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Posts tagged "AR-15"

Weekend Knowledge Dump- September 6, 2019

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Officer involved shooting in Victorville Watch this very short video.  Once again, officers like this may be the ones sent to save you when you call 911. She got her ass kicked. She got […]

Posted on September 6, 2019 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, AR-15, ccw, Cecil Burch, civilian gunfighter, Claude Werner, drugs, exercise, fitness, Grant Cunningham, home defense, John Murphy, Justin Dyal, Living Long Dying Well, Lucky Gunner, Michael Bane, Nomadic Matt, open carry, optics, pepper spray, police, police shootings, Recoil Magazine, red dot sights, revolvers, shooting drills, situational awareness, snubnose, Tamara Keel, The Revolver Guy, travel, weapon retention, Wim Demeere, women's self defense View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- August 9, 2019

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Anatomy of an Assault: The 5-Step Attack Cycle Steve Tarani identifies the ways criminals evaluate their victims and how they set the victim up for attack.  If you can short circuit the process, you […]

Posted on August 9, 2019 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, AR-15, Ben Stoeger, ccw, Claude Werner, Gary Vaynerchuck, Grant Cunningham, holsters, laser sights, Mark Manson, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, medicine, optics, Practical Eschatology, psychology, Rangemaster, revolvers, shooting drills, shotguns, situational awareness, Steve Tarani, survival, The Revolver Guy View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- July 19, 2019

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Crime Guns Obtained Illegally Shortly Before Shootings Research that indicates guns used in crime were mostly acquired through the criminal’s friends or family less than two months before the crime. Thanks to Practical Eschatology […]

Posted on July 19, 2019 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
.22 magnum, Active Self Protection, appendix carry, AR-15, backup gun, Ballistic Radio, birdshot, Claude Werner, Doom and Bloom, firearms training, flashlight tactics, Freddie Blish, gelatin tests, Jared Reston, Jeff Gonzales, Karl Rehn, laser sights, Lucky Gunner, Marcus Wynne, medical skills, modern service weapons, Pat McNamara, psychology, revolvers, road rage, shotguns, sights, Steve Fisher, Steve Moses, suppressors, The Revolver Guy, Tiffany Johnson View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- June 21, 2019

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   On Being Gray-ish… Michael Bane discusses how to remain the “gray man” while still being prepared for workplace violence.     TFB FIELD STRIP: Mossberg 500 The Firearms Blog recently started posting incredibly valuable videos […]

Posted on June 21, 2019 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
1911, AR-15, Breach Bang Clear, Caleb Causey, Craig Douglas, edible plants, escape, exercise, Grant Cunningham, Hardwire Tactical, holsters, home defense, Integrated Skills Group, knife training, knives, Legal, Lucky Gunner, Mark Sisson, medical skills, night vision, open carry, optics, police, Practical Eschatology, Prepared Gun Owner, psychology, Range Hot, Recoil Magazine, shooting drills, shotguns, Tamara Keel, Warrior Poet Society, women's carry View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- May 24, 2019

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Choosing Your First AR-15: A Practical Guide Very valuable information for those of you contemplating buying your first AR-15 rifle.     Elmer Keith On Combat Quick Draw I love studying the history of […]

Posted on May 24, 2019 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
active killer, Active Self Protection, active shooter, ankle holsters, AR-15, ccw, Cecil Burch, crime statistics, edible plants, family safety, Grant Cunningham, Gun Nuts Media, Henry Holsters, holsters, Jeff Gonzales, Mark Manson, Matt Bracken, medical skills, open carry, partner rescue, police, police shootings, Primary and Secondary, psychology, reloads, robbery, scams, shotguns, third world travel, Zulu Bravo Kydex View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- May 17, 2019

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Data on the Rate of Shootings and Accidents in Schools that allow Teachers to Carry Click “download this paper” in the upper left corner of the linked article to get a free full text […]

Posted on May 17, 2019 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, AK-47, AR-15, ccw, Chuck Haggard, civilian gunfighter, G4 Personal Safety, Jerking the Trigger, Mark Manson, medical skills, PHLster, police, police gunfights, police training, school shootings, school violence, shotguns, Steve Moses, The Revolver Guy, travel, weapon malfunctions View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- May 3, 2019

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   3 Ways to Escape Zip Ties: An Illustrated Guide An informative infographic about escaping zip tie restraints.  This is useful, but the best advice I can provide is to AVOID BEING RESTRAINED!  I don’t […]

