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Weekend Knowledge Dump- September 29, 2023

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   The Right Tools for the Job: A Personal Journey into Appendix Carry A deep dive into some of the finer points of appendix carry.     Zeroing Your Dot Great information for you dot […]

Posted on September 29, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
ACLDN, Active Self Protection, American Cop, appendix carry, AR-15, ccw, civilian gunfighter, crowd violence, Dave Young, Ed Lovette, Erick Gelhaus, Force Science Institute, Grant Cunningham, holsters, hostage survival, Integrated Skills Group, Jeff Gonzales, John Lott, kidnapping, Louis Awerbuck, Lucky Gunner, Massad Ayoob, Michael Bane, New Revenant Society, Pew Pew Tactical, police, precision rifle, red dot sights, Refactor Tactical, revolvers, shooting drills, shotguns, The Truth About Guns, Tiger McKee View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- September 22, 2023

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   More About Tactical and Partial Reloads I think the partial revolver reload is a critical skill to have and practice if you are carrying a wheelgun for self protection.  Your gun is “loaded” if […]

Posted on September 22, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, American Cop, AR-15, Armed Lifestyle, building search tactics, ccw, Clint Smith, concealed carry, Ed Head, Erick Gelhaus, GAT Daily, gelatin testing, holsters, Jeff Gonzales, Justin Dyal, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, pepper spray, Personal Defense Network, PHLster, police, Primer Peak, Recoil Magazine, revolvers, robbery, school shootings, school violence, shooting drills, statistics, survivopedia, The Revolver Guy, Tier Three Tactical, travel View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- August 4, 2023

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Guest Shot: Thoughts on Gear, Part I My friend Dave Spaulding (The Entity) shares his thoughts on gear.  Read Part Two of the series as well.     AR-15 Ejection Patterns An interesting chart […]

Posted on August 4, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
ACLDN, Active Self Protection, AK-47, American Cop, AR Build Junkie, AR-15, Calibre Press, ccw, Cecil Burch, Dave Spaulding, Doom and Bloom, drugs, ground fighting, Guerilla Approach, Gun Mag Warehouse, home security, Integrated Skills Group, Karl Rehn, medical skills, Memphis Beech, psychology, red dot sights, shooting drills, Steve Moses, The Revolver Guy, Widener's, William Aprill View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- June 2, 2023

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Optics Versus Irons on Pistols The irons vs. optics debate.     3 Things To Know About Wheelchair CCW Carrying in a wheelchair or scooter.     Debunking the CAP Fact Sheet A perspective […]

Posted on June 2, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, American Cop, Boondocks Training Center, Bryan Eastridge, Clint Smith, EDC Belt Company, Erick Gelhaus, firearms training, Force Science Institute, GAT Daily, Handwaving Freakoutery, Kevin Davis, Mark Hatmaker, Marlan Ingram, Massad Ayoob, Mountain Man Medical, open carry, police, Primer Peak, Rangemaster, recall, red dot sights, Shoot ON, shooting drills, statistics, Taurus View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- May 26, 2023

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   The Human Factor: John Hearne Discusses Building Better Survivors My buddy John Hearne dropping some knowledge bombs.  Take a class from him if he’s coming to a range close to you.     TOP […]

Posted on May 26, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
American Cop, American Handgunner, Ballistic Magazine, Chris Cypert, Dave Spaulding, dry fire, Erick Gelhaus, exercise, firearms training, flashlights, Gun Mag Warehouse, Jeff Gonzales, Jim Wendler, John Hearne, Legal, Lone Star Medics, Mark Hatmaker, Massad Ayoob, Michael Bane, Mountain Man Medical, Organic Prepper, police training, Recoil Offgrid, revolvers, Selco, situational awareness, Steve Tarani, survival, Swift Silent Deadly, Target Barn, The Revolver Guy, Tim Herron View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- May 19, 2023

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   LEARN TO LOVE THAT RUSH | Inoculate Yourself From STRESS Stress inoculation is an important component of training.     Intimidating Criminals at Gunpoint: Does Gun Choice Matter? An interesting concept most folks haven’t […]

Posted on May 19, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, AK-47, American Cop, American Partisan, body language, Carry Trainer, ccw, Dave Young, Dr. David Yamane, drugs, Everyday Marksman, firearms training, First Person safety, Fortress Defense Consultants, Gun Mag Warehouse, Henry Holsters, Hock Hochheim, holsters, Hsoi, John Daub, John Hearne, John Holschen, Lee Weems, Massad Ayoob, Matthew Allen, medic scribe, medical skills, Michael Bane, revolvers, Rob Leatham, Shivworks, shooting drills, shotguns, Swift Silent and Deadly, That Weems Guy, The Revolver Guy, Uncle Zo, weapon retention View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- May 5, 2023

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Gunfight On Fremont Street: O.K. Corral Part 1 Last weekend when I was teaching in Dayton, I had dinner with my friend Dave Spaulding.  We talked about his return to magazine writing and this […]

