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Posts tagged "American Cop"

Weekend Knowledge Dump- December 29, 2023

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Terrifying moment Prague gunman David Kozak takes shot after shot The best information about the Prague active killer I’ve seen, along with video of him shooting from the rooftop. Using a rifle with a […]

Posted on December 29, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
active killer, Active Self Defense, active shooter, American Cop, building search tactics, Calibre Press, ccw, Citizens Safety Academy, Claude Werner, Dave Spaulding, firearms training, Force Science Institute, Gun Free Zone, Hock Hochheim, holsters, Integrated Skills Group, Jordan Harbinger, Legal, Mark Manson, Marty Hayes, medical skills, Paul Martin, Primer Peak, psychology, Rangemaster, red dot sights, reloading, Richard Nance, shooting drills, Swift Silent and Deadly, terrorism, The Suited Shootist, Travis Howze, Uncle Zo, vehicle tactics, Widener's View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- December 15, 2023

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   6 Lessons Learned About Appendix Carry If any of you are considering changing your mode of carry.  For more concealment advice, watch 3 Basic Tools to Reduce Printing and learn about these important principles. […]

Posted on December 15, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, American Cop, American Handgunner, body armor, caliber press, ccw, Erick Gelhaus, GAT Daily, gelatin testing, holsters, Integrated Skills Group, Kevin Creighton, knife fights, low light, Lucky Gunner, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, Michael de Bethencourt, Mike Boyle, PHLster, police, police training, Primer Peak, psychology, red dot sights, reloading, revolvers, Richard Mann, shooting drills, snubnose, SWAT magazine, Tamara Keel, The Armory Life, The Firearms Blog View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- December 8, 2023

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   What we know about a series of attacks that left 2 dead in NE Bexar County, 4 others dead in Austin Those of you who study active killers should take a look at this […]

Posted on December 8, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
ACLDN, Active Self Protection, American Cop, ccw, Chris Cypert, Dave Spaulding, Dr. James Williams, Ed Head, Everyday Marksman, firearms training, Force Science Institute, Hock Hochheim, Integrated Skills Group, John Johnston, Karl Rehn, Legal, Paul Martin, pistoltraining.com, Primary and Secondary, Recoil Magazine, revolvers, Shelley Hill, shooting drills, snubnose, The Revolver Guy View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- November 24, 2023

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   A BUG From My Pocket It’s tough to beat a J-frame or LCR carried in a pocket for some low-threat self protection scenarios.     Armed Lifestyle Magazine Issue 10 Some useful articles in […]

Posted on November 24, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
.22, Active Self Protection, American Cop, Bryan Eastridge, ccw, Clint Smith, crime prevention, Darryl Bolke, Erick Gelhaus, firearms training, holsters, impact weapons, Integrated Skills Group, John Johnston, Lucky Gunner, Michael Bane, pepper spray, pistoltraining.com, pocket carry, Primer Peak, revolvers, saps, shooting drills, shotguns, Small Wars Journal, Spotter Up, Tamara Keel, The Firearms Blog View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- November 17, 2023

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Flying With Firearms In The United States Tim Herron discusses how to smoothly fly with your firearms.  I agree with his advice.  I’ve flown 47 flights with guns this calendar year already and did […]

Posted on November 17, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, American Cop, American Handgunner, AR Build Junkie, AR-15, Boondocks Training Center, Erick Gelhaus, firearms training, Force Science Institute, gelatin testing, Gun Mag Warehouse, ITS Tactical, John Hearne, John Murphy, Kevin Davis, Legal, Massad Ayoob, Mountain Man Medical, Off Duty/On Duty Podcast, Pat Rogers, Paul Martin, Recoil Offgrid, red dot sights, revolvers, Rich Nance, Richard Mann, shotguns, Steve Fisher, SWAT magazine, That Weems Guy, Wim Demeere View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- November 10, 2023

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Do You Really Have to Clean Your Guns? If you keep your guns well lubricated, they can go a long time between cleanings.     Why Your EDC Won’t Be Enough (and How To […]

Posted on November 10, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
active killer, Active Self Protection, active shooter, American Cop, Antifragile Training, Armed Attorneys, building search tactics, ccw, Dr. Andy Anderson, Dr. David Yamane, dry fire, edible wild plants, Erick Gelhaus, GAT Daily, Gun Culture 2.0, gun digest, holsters, Jerking the Trigger, Karl Rehn, Legal, Lucky Gunner, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, Michael Bane, Mike Boyle, Organic Prepper, Paul Martin, Primary and Secondary, revolvers, Richard Mann, Ron Avery, school shootings, shotguns, Spotter Up, Steve Tarani, survival, SWAT magazine, The Armory Life, third world travel, Tiger McKee, travel View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- October 20, 2023

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Project: Assess Firearm & Ammo Needs Without Delay Given our current state of global turmoil, Paul’s advice seems very prudent.  You should also read his Blueprint for Spooling Up.     How to Read […]

Posted on October 20, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
active killer, Active Self Protection, American Cop, building search tactics, chokes, Claude Werner, Dave Spaulding, exercise, firearms training, gun digest, Hock Hochheim, Ken Hackathorn, Lucky Gunner, Marty Hayes, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, Mountain Man Medical, Organic Prepper, Paul Howe, Paul Martin, Primer Peak, recall, Refactor Tactical, Spotter Up, survival, Taurus, terrorism, The Armory Life, The Art of Manliness View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- October 13, 2023

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Carbine Optics Magnification This was an interesting test.     Carry Gun Science: Ported Vs. Comp Vs. Slide-Comp Vs. Bare-Muzzle Taking a look at the difference between the various types of recoil reducing technologies. […]

Posted on October 13, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
active killer, Active Self Protection, active shooter, American Cop, Boondocks Training Center, Caleb Giddings, ccw, church security, Dave Grossman, Dr. David Yamane, Gun Curious, Gun Snobbery, Havok Journal, Jeremy Stafford, Left of Greg, Paul Martin, police, psychology, Recoil Magazine, Recoil Offgrid, revolvers, school shootings, situational awareness, survival, SWAT magazine, terrorism, The Truth About Guns View Post

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 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 View Post
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