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Posts tagged "Active Self Protection"

Weekend Knowledge Dump- October 19, 2018

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   But How Do You… Sit? John Johnston from Ballistic Radio interviews the owner of Dark Star Gear about the nuances of carrying in the appendix position.  They talk about how your gear can be […]

Posted on October 19, 2018 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
active killer, Active Self Protection, active shooter, appendix carry, Ballistic Radio, ccw, church security, Civilian Carry Radio, Dark Star Gear, Dave Spaulding, David Yamane, gelatin tests, holsters, knife training, Lucky Gunner, Massad Ayoob, Pat McNamara, police, Recoil Magazine, Rob Pincus, survival blog, travel View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- October 12, 2018

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Laminated Door Glass: 5 Vehicle Tactics Training Considerations Some high quality information about shooting through laminated windshield glass.     Underground Tradecraft: Tactical Application of the Defensive Sidearm, Part Three   This is an older […]

Posted on October 12, 2018 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, ballistics, ccw, Claude Werner, Dan John, Dave Grossman, David Yamane, Ernest Langdon, exercise, Grant Cunningham, Guerilla Approach, history, holsters, Jeff Gonzales, John Farnam, John Mosby, Krebs on Security, medical skills, medicinal plants, Michael Bane, open carry, police, psychology, recall, riots, The Art of Manliness, travel, vehicle attacks, vehicle tactics View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- October 5, 2018

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   The Knife Whisperer – The Whispering Reverse Grip Tip Hock is 100% correct in this article: “There is no one perfect knife grip, just the best one for the moment.” You must be competent […]

Posted on October 5, 2018 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, AR-15, Ballistic Radio, civilian gunfighter, drugs, Gabe Suarez, Hock Hochheim, holsters, James Altucher, knife fighting, Matthew Allen, medical skills, police, Primary and Secondary, revolvers, Serpa, shooting drills, The Revolver Guy, tourniquets, travel View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- September 28, 2018

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   When Your Run Fu Runs Out You Need A Plan I’ve written about the issues with running away from a criminal attacker in the past.  Running can be a good plan, if you can […]

Posted on September 28, 2018 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
abduction, active killer, Active Self Protection, AR-15, civilian gunfighter, Claude Werner, Dan John, Dave Young, gelatin tests, Grant Cunningham, identity theft, Integrated Skills Group, Legal, Massad Ayoob, Michael Bane, Pew Pew Tactical, revolvers, shooting drills, shotguns, Steve Tarani View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- September 21, 2018

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Filthy Firearm: AR Accuracy Testing at 10,000 Rounds How accurate would your rifle be after firing 10,000 rounds without cleaning?  You might be surprised. Your rifle will last even longer if you regularly inspect […]

Posted on September 21, 2018 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, AR-15, building search tactics, ccw, exercise, firearms training, fraud, ground fighting, holsters, ITS Tactical, Mark Manson, medical skills, optics, police, Primary and Secondary, psychology, Recoil Magazine, shooting drills, survival, William Aprill View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- September 7, 2018

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   5 Concealed Carry Myths Busted You would be surprised how commonly I hear people talking about these CCW myths.  Let Massad Ayoob set you straight.     Shooting the Mini Casino Drill A valuable […]

Posted on September 7, 2018 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
active killer, Active Self Protection, active shooter, Breach Bang Clear, ccw, Cecil Burch, Claude Werner, drugs, gelatin tests, ground fighting, Growing Up Guns, Guerrilla Approach, holsters, impact weapons, knife fighting, Larry Lindenman, Legal, Lucky Gunner, Massad Ayoob, police, red dot sights, Ryan Holiday, school shootings, shooting drills, survival blog, Tamara Keel, Tim Ferriss, travel, travel phsychology View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- August 31, 2018

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. DA Warm Up Ernie Langdon has a great set of shooting drills for those of you who carry a traditional double action automatic. “String One, First Dot: 10 shots, double action only. Focus on smooth […]