Posted on May 5, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
ACLDN, active killer, Active Self Protection, active shooters, American Cop, body armor, Claude Werner, Clint Smith, Dave Spaulding, de-escalation, Doom and Bloom, Dr. David Yamane, edible wild plants, GAT Daily, gun digest, Gun Free Zone, Gun Mag Warehouse, history, Legal, Light Over Heat, Lucky Gunner, Marty Hayes, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, medicinal plants, Paul Martin, pistoltraining.com, police gunfights, Primer Peak, Rangemaster, Recoil Offgrid, red dot sights, revolvers, riots, Shelley Hill, shooting drills, shotguns, survival, The Hebrew Hammer, The Suited Shootist, The Truth About Guns, Tier Three Tactical, Tim Chandler, USA Carry View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- April 7, 2023

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Are We There Yet? Quality information and analysis from Paul Martin.  You should buy his book.        Best knife sheath for EDC ever! Craig gave me one of his El Nino push […]

Posted on April 7, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
active killer, Active Self Protection, active shooter, American Cop, Bill Jordan, body language, Civilian Defender, Erick Gelhaus, exercise, fitness, John Daub, Kathy Jackson, Legal, medic scribe, medical skills, Mountain Man Medical, Pat McNamara, Personal Defense Network, Pew Pew Tactical, Phil Elmore, physical fitness, Primer Peak, Recoil Offgrid, revolvers, school shootings, school violence, Shelley Hill, Sherman House, shooting drills, situational awareness, Tier Three Tactical, vehicle tactics View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- March 31, 2023

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Training Red Flags: What to Look Out for When Choosing Instructors Fewer than 1% of gun owners seek professional training beyond a CCW class.  My readers might be the exception.  Keep an eye out […]

Posted on March 31, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
.380 acp, ACLDN, Active Self Protection, American Cop, Ammoland, AR-15, Erick Gelhaus, exercise, family safety, firearms training, GAT Daily, gelatin testing, Karl Rehn, Pew Pew Tactical, police, Primer Peak, psychology, Rangemaster, Rory Miller, shooting drills, Survival Mom, The Armory Life, The Art of Manliness, Tier Three Tactical, weapon mounted lights View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- February 24, 2023

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   How to Disassemble a Glock Magazine Lots of folks don’t know how to disassemble the magazine from their Glock pistol.  If that describes you, please read the article above.     Plan on visiting […]

Posted on February 24, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, American Cop, Andy Stanford, back up gun, Breach Bang Clear, carjacking, Edwin Leap, Erick Gelhaus, family safety, GAT Daily, Gun Mag Warehouse, Hock Hochheim, knife fighting, Lee Weems, medical skills, Mike Boyle, Nick Hughes, open carry, Paul Martin, Pew Pew Tactical, Primer Peak, red dot sights, Rich Nance, scams, shooting drills, Spotter Up, Survival Mom, Swift Silent and Deadly, Tactical Wisdom, Target Barn, Tier Three Tactical View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- February 17, 2023

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Ayoob: How to Find the Red Dot on Your EDC Massad Ayoob provides some advice for using your red dot equipped handgun.     YOU’RE ON YOUR OWN There is more to this saying […]

Posted on February 17, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, AK-47, American Cop, Annette Evans, carjacking, ccw, Chuck Haggard, Dr. David Yamane, Ed Head, Erick Gelhaus, family safety, female, Force Science Institute, GAT Daily, Gun Mag Warehouse, Havok Journal, Legal, Lucky Gunner, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, Melody Lauer, Pat McNamara, Paul Martin, red dot sights, shooting drills, The Tactical Wire, women's self defense View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- January 27, 2023

  Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   There Have Been at Least 9 Attacks on the Energy Infrastructure Since November If you aren’t preparing for a long term power outage, I believe you are making a mistake.     How […]

Posted on January 27, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
active killer, Active Self Protection, active shooter, American Cop, AR-15, domestic violence, firearms training, GAT Daily, knife fighting, knives, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, Mountain Guerilla, point shooting, police, Priority Performance, Recoil Magazine, reloading, revolvers, school shooting, shotguns, Skillset Magazine, survival, The Organic Prepper, Uncle Zo, USA Carry View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- January 20, 2023

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   How to Survive a Carjacking Mike Boyle’s thoughts on carjacking.     Going Deeper Into the Gray Zone A road map for leadership development.     WHEN SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE SAID Hey!  I […]

Posted on January 20, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, American Cop, American Handgunner, Andrew Branca, AOAV, appendix carry, Backwoods Home, Bombs, carjacking, Erick Gelhaus, exercise, gelatin testing, Gray Zone Activities, Gun Mag Warehouse, Hock Hochheim, impact weapons, Jim Wendler, Legal, Massad Ayoob, Mike Boyle, Personal Defense Network, police shootings, Prepper's Will, Primary and Secondary, robbery, shooting drills, situational awareness, Spencer Keepers, Tamara Keel, training, USA Carry View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- December 30, 2022

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Ayoob Files: Furtive Movement: The Richard Palmer Case “The rule is, “You don’t have to be right, but you do have to be reasonable.” You can be cleared four times over in a shooting […]

