Antarctica? Because it was on our continent bucket list. Both Lauren and I have been to all of the other continents in the world. Antarctica was the last one. So we went. The trip started with […]
Top 10 Most Popular Posts of 2017
Written by: Greg Ellifritz Seth Godin made a very powerful statement in a recent blog post. “My most popular blog posts this year…weren’t my best ones. As usual, the most popular music wasn’t the best recorded this year either. Same for the highest-grossing movies, restaurants and politicians doing fundraising. “Best” is rarely the same as […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- December 1, 2017
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Is Your Defensive Firearm Actually a Woobie? My guess is that even for this generally clueful audience, most of you carry your gun like a lucky rabbit’s foot. Listen to what John has to […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- November 17, 2017
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. The T.A.B.B.E. Test – Erik Kondo This seems like a reasonable metric with which to judge the merits of a particular fighting technique. Can Loaded Magazines Stop Bullets or Increase the Effectiveness […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- November 3, 2017
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. 7 Cases That Show Why Warning Shots Are a Bad Idea Massad Ayoob explains why you shouldn’t shoot warning shots. You should also take a look at Massad’s article on open carry. […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- September 1, 2017
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Start Shooting Better: Dot Torture Drill A drill I shoot at least once a month. It’s excellent for refining trigger control. This article explains how I use the same drill described in the link […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- June 23, 2017
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Dealing with Media for Firearms Instructors Good advice from a media savvy firearms instructor. My experiences echo his. I generally don’t trust television media. As I don’t consume TV news or read newspapers, I […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- June 16, 2017
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. How to use Tactical reticles More information than you would ever need about scope reticles. This article explains the difference between Mils and MOA if that topic confuses you. US Knife Laws […]
Media
Books and Book Features Choose Adventure: Safe Travel in Dangerous Places by Greg Ellifritz. 2020. Wrote Amazon #1 Best Selling travel safety book There I Was…When Nothing Happened: True Tales of Real Self Defense From Professionals in the Field– by Jason Brick. 2023. Contributed the chapter “An Encounter in […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- February 23, 2024
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. The 7 Most Common Concealed Carry Mistakes I have to admit that I see these fairly frequently. Don’t carry a “craptastic” holster. Use my post on good holsters to make a better selection. […]
Back from Turkey!
Earlier this month, I went on a short-notice impromptu trip to Turkey. To be honest, Turkey really wasn’t ranked highly on my travel bucket list and I hadn’t considered ever traveling there. At the end of August, my friend Nathalie and I had an amazing time attending the Burning Man festival. We had so […]
Movie Theater Safety Tips
Written by: Greg Ellifritz I like going to movies in a theater. A couple weeks ago, I saw the latest John Wick movie. With all the gunfights in that flick, I’m thinking that I can write off my tickets as a tax deductible training expense. In any event, my recent foray to the […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- March 10, 2023
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Thoughts On The Snub Mindset Important considerations for those of you who choose to carry a snub revolver. The Significance of the Spencer Repeating Carbine Marlan gives us all an excellent history […]