Posted on August 31, 2018 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, appendix carry, civilian gunfighter, Claude Werner, Ernest Langdon, flashlight tactics, gelatin tests, holsters, Jeff Chudwin, Kathy Jackson, police, Primary and Secondary, psychology, range 365, shooting drills, statistics View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump-August 24, 2018

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Public Bathroom Breaks While Armed Good ideas for those of you who have to use a public bathroom while carrying your pistol.     The Placeholder Workout Cecil drops some knowledge here.  His advice […]

Posted on August 24, 2018 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, AK-47, Cecil Burch, Claude Werner, Craig Douglas, drugs, Hock Hochheim, holsters, Ken Hackathorn, medical skills, Pew Pew Tactical, police, Recoil Magazine, shooting drills, situational awareness, Steven Pressfield, William Aprill, William Petty View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- August 17, 2018

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.    Best Way to Get Attacked Marc MacYoung discusses Peyton Quinn’s five rules for preventing an attack.  This is important advice. 1) Don’t Insult Him 2) Don’t Challenge Him 3) Don’t Threaten Him 4) Don’t […]

Posted on August 17, 2018 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, AR-15, carjacking, diet, exercise, gelatin tests, Grant Cunningham, gun disarms, Hock Hochheim, Jeff Chudwin, Jeff Gonzales, Legal, Lucky Gunner, Marc MacYoung, medical skills, Michael Janich, physical fitness, police, psychology, revolvers, shooting drills, The Revolver Guy, William Aprill View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- August 10, 2018

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Resist or Comply Fully, Do Not Be Indecisive! Indecisive dithering in the face of criminal violence is a poor strategy which often yields tragic outcomes.     Shoots and Ladders Drill Will Petty’s excellent […]

Posted on August 10, 2018 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
1911, Active Self Protection, AR-15, Ballistic Radio, criminology, Doom and Bloom, Ernest Langdon, firearms training, Gunsite, Hock Hochheim, Ken Campbell, knives, Lucky Gunner, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, psychology, shooting drills, sights, spyderco, terrorism, travel, William Aprill, William Petty View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- August 3, 2018

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Running the AK Some of the basics for you folks who are new to running the AK family of rifles. You may also like the same authors’ take on the pump shotgun as well. […]

Posted on August 3, 2018 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, AK-47, building search tactics, dryfire, Gabe Suarez, ground fighting, Hock Hochheim, Jeff Gonzales, Ken Hackathorn, Larry Vickers, Mark Manson, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, precision rifle, psychology, revolvers, shooting drills, The Revolver Guy, William Aprill View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- July 27, 2018

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   How to Barricade a Door These are good skills to know.     Concealed Carry Firearms Laws For The 50 U.S. States (A Quick Overview) A thumbnail sketch of the gun laws in every […]

Posted on July 27, 2018 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
10mm, Active Self Protection, art of manliness, drugs, family safety, gelatin tests, Guerilla Approach, holsters, Legal, Lucky Gunner, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, multiple attackers, police, Ralph Mroz, revolvers, shooting, shooting drills, situational awareness, Spotter Up, Steve Tarani, Tamara Keel, terrorism, The Revolver Guy View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- July 20, 2018

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Body Armor 101: What You Need to Know A really good article about the basics of body armor.  I would argue that if you own five different AR-15 rifles and no armor, your combat […]

Posted on July 20, 2018 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, AK-47, body armor, Chris Fry, combatives, edible plants, fitness, gelatin tests, Gunsite, health, Hock Hochheim, John Mosby, knives, Krebs on Security, psychology, Recoil Magazine, revolvers, shooting drills, theft, vehicle attacks, William Petty View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- July 13, 2018

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Double taps: please, no! Why firing two shots on one sight picture may not be the best tactic.     Family Safety Jeff Gonzales talks about some considerations should things kick off when you are […]