Posted on May 3, 2019 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
1911, active killer, Active Self Protection, active shooter, ambush, AR-15, art of manliness, backup gun, crime statistics, escape, gunsmithing, Hock Hochheim, Integrated Skills Group, Jeff Gonzales, John Mosby, Karl Rehn, knives, Kyle Lamb, Larry Vickers, Limatunes, Marcus Wynne, Massad Ayoob, police, Range Hot, reloads, revolvers, scams, shooting drills, snubnose, statistics, The One Right Tool, The Revolver Guy, travel View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- April 12, 2019

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   The Old and the Bold: Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife A very interesting video series interviewing British WWII vets.  In this episode the veteran being interviewed dishes the dirt on the famed Sykes Fairbairn combat knife.  […]

Posted on April 12, 2019 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, AR-15, carjacking, ccw, Chris Fry, compliance, Dave Spaulding, escape, extreme close range, family safety, G4 Personal Safety, Growing Up Guns, Havok Journal, holsters, Integrated Skills Group, leadership, Lucky Gunner, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, Michael Bane, Mike Seeklander, Pat McNamara, police, police training, Practical Eschatology, Range Hot, reloads, robbery, shooting drills, Spotter Up, statistics, Steve Moses, The Art of Manliness, Tier Three Tactical View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- March 29, 2019

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Italian Driver Sets School Bus on Fire After Kidnapping Students I bet most of you didn’t hear about this attack.  In Italy, a school bus driver held 51 kids hostage on his bus.  He […]

Posted on March 29, 2019 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
.22, active killer, Active Self Protection, active shooter, appendix carry, AR-15, Bill Blowers, Buckeye Firearms, crime statistics, Dave Spaulding, diet, firearms training, holsters, home security, James Altucher, Legal, Matthew Allen, Mike Seeklander, Pat Rogers, Pew Pew Tactical, Rory Miller, school shootings, school violence, SWAT magazine, terrorism, third world travel, travel View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- March 22, 2019

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   THE TROUBLE WITH RED FLAG LAWS “Red Flag laws need to be done right, and that won’t happen unless our side goes beyond knee-jerk opposition and has a hand in formulating them. Such a […]

Posted on March 22, 2019 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
active killer, Active Self Protection, AR-15, Chris Fry, Doom and Bloom, Ed's Manifesto, gelatin tests, handgun stopping power, health, history, knives, Larry Mudgett, Legal, Marcus Wynne, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, Michael Janich, Pat McNamara, Pew Pew Tactical, police, school violence, shooting drills, shotguns, travel View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- March 15, 2019

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   CHAIR QUAL:Barricade Skills Using a Folding Chair I did this drill for the first time almost 20 years ago in an NRA patrol rifle instructor class taught by the now-departed Clive Shepherd.  I used […]

Posted on March 15, 2019 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
active killer, Active Self Protection, active shooter, ambush, appendix carry, AR-15, Ballistic Magazine, compliance, David Yamane, exercise, firearms training, fitness, gelatin tests, Growing Up Guns, holsters, Integrated Skills Group, Jeff Gonzales, Justin Dyal, Legal, Lucky Gunner, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, Mike Seeklander, open carry, police, revolvers, shooting drills, Spencer Keepers, survival, SWAT magazine, Tamara Keel View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- February 8, 2019

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   9 Lifesaving Self Defense Tips From Pat McNamara Pat Mac’s advice for staying alive.     Shooter’s Tips: Learning the Red Dot I am not a red dot pistol shooter and claim absolutely zero […]

Posted on February 8, 2019 by Greg Ellifritz in Uncategorized
active killer, Active Self Protection, active shooter, and You, AR-15, Bandages, Beans, bullets, ccw, chokes, Claude Werner, Craig Douglas, firearms training, Gabe Suarez, Grant Cunningham, home security, Integrated Skills Group, ITS Tactical, John Mosby, Justin Dyal, kidnapping, Louis Awerbuck, Marcus Wynne, medical skills, Mike Seeklander, Pat McNamara, Paul Howe, police, police training, Primary and Secondary, Rangemaster, red dot sights, school shootings, shooting drills, situational awareness, statistics, SWAT magazine, third world travel, travel View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- February 1, 2019

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Utah Mall Shooting – After Action Medical Report Enlightening commentary about handling the medical aspect of an active killer event.  Especially note his comment on the nearly useless nature of  improvised tourniquets without windlasses. […]

Posted on February 1, 2019 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
ACLDN, active killer, Active Self Protection, active shooter, AR-15, ccw, Cecil Burch, civilian gunfighter, firearms training, Integrated Skills Group, Jack Donovan, Legal, Lucky Gunner, medical skills, Michael Bane, Mike Pannone, Mountain Guerilla, police, pre-assault indicators, revolvers, Scott Reitz, snubnose, survival, SWAT magazine, The Revolver Guy, Vuurwapen Blog View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- January 25, 2019

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Folding Knife Selection, Carry & Access A very comprehensive article from Chris Fry about choosing and carrying a folding knife for self protection.     Learning From History I did the lecture only version […]

