Take a couple of minutes and watch the video in the link below. Even if you aren’t a police officer, it highlights a dangerous situation for which you should probably be prepared. If you are a cop, do you have a plan for dealing with a pursuit suspect who quickly jumps out of a […]
Last Thursday, ISIS terrorists conducted a series of coordinated attacks in Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia. As has been the trend worldwide, these coordinated or “symphonic” attacks involved guns, bombs, and grenades. Up to 14 terrorists conducted the attacks on seven locations in a period of three hours. If you haven’t seen the news about […]
Written by Greg Ellifritz Several readers and students wrote to me last week to ask my opinion of the biker gang attack that occurred in New York City. If you missed the news story, here is a summary. In brief, a man and his family were driving on a highway when they were surrounded […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Upcoming PMO Study and Shooting Standards Comparison An excellent podcast covering a lot of the current debates in the shooting industry. They mention the chart above which compares various shooting drills/tests with regards to […]
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 […]
Written by: Greg Ellifritz Please be careful this week. Terrorists and crazy people put a lot of credence in the importance of symbolism. Historical anniversary dates are important to them. This week contains the anniversary dates of: – The Boston Bombing – The Columbine Shooting – The Virginia Tech Massacre – The […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. World Class Revolver Training! Michael Bane produced a great episode providing an inside look at the instruction you can get at the Gunsite Revolver Roundup. If you want some tips on revolver reloading, check […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Choosing an Instructor Pay close attention to what Mas has to say. You should also read his thoughts on Powering Down. Carry Options for Women For those of you who need information […]
Last Friday, the terrorist organization HAMAS declared a “Worldwide Day of Jihad.” While not too much happened, I think it’s prudent to be prepared for additional threats from this organization and its unaffiliated followers. I just returned from a 10-day trip to Turkey. Being much closer to the conflict over there and experiencing the […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. ‘Aggressive drills’ in response to US school shootings can harm students, expert says Stupidly conducted active killer drills can harm student welfare. But not having such drills gets lots more kids killed in the […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Mobs, Mob Looting, and Other Crimes Large mobs of looters coordinating to hit malls and high end stores is becoming a problem we are seeing with increasing frequency. Your best bet is to order […]
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, […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Things You May Do That Give Away You’re Carrying A Gun These are the “tells” people like me look for when we see you in public. You won’t have to worry if I notice […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Body Armor 101: What You Need to Know A really good article about the basics of body armor. I would argue that if you own five different AR-15 rifles and no armor, your combat […]
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 […]
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? […]
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 […]