Posted on July 13, 2018 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, AR-15, backup gun, Caleb Causey, carjacking, Chuck Haggard, family safety, Grant Cunningham, Jeff Gonzales, Legal, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, Melody Lauer, Mike Seeklander, pepper spray, police, Ralph Mroz, Recoil Magazine, Richard Nance, training, travel View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- July 6, 2018

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Protecting Yourself After You Protect Yourself I probably get more questions about self defense insurance plans than any other topic.  Here is a good resource for comparing the relative merits of each particular plan.  […]

Posted on July 6, 2018 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, AK-47, AR-15, Blue Sheepdog, civilian gunfighter, edible plants, Grant Cunningham, handgun stopping power, holsters, Hsoi, Jenna Meek, Krebs on Security, Marc MacYoung, police, psychology, Ralph Mroz, Rangemaster, Recoil Magazine, shooting drills, Tasers, travel View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- June 29, 2018

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Start Living a Warrior Lifestyle “I also believe even with more conviction that if your career revolves around saving lives or defeating bad guys than your primary hobbies shouldn’t be golfing, watching reality TV, […]

Posted on June 29, 2018 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, ccw, Cecil Burch, Civilian Defender, Claude Werner, drugs, holsters, ITS Tactical, Jeff Gonzales, Phil Elmore, revolvers, Sherman House, shooting drills, Short Barrel Shepherd, The Revolver Guy, The Survivalist Blog, travel View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- June 15, 2018

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Make It So Every trainer can be a bit myopic at times.  Here is some advice to help you cure this ailment.     What is “Training”? There is a difference between training, testing, […]

Posted on June 15, 2018 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, AK-47, ballistics, Cecil Burch, firearms training, flashlight tactics, Gabe Suarez, gelatin tests, Graham Tradecraft, Grant Cunningham, health, home security, Hsoi, Jack Donovan, John Farnam, Kathy Jackson, Lucky Gunner, Mark Manson, medical skills, Mike Pannone, Nick Hughes, Practical Eschatology, practice sessions, psychology, school shootings, shooting drills, Surefire, Travis Haley, uncensored tactical View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- June 8, 2018

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.         ‘It was my job, and I didn’t find him’: Stoneman Douglas resource officer remains haunted by massacre My cop friends should read this article.  What I see here is the tragedy […]

Posted on June 8, 2018 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, Adaptive Defense Concepts, Craig Douglas, Dave Spaulding, drugs, firearms training, gelatin tests, Grant Cunningham, history, ITS Tactical, Kevin Davis, Legal, Mark Hatmaker, Massad Ayoob, Practical Eschatology, Practically Tactical, Rangemaster, reloading, revolvers, Sherman House, shooting drills, survival blog, The Revolver Guy, travel View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- June 1, 2018

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Resistance is Never Futile “Fight back. Always.”     Glock 17 Survives 18-Year, 250,000-Round Torture Test Including 6 Months in Ocean I like reading about gun “torture tests.”  This one is almost unbelievable. Want […]

Posted on June 1, 2018 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
active killer, Active Self Protection, active shooter, AR-15, Ballistic Radio, de-escalation, holsters, John Lott, Krebs on Security, Mark Hatmaker, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, negligent discharge, Paul Carlson, psychology, revolvers, school shootings, shooting drills, Tamara Keel, Todd Green, travel View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- May 25, 2018

  Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Selco’s SHTF Reality Check: 5 Deadly Mistakes That Preppers Are Making Valuable advice from a man who survived the societal collapse of Bosnia during the early 1990s.     The Universal Revolver Reload […]

Posted on May 25, 2018 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, ambush, AR-15, Cecil Burch, civilian gunfighter, diet, Ed's Manifesto, escape, exercise, gelatin tests, ground fighting, health, James Howard Kunstler, long distance shooting, Mark Hatmaker, Massad Ayoob, Max Velocity Tactical, negligent discharge, revolvers, Selco, Sherman House, shooting drills, shotguns, situational awareness, survival, Tamara Keel, The Revolver Guy, third world travel, travel View Post
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