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Weekend Knowledge Dump- June 13, 2014

Here are a few links to articles and videos I found interesting this week. Some are intellectual. Some are informative. Some are just fun. If you have some free time, check them out this weekend. Gun Science: Active Electronic Ear-pro deep dive Everything you have ever wanted to know about electronically amplified hearing protection. The Unexpected […]

Posted on June 13, 2014 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
diet, Grant Cunningham, Gun Safety Blog, John Mosby, Kathy Jackson, Mark Manson, medicine, modern service weapons, police, revolvers, Ruger, scenario training View Post

The Seattle Pacific University Active Killer

Written by Greg Ellifritz   On Thursday June 5, 2014, a killer entered the library at Seattle Pacific University.   The mentally ill man had stopped taking all of his medications two weeks earlier because he “wanted to feel the hate.”   The killer brought a shotgun with him and shot four people, killing one, […]

Posted on June 9, 2014 by Greg Ellifritz in News and Tactical Advice
active killer, active shooter, Ron Borsch, school shootings, university shootings View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- June 6, 2014

Here are a few links to articles and videos I found interesting this week. Some are intellectual. Some are informative. Some are just fun. If you have some free time, check them out this weekend.   Running With the Carbine Kyle Defoor covers some simple techniques for carrying your rifle while running.     Most […]

Posted on June 6, 2014 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
criminolgy, diet, exercise, gun disarms, Kyle Defoor, Marcus Wynne, Mike Seeklander, modern service weapons, open carry, Paul Sharp, rifles, survival, weapon retention View Post

The UCSB Active Killer

Written by: Greg Ellifritz   On May, 23, 2014 the City of Isla Vista California endured the rampage of yet another active killer.  I’m a little late covering the event, as I was out of the country at the time.  Timeliness isn’t all that important in this case, however.  The killer here acted in the […]

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Greg Ellifritz in News and Tactical Advice
active killer, active shooter, school shootings View Post

Observations / Opinions of the Glock 42

Written by: Clay Smith   A few weeks ago, I wrote a quick review of the Glock 42.  The gun I shot actually belonged to my friend Clay.   Clay is a long time instructor at TDI and a good friend.  His review of the little Glock pistol was much better than mine, so I […]

Posted on June 2, 2014 by Greg Ellifritz in Firearm Reviews
Clay Smith, Glock, Glock 42, gun reviews View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- May 30, 2014

Here are a few links to articles and videos I found interesting this week. Some are intellectual. Some are informative. Some are just fun. If you have some free time, check them out this weekend.     Victim: ‘I thought he would let me buy a cigarette and he stabbed me’ My guess is that […]

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
art of manliness, Ernest Langdon, evasion, fitness, health, Jeff Gonzales, Max Velocity Tactical, medicine, motorcycle, pepper spray, police, police training, reloading, rifles, Sage Dynamics, survival, Survival Mom View Post

Back From Nicaragua!

Written by: Greg Ellifritz I just got back yesterday from a week-long trip to Nicaragua.  Nicaragua isn’t on most folks’ travel lists, but it ended up being absolutely beautiful.  I had a short amount of time off work, so the girlfriend and I wanted a deserted beach where we could completely relax for the few […]

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Greg Ellifritz in What's New
Nicaragua, third world travel, travel, travel safety View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- May 23, 2014

Here are a few links to articles and videos I found interesting this week. Some are intellectual. Some are informative. Some are just fun. If you have some free time, check them out this weekend.   If a nuclear bomb exploded in downtown Washington, what should you do?    Very useful information about surviving a […]

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Claude Werner, economic collapse, flashlight tactics, Jeff Gonzales, malfunctions, nuclear, rifles, school violence, statistics, teaching, travel View Post

Strategies for Developing a Police Physical Fitness Program

Written by: Greg Ellifritz   Almost every police administrator recognizes the inherent benefits that a physically fit police officer can bring to an agency.  Reduced absenteeism, greater productivity, fewer injuries, and a reduction in health care costs have all been correlated with a high level of physical fitness in police officers.  Despite these benefits, only […]

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Greg Ellifritz in Articles
physical fitness, police View Post

The MOAT Group Carbine Standards

Written by: Greg Ellifritz Here’s a very difficult drill for all you rifle shooters out there.  This one is from the MOAT Group.  I don’t know anything about their training, but this is a great drill!  It is also very humbling.  The drill is explained on the printable target itself.  Looking at the target, you […]

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Greg Ellifritz in Shooting Drills
AR-15, MOAT Group, rifle, shooting drills, training View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- May 16, 2014

  Here are a few links to articles and videos I found interesting this week. Some are intellectual. Some are informative. Some are just fun. If you have some free time, check them out this weekend.     G2 RIP Ammo Test, Part 3 – RIP vs Gold Dot It’s never a good idea to […]

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
AK-47, ammunition, ammunition testing, ballistics, Claude Werner, drones, drugs, Glock 42, Lucky Gunner, malfunctions, medicine, shotguns View Post

Lock your damn doors!