Posted on December 30, 2022 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, American Cop, American Handgunner, Bombs, Carry Trainer, ccw, Craig Douglas, Ed Head, Erick Gelhaus, firearms training, flashlights, GAT Daily, holsters, Jocko Willink, Jon hauptman, Jordan Peterson, Justin Dyal, Kevin Davis, low light shooting, Mark Hatmaker, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, Off Duty/On Duty Podcast, police training, psychology, Richard Mann, shooting drills, Skillset Magazine, Spotter Up, suicide bombers, SWAT, terrorism, The Armory Life, Tom Givens View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- December 23, 2022

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   How to Choose a Good IWB Holster Part 2 | Secure and Fast   Part two of the IWB holster selection article I posted last week. While we are looking at “Part Two” articles, […]

Posted on December 23, 2022 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
.22, American Cop, American Handgunner, Ammoland, backup gun, Edwin Leap, Erick Gelhaus, Force Science Institute, gun digest, Gun Mag Warehouse, holsters, James Howard Kunstler, knife fighting, low light shooting, Lucky Gunner, Massad Ayoob, medicine, one handed shooting, Paratus, Pew Pew Tactical, police training, Practical Eschatology, Primer Peak, shooting drills, situational awareness, Steve Tarani, TDI, The Firearms Blog View Post

Police Training Deaths

There have been a rash of police training injuries and deaths this year.  If you haven’t been keeping track of such things, here are a few recent news articles to get you up to speed.   CBP instructor dies after accidental shooting at west Miami-Dade gun range Retired DC Police Lieutenant charged with involuntary manslaughter […]

Posted on November 29, 2022 by Greg Ellifritz in News and Tactical Advice
American Cop, Erick Gelhaus, firearms training, Ken Murray, police, police training, scenario training View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- November 18, 2022

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   ‘Aggressive drills’ in response to US school shootings can harm students, expert says Stupidly conducted active killer drills can harm student welfare. But not having such drills gets lots more kids killed in the […]

Posted on November 18, 2022 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
.25 ACP, American Cop, AR-15, ccw, chokes, Condition Red Response, Dan John, Erick Gelhaus, exercise, flashlights, Force Science Institute, FPF Training, GAT Daily, Gun Mag Warehouse, Hock Hochheim, John Murphy, Karl Rehn, Ken Hackathorn, Massad Ayoob, night vision, Pew Pew Tactical, police, Recoil Offgrid, revolvers, Richard Nance, Rory Miller, school shootings, school violence, shooting drills, snubnose, The Armory Life, The Revolver Guy, vehicle attacks, weapon mounted lights View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- October 21, 2022

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Safety Strategies While Traveling Tips to travel more safely.     How Sketching Like a Sniper Can Help Your Situational Awareness: 13 Things You Should Practice Observing Things you should be paying attention to […]

Posted on October 21, 2022 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, American Cop, Area Ocho, ccw, Chris Fry, ConcealedCarry.com, Dave Spaulding, Ed Head, Erick Gelhaus, gun digest, Gun Mag Warehouse, ITS Tactical, Jeff Gonzales, Jerking the Trigger, Ken Hackathorn, Legal, Pew Pew Tactical, Recoil Magazine, Red Beard Tactical, red dot sights, reloads, school safety, shooting drills, shotguns, The Tactical Wire, Tiger McKee, vehicle tactics View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- October 14, 2022

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   “Massive Errors” By FBI Undercounted Number Of Armed Citizens Thwarting Active Shootings “Data released by the nonprofit shows that 34.4% of active shootings were thwarted by armed citizens between 2014 and 2021. However, FBI […]

Posted on October 14, 2022 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
.22 magnum, active killer, Active Self Protection, active shooter, American Cop, AR-15, carjacking, ccw, communication, David Yamane, Drt Fire Training Cards, Erick Gelhaus, GAT Daily, gelatin testing, Gun Free Zone, Gun Mag Warehouse, knives, Legal, Lucky Gunner, pocket pistols, police, Rangemaster, school shootings, shooting drills, shotguns, Steve Tarani, survival, Tamara Keel, The Armory Life, USA Carry View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- September 30, 2022

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Situational Awareness: Mall Madness and Self-Defense I can’t tell you the last time I’ve set foot in a mall.  It has to be at least a decade ago.  For those of you who visit […]

Posted on September 30, 2022 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
ACLDN, Active Self Protection, American Cop, building search tactics, Calibre Press, ccw, Cecil Burch, Dave Spaulding, de-escalation, Erick Gelhaus, firearms training, fitness, flashlights, GAT Daily, ground fighting, Gun Mag Warehouse, home security, John Hearne, John Murphy, Kevin Creighton, Lucky Gunner, Melody Lauer, Michael Janich, Personal Defense World, PHLster, police, Rangemaster, Recoil Magazine, revolvers, shotguns, situational awareness, Skeeter Skelton, Steve Tarani, The Firearms Blog, The Suited Shootist, Tier Three Tactical, Tom Givens View Post
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