Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Laying Down On The Job – American Cop When is the last time you shot a handgun from the prone position? I don’t do it often, but I think it’s important to know how […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Basic Weapon Mounted Flashlight Use The author’s description of “umbrella” or “baseboard” lighting is how I utilize my light if I am searching with a long gun. Unlike the author, I still prefer to […]
Written by: Greg Ellifritz You’ve probably seen the news about the sniper attack on an ICE detainment facility in Dallas this morning. A different ICE facility was attacked by 10 people back in July. I’ve been predicting an increase in this type of attack since we first started seeing them ramping up in 2020. […]
On August 11, 2025, a man fired 40 shots in a North Austin Target store parking lot, killing three people. After shooting, he fled the scene and was on the run for almost an hour before police caught him. During his flight, he attempted several car jackings and assaulted numerous additional victims. He dumped […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Critical Incidents! John Farnam’s commentary about last week’s terrorist attack in Colorado. The attacker used Molotov cocktails and a flame thrower. Most of my friends carry weapons and medical gear. Do you have fire […]
Earlier this week, a student shot four people at Wilmer-Hutchins high school in Dallas. I found this article that provides an excellent summary of the incident. The link shows video of how the shooter got past the school metal detectors as well as of the shooting itself. https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/dallas-wilmer-hutchins-high-school-shooting-suspect-tracy-haynes-jr-arrest-affidavit-video/ Two quick thoughts (as […]
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 […]
It’s spring time. We are starting to see our annual rash of “mass shootings.” Take a look at these mass shooting events that have popped off in the last couple weeks. 3 killed and 15 hurt in a shooting at a park in New Mexico’s Las Cruces 2 dead, 4 injured after mass shooting […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. A Deep Dive into Cases Where Civilians Stopped Active Shooters Very interesting data here. Joining The One Percent In what category do you reside? Any plans to change that? Have […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Spending the night on the Streets of Portland Encounters with mentally ill homeless people are common. I think it’s useful to see how they live in order to better understand a population that most […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Careful! The ATF Might Still Be After Your Pistol Brace The latest on the pistol brace saga. Why The 1911 Will Never Die I’m not the biggest 1911 fan, but I know […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Doing The Training Macarena “In the little time — and with the little ammunition available to you — wouldn’t it make sense to practice the undeniable fundamentals of marksmanship? So, let’s not be stupid. […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Shoot While Moving vs. Move Then Shoot The longer I stay in this game, the more I’m in favor of either moving or shooting…not doing both at the same time. Red Zone […]
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 […]
Ever since I read the book Benghazi: Know Thy Enemy: A Cold Case Investigation, I have been paying attention to its author, former CIA analyst Sarah Adams. Last week I listened to her being interviewed on the Shawn Ryan podcast. I’d urge you to watch/listen to the whole episode, but the most relevant […]
You might have seen news coverage from yesterday’s vehicle run-down attack in Germany If you missed the story, the link below will get you up to speed. Nine-year-old among five killed in attack on German Christmas market Vehicle attacks peaked in the United States in the 2017-2018 time period. Back then, the crimes […]
Written by: Greg Ellifritz You can prevail against an active killer even if you are unarmed. One of the most famous cases where unarmed men stopped an active killer was on a train traveling between Amsterdam and Paris a few years ago. Four unarmed Americans and one unarmed Brit teamed up to take […]
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. 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 […]
