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 […]
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A Robbery, a Shooting, and Citizen Intervention
Written by: Greg Ellifritz A Seattle TV videographer was in the right place at the right time and caught the take down of a robbery suspect on camera. The video is remarkably clear and shows just how chaotic criminal encounters can become. In the incident, a man allegedly robbed a jewelry store. As […]
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 […]
The Jakarta Terrorist Attacks
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 […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- January 8, 2016
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Back-up Iron Sights Buyer’s Guide All of my red dot equipped fighting rifles have backup iron sights. Yours should too. Defensive Shooting Myths and Misconceptions: “I shoot that gun really well.” A […]
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 […]
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 11, 2015
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Building a Bolt Bag: Being Prepared to Go At Any Moment Do you have a “bolt bag?” This article from ITS Tactical explains the concept and why you may need one. While you are […]
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 […]
Suicide Bomber? Better Make it a Head Shot
This is a guest article from retired Police Chief Jeff Chudwin. Jeff sent an initial draft of this information out to an email police firearms instructor list and I contacted him to ask permission to reprint it. He graciously agreed and re-wrote his draft, proving even more information for you. If you are unfamiliar with […]
The Six Best Resources for Surviving a Terrorist Attack
Written by: Greg Ellifritz Since the multi-pronged terrorist attack on Paris last Friday, lots of experts have written articles about how to survive such an event. Some are great. Others are worthless. I’ve been reading everything I can find about the attacks. I’m planning a thorough article debriefing the entire event for next […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- November 6, 2015
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. AR Lower-Receiver Build: Trigger Group Installation The most common home gunsmithing project I see my students take on with their AR-15 rifles is a trigger replacement. A good match trigger (I like the Geissele) […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- October 30, 2015
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. The Secret to Being a Survivor on the Street: How to Develop a Combatives Mindset A lot of hard won wisdom from Kelly McCann in this article. Friday Fundamentals (Segment 3) Properly […]
Reviews of Last Weekend’s Class
Written by: Greg Ellifritz Last weekend I teamed up with Dr. William Aprill to teach an “Unthinkable” class in Manassas, Virginia. The class was all about dealing with worst case scenarios and was hosted by John Murphy of FPF Training. The 24 students we had in class seemed to really enjoy it. We […]
Gun “Experts” and their Idiotic CCW Choices
Written by: Greg Ellifritz I recently read one of the most ridiculous gun articles I’ve seen in a long time. In 18 Experts Pick Their Concealed Carry Weapon of Choice, some supposed “experts” reveal their chosen CCW gun and the rationale behind why they carry it. The article is obviously intended for beginners and provides […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- October 9, 2015
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Close Quarters Shooting In this short video Paul Sharp provides a great overview of close quarters pistol shooting techniques. Feed Family Of 4 For 1 Year at $300 Cost For everyone who […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- October 2, 2015
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Fundamentals Uber Alles Words of wisdom from Cecil Burch. Cecil is a great instructor. Check out his class schedule and take one of his classes if you are in the neighborhood. Everything […]
Your Tactical Training Scenario- An Unnecessary Shooting
Written by: Greg Ellifritz Those of us who train to use defensive firearms often think about scenarios where we might have to shoot an attacker. But how often do we think about alternate courses of action in situations where we might still be legal to shoot. Just because we legally CAN shoot someone, doesn’t mean […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- August 28, 2015
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Rifle Sling: One, Two Or Three Point? Here is a quick video of the relative advantages and disadvantages of the different types of rifle slings available. One of my favorite slings is the Blue […]