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Weekend Knowledge Dump- November 1, 2013

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.   Press Check? Maybe You Shouldn’t Most knowledgeable shooters realize that repeatedly re-chambering the same round can push the bullet […]

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
ammunition, drugs, exercise, flashlight tactics, flashlights, grip strength, Limatunes, Max Velocity Tactical, shotguns, stopping power, weapon malfunctions View Post

Optimizing Your Training Experience

  We train a lot of students every year at TDI.  When students come to a four-day class, we want them to get a good value and be able to concentrate on the instruction, rather than battling gear issues.   TDI staff instructor John Motil has the following advice after seeing a couple students suffering […]

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Greg Ellifritz in News and Tactical Advice
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Foreign Enemies And Traitors

  The third book in Matt Bracken’s Trilogy “Enemies Foreign and Domestic” is available now through the end of the month as a free kindle download.   Foreign Enemies and Traitors is a fast paced novel about a future we all could be facing.  I really enjoyed it and think you will too.  From the […]

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Greg Ellifritz in Book Reviews
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What’s the Deal with Krokodil?

Written by: Greg Ellifritz   The latest paranoia to be circulated around the internet is the presence of the new drug “Krokodil” on the streets of small town USA. Apparently there have been a few confirmed hospitalizations in the western USA within the last month because of this dangerous drug. Several people have written to […]

Posted on October 28, 2013 by Greg Ellifritz in Articles
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- October 25, 2013

  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.   Aimpoint® Zeroing Target   If you have any variety of Aimpoint optic, you can download custom targets from […]

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
aimpoint, appendix carry, AR-15, exercise, firearms cleaning, Legal, less lethal, Limatunes, survival, Tasers View Post

The Sparks, Nevada School Shooting- Five Points To Consider

Written by: Greg Ellifritz   On Monday morning, a 12-year old seventh grader in Sparks, Nevada shot and killed one teacher and wounded two other students on the school playground before classes began.  The shooter then killed himself with the same gun.  If you are unfamiliar with the event check out this article from CNN. […]

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Greg Ellifritz in News and Tactical Advice
active killer, active shooter, school shootings, school violence View Post

Some Recent Class Reviews

Written by: Greg Ellifritz   I’ve had an exceptionally busy teaching month already and still have one more class scheduled.  Fortunately, several of my recent students have posted online After Action Reviews (AARs) of a couple classes.  If you are curious about my content. course structure and curriculum, check out the links below:   The […]

Posted on October 23, 2013 by Greg Ellifritz in What's New
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Video Critique of the Nairobi Mall Attack

Written by Greg Ellifritz   CNN has gathered CCTV surveillance video showing the tactics used by the terrorists in the recent Westgate Mall attack in Nairobi, Kenya.  The video is short and very instructive.  Watch it below…     I’ve discussed several of the lessons learned from the attack HERE.  This video brings up several […]

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Greg Ellifritz in News and Tactical Advice
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- October 18, 2013

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.   MIL/LEO/FF or Anyone Else Short on Time: 3 Fast Workouts to Switch It Up Three fast workouts designed for […]

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
active killer, concealed carry, Dave Spaulding, fitness, knife training, medicine View Post

Enemies Foreign and Domestic

    Former Navy Seal Matt Bracken has released his book Enemies Foreign and Domestic as a FREE kindle ebook for the next few days.  Make sure you grab it while you can.   From the description….   BULLETS RAIN DOWN UPON A PACKED FOOTBALL STADIUM, killing dozens, and triggering a panic stampede which leads […]

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Greg Ellifritz in Book Reviews
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- October 11, 2013

  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.   Killing for their Country: A New Look at “Killology”   Many of you are fans of Col. Grossman’s […]

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
ballistics, exercise, firearms training, knives, max velocity, psychology, stopping power View Post

More Information on the Nairobi Terrorist Attack

Written by: Greg Ellifritz       THIS ARTICLE offers the best reporting of the Nairobi terrorist attack to date.  It’s long, but its worth your time.  Some interesting things have come out…     Police arrived but refused to make entry for several hours. Two uniformed police officers presumably ignored orders to stay outside […]

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Greg Ellifritz in News and Tactical Advice
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Tactical Training Scenario: The NYC Biker Gang Attack

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 […]

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Greg Ellifritz in Tactical Training Scenarios
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- October 4, 2013

  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 serve a warrant: 1972 versus today   Things have changed quite a bit in the last […]

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
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Podcast and New Article

    Two quick items of note….     The radio show I did with John Johnston of Ballistic Radio is available for download HERE.  We talked for an hour about active killer response for the CCW permit holder.  I think you will find the information valuable.       One of the callers on […]

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Greg Ellifritz in What's New
active killer, Ballistic Radio, terrorism View Post

Some Thoughts on Situational Awareness

  Today we have another guest contribution from Henry “the Old Man from Tennessee.”  He shares his wisdom about the issue of situational awareness.  Enjoy…. Many years ago.  USMC Recruit Depot, Parris Island, South Carolina. Seventeen years old, with excellent hearing and eyesight.  First formation.  A crusty red-faced lifer Sergeant of Marines gives us a […]

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Greg Ellifritz in Articles
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- September 27, 2013

  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.     Hornady Critical Duty 45 Auto +P Four Shot Test with “Bone” – See more at: http://mousegunaddict.blogspot.com/2013/08/hornady-critical-duty-45-auto-p-four.html#sthash.pvNdQaDM.dpuf  Hornady […]

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
ammunition, ballistics, exercise, handgun stopping power, Legal, medicine, psychology View Post

Brainstorming Response Options in the Nairobi Mall Incident

Written by Greg Ellifritz As I write this, Kenyan officials just declared the terrorist hostage siege in a Nairobi shopping mall to be over.  A current count of fatalities is at 75, with nearly 200 more reported injured in the three day event.  For those of you who haven’t heard about this terrorist attack, here […]

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Greg Ellifritz in News and Tactical Advice
active killer, active shooter, Nairobi Mall, terrorism View Post

Some Thoughts on the Ruger LCR

This is the third contribution from my esteemed guest blogger Henry “The Old Man from Tennessee”.  Henry is 88 years old and lives up on a mountain in rural Tennessee.  He has been shooting all his life and I truly enjoy his contributions….     The Old Man’s Gun- Ruger LCR Messing around with the […]

Posted on September 24, 2013 by Greg Ellifritz in Firearm Reviews
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The Navy Yard Active Killer- What Can We Learn?

Written by: Greg Ellifritz   Officials are remaining tight lipped about the Washington Navy Yard active killer incident that occurred a week ago.  Not much information about the attack is being released.  Most sources have determined that the killer gained access to the facility where he worked by using his own pass card.  He carried […]

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Greg Ellifritz in News and Tactical Advice
active killer, active shooter, workplace violence View Post
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