Written by: Greg Ellifritz With  the weather getting nicer, we’ve seen our annual spring increase in both car and house break-ins.   The city where I work has been hit hard.  While most residents think it’s mischievous teens stealing from cars, that really isn’t the case anymore.  20 years ago, almost all car break-ins were kids […]

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Greg Ellifritz in Articles
burglary, crime prevention, crime statistics, dogs, home security, police View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- May 9, 2014

Here are a few links to articles and videos I found interesting this week. Some are intellectual. Some are informative. Some are just fun. If you have some free time, check them out this weekend.     Vigilant Gear Mini SERE Pouch This is a very cool idea for any of you who wear PVC […]

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Claude Werner, collapse, escape, exercise, explosives, fitness, Glock, Grant Cunningham, gunsmithing, John Mosby, medicine, modern service weapons, psychology, shooting drills, survival, Survival Mom View Post

The Georgia FedEx Shooting

Written by: Greg Ellifritz   In addition to the two school shootings that were aborted last week, there was another active killer incident in Georgia. Unfortunately, this shooting was not thwarted.  It didn’t get much media attention once the reporters found out that the weapon the shooter used was a shotgun, instead of the “assault […]

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Greg Ellifritz in News and Tactical Advice
active killer, active shooter, FedEx shooting View Post

Two School Shootings Aborted

Written by: Greg Ellifritz Last week we had two planned school shootings aborted in the USA after the intervention from concerned citizens and parents.  This is how it is supposed to work.  Let’s take a look at the two incidents and see what we can learn.   The more widely publicized incident occurred in Waseca, […]

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Greg Ellifritz in News and Tactical Advice
active killer, active shooter, school shootings View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- May 2, 2014

Here are a few links to articles and videos I found interesting this week. Some are intellectual. Some are informative. Some are just fun. If you have some free time, check them out this weekend.     Sig Sauer Elite Performance Ammo Review I’m not completely thrilled about the 9mm load tested, but the new […]

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
active shooter, Al-Shabaab, ammunition testing, AR-15, diet, escape, holsters, Jeff Gonzales, knives, Limatunes, Mike Seeklander, restraint, school shootings, terrorism, third world travel, training View Post

Suicide Bombers Dressed as Police

Written by: Greg Ellifritz Take a quick look at this news article about the violent attacks that occurred in Iraq on Monday.  In one day more than 50 people were killed in several coordinated attacks spread all across the country.   The attacks were all similar and all the attackers wore police or military uniforms. […]

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Greg Ellifritz in Articles
bombings, Bombs, terrorism View Post

Shooting the Glock 42

Written by Greg Ellifritz Last weekend I got the chance to put a few magazines of ammo through a new Glock 42 .380 pistol owned by a friend.  The little 42 stirred up quite a storm when it was introduced at this year’s SHOT show.  If you are unfamiliar with the gun, here is the […]

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Greg Ellifritz in Firearm Reviews
.380 acp, firearm reviews, gear reviews, Glock, Glock 42 View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- April 25, 2014

Here are a few links to articles and videos I found interesting this week. Some are intellectual. Some are informative. Some are just fun. If you have some free time, check them out this weekend.   The Differences (and Similarities) Between Training to Fight and Training to Compete Competition, while certainly useful, is not the […]

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
awareness, Bombing, Caleb Giddings, concealed carry, diet, identity theft, Mike Seeklander, mindset, modern service weapons, Paul Sharp, running, shooting drills, survival, travel View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- April 18, 2014

Here are a few links to articles and videos I found interesting this week. Some are intellectual. Some are informative. Some are just fun. If you have some free time, check them out this weekend.     How To Become A 3-Gun Competitor On 15 Minutes a Day And A Shoestring Budget Mike Seeklander’s dryfire […]

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
ammunition testing, carjacking, dryfire, flashlight tactics, grip strength, Mike Seeklander, Pat McNamara, Paul Sharp, police, recall, shooting drills, vehicle tactics View Post
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