Posted on January 25, 2019 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, AR-15, Breach Bang Clear, ccw, Cecil Burch, Chris Fry, Dave Spaulding, family safety, forgotten weapons, gelatin tests, history, holsters, Jeff Gonzales, Julie Golob, Karl Rehn, knives, Massad Ayoob, medicine, Pew Pew Tactical, Primary and Secondary, range 365, revolvers, shooting drills, situational awareness, statistics, SWAT magazine, The Revolver Guy, Tim Chandler, women View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- January 11, 2019

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   You Are Dangerous “You, my friend, are dangerous.”     Marksmanship Mediocrity “At the end of the day – whether you are a shooter or an instructor, you have the ability to determine what […]

Posted on January 11, 2019 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, American Partisan, AR-15, art of manliness, Bill Blowers, Claude Werner, Derek DeBrosse, firearms training, forgotten weapons, history, holsters, Integrated Skills Group, John Mosby, Legal, medical skills, open carry, Paul Sharp, PHLster, pocket pistols, police, police training, pre-assault indicators, Primary and Secondary, Rangemaster View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- December 28, 2018

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Why would I draw one handed? A lot of my CCW students have never practiced drawing one handed.  It’s a critical skill to learn.  Your other hand might be needed for something more important […]

Posted on December 28, 2018 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
10mm, active killer, Active Self Protection, active shooter, AR-15, ccw, crime statistics, Dave Spaulding, David Yamane, drugs, gelatin tests, Hock Hochheim, holsters, Integrated Skills Group, James LaFond, Ken Hackathorn, Kyle Defoor, Legal, Loose Rounds, magazines, Mark Manson, one handed shooting, open carry, optics, psychology, Range Hot, revolvers, school shootings, Seth Godin, shooting drills, The Complete Combatant, vehicle tactics, women's self defense View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- December 14, 2018

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   What Really Happens In A Gunfight? The results of Dave Spaulding’s 25 year “Gunfight Project.” Dave’s book Handgun Combatives is a must read for anyone who carries a pistol.     LaRue, Colt, KAC […]

Posted on December 14, 2018 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
active killer, Active Self Protection, active shooter, appendix carry, AR-15, ccw, Craig Douglas, crime statistics, Dave Spaulding, edible plants, family safety, flashlight tactics, flashlights, Gabe Suarez, gelatin tests, gun disarms, holsters, Integrated Skills Group, Jeff Gonzales, Ken Hackathorn, Larry Vickers, Loose Rounds, medicinal plants, Michael Bane, police, psychology, Rory Miller, Seth Godin, shooting drills, survival, survival blog, SWAT magazine, Todd Green, verbalization View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- December 7, 2018

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   FBI Data Shows Armed Citizens Have 94% Success Rate Stopping Would-Be Mass Shooters “Of all the active shooter events there were 33 at which an armed citizen was present. Of those, Armed Citizens were […]

Posted on December 7, 2018 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
active killer, active shooter, ammunition, AR-15, Ballistic Radio, ccw, Cecil Burch, crime statistics, Dave Spaulding, David Yamane, drones, Ed Head, Gabe Suarez, gelatin tests, handgun stopping power, Hock Hochheim, Integrated Skills Group, Lucky Gunner, police, Recoil Magazine, Rob Pincus, shooting drills, The Revolver Guy View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- November 30, 2018

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Striking Distance: Sap and Blackjack Buyer’s Guide I really like the sap as a close range impact weapon for personal protection.  Here is an article showing numerous sap variation with links to most of […]

Posted on November 30, 2018 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
active killer, Active Self Protection, active shooter, AR-15, backup gun, Breach Bang Clear, ccw, Claude Werner, Dave Spaulding, exercise, holsters, impact weapons, medical skills, police, psychology, Recoil Magazine, sap, shooting drills, situational awareness, travel View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- November 16. 2018

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.     Down Range Radio #593: Shotguns as a Self-Defense Tool An excellent resource on all things shotgun.     Home-Defense Shotgun Handling: Advice from the Experts For even more shotgun content, check out these […]

Posted on November 16, 2018 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, AR-15, Buckeye Firearms, ccw, Cecil Burch, crime statistics, David Yamane, domestic violence, firearms cleaning, ground fighting, Growing Up Guns, Gun Culture 2.0, Hock Hochheim, ITS Tactical, Jeff Gonzales, knife fighting, Krebs on Security, Legal, medical skills, Michael Bane, Pat Rogers, pistol caliber carbines, pre-assault indicators, Ralph Mroz, scams, shotguns, SWAT magazine, The Art of Manliness, Tim Herron, tourniquets, Wim Demeere View Post
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