Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. With the upcoming presidential inauguration, the current worldwide military conflicts, and the extensive damage done by recent storms, the USA is in a very turbulent place right now. Until things calm down, I’m going […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. With the upcoming presidential election, the current worldwide military conflicts, and the extensive damage done by recent storms, the USA is in a very turbulent place right now. Until things calm down, I’m going […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. With the upcoming presidential election, the current worldwide military conflicts, and the extensive damage done by recent storms, the USA is in a very turbulent place right now. Until things calm down, I’m going […]
Written by: Greg Ellifritz My friend and mentor Ed Lovette recently passed away. Ed was a CIA paramilitary officer who worked undercover for many years in Africa and South America carrying nothing but a Smith and Wesson Model 10 snubnose revolver. After his CIA career, he became a firearms trainer and famous gun writer. […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. The Dark Side of Disasters: Looting and Criminal Exploitation During Storms With the upcoming election and the extensive damage done by recent storms, the USA is in a very turbulent place right now. Until […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Pros & Cons Of Fanny Pack Concealed Carry I carry in a fanny pack almost exclusively at the gym as well as when I walk, hike, run, or cycle. It is a very useful […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Self-Defense and the Law: Is Shooting Long-Distance in Defense Defensible in Court? Massad Ayoob talks about the realities of taking longer shots in a gunfight. An Innovative Take on Mental Awareness In […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. The thin line between safety and tragedy: Muzzle control in policing I’m glad this topic is receiving some attention. I fear, however, if we become too dogmatic or too “safe” we will be endangering […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Rifle Tips for Fighting Around a Car Taking a rifle-based vehicle defense class wouldn’t be my first training priority as an armed citizen, but I think it’s useful to know and practice a few […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Level 4 Plates: Body Armor Buyer’s Guide An excellent review of plate body armor options. Shelley Hill: Recognizing Types of Smiles to Trust Being able to effectively “read” facial expressions is a […]
Written by Greg Ellifritz A lot of folks write to me wanting to know what tactics and strategies will help them prevail should they be present during an active killer attack in a public place. I’ve been writing about the topic for almost two decades. Other folks have been studying the problem for […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Beware! I’m starting this week’s dump with some sage advice from John Farnam. I believe your tribal identity statements are more likely to get you killed between now and the upcoming presidential inauguration than […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Full Recordings of Free Public Webinar on Ten Essential Observations on Guns in America Dr. Yamane is placing recordings of his “Sociology of Guns” classes online for free. I had the opportunity to watch […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Skeeter Skelton on Point Shooting (1968) Skeeter was my favorite gun writer when I was growing up. Thanks to Karl and his crew for digging up this older article. Concealed Carry Clothing […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. The Value of Mirror Image Shooting I agree with Mas here. I think a lot of instructors would get an incredible benefit out of taking a basic handgun class “mirror image” with the non-dominant […]
With the recent introduction of the Smith and Wesson/Lipseys collaborative snub nose revolvers, I’m seeing more and more folks arguing online about what is “enough” gun for concealed carry. Some folks think that a snub revolver without a reload is perfectly adequate. Other folks, like the author of this article, think that carrying anything less […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Managing Expectations I’m placing this article at the top of the list because it’s important and you should read it. “Bendigo” is an talented writer and has some valuable life experiences to share. The […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Essential Concealed Carry Accessories This information is obvious for many of you. Unfortunately, there is a large percentage of concealed carriers who ignorantly reject reality. R.O.C.kin’ that Revolver With Red Dot Have […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. The Danger of Higher Ready Positions Let’s start with a deep dive on the topic of pointing guns at people. In addition to the link above, you’ll also want to check out: Get […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Thoughts on Open Carry Even though I’m generally not a big fan of open carry in an urban environment, I would say that this piece provides a balanced and nuanced approach to the topic. […]
