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Weekend Knowledge Dump- December 2, 2022

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Concealing for Two Tatiana Whitlock explores the issue of concealing a handgun when pregnant.  You’ll also want to read The Second Trimester as well.     Using DCC Clips on the PHLster Enigma Attaching […]

Posted on December 2, 2022 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, American Handgunner, Ammoland, Andrew Branca, Ballistic Radio, ccw, Chris Kresser, exercise, firearms training, fitness, GreyBeard Actual, Gun Mag Warehouse, holsters, Jeff Gonzales, Legal, LPVO, Massad Ayoob, Matt Little, medical skills, medicinal plants, Paul Martin, PHLster, Rangemaster, red dot sights, revolvers, Rory Miller, shooting drills, shotguns, slings, Steve Moses, T-Nation, Tatiana Whitlock, The Armory Life, The Mag Life, The Revolver Guy, Tom Givens View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- August 26, 2022

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   So You Want to Buy a Can: The Intricacies of Suppressor Ownership What you need to know before buying a silencer.     THE STUPIDITY OF MAGAZINE CAPACITY LIMITS Mas shares his thoughts about […]

Posted on August 26, 2022 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, American Cop, ankle holsters, Annette Evans, Ballistic Radio, Caleb Causey, civilian gunfighter, drugs, edible wild plants, Erick Gelhaus, family safety, firearms training, force on force training, GAT Daily, Gun Mag Warehouse, history, John Boyd, John Hearne, Karl Rehn, Kevin Davis, Legal, Lucky Gunner, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, Michael Janich, On Her Own, OODA, Paul Martin, point shooting, police, psychology, Rex Applegate, Steve Tarani, suppressors, Tamara Keel, Tatiana Whitlock, The Firearms Blog, The New Rifleman, The Prepared, The Revolver Guy View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- July 29, 2022

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Skills Check: The Bane Drill Most of you have probably heard about last week’s Indiana mall shooting where an armed citizen took out an active killer hitting eight of 10 shots at a distance […]

Posted on July 29, 2022 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
active killer, Active Self Protection, active shooter, American Cop, Ballistic Radio, Caleb Giddings, Cecil Burch, civilian gunfighter, ConcealedCarry.com, defense review, Ed Head, Erick Gelhaus, gelatin testing, Gun Mag Warehouse, history, Kathy Jackson, medical skills, Michael Bane, Pew Pew Tactical, police, Prep School Daily, Rangemaster, Recoil Magazine, red dot sights, reloading, shooting drills, sights, statistics, Tamara Keel View Post

I Got Shot in the Head

I’m obviously typing this article, so I apparently survived.  I have a hard head and a tiny brain.  There wasn’t much damage.   Let me tell you what happened.   I was teaching at Andy Stanford’s Surgical Speed Shooting Summit in Camden, Tennessee last Sunday.  We were on an outdoor range.  I had just finished […]

Posted on June 22, 2022 by Greg Ellifritz in News and Tactical Advice
Andy Stanford, Ballistic Radio, firearms training, Micheal Green View Post

More on Vehicle Run Down Tactics

All the recent active killer incidents are distracting folks from another threat…vehicle run down attacks.  Despite the lack of media coverage, these have not gone away.   Here’s an example of one I recently saw  in my social media news feed.   Man arrested after intentionally trying to run over people with SUV in East […]

Posted on May 23, 2022 by Greg Ellifritz in News and Tactical Advice
active killer, Ballistic Radio, terrorism, vehicle attacks View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- November 26, 2019

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Three Skills Every Officer Should Have Some unconventional thinking, but I like the shooting drill the article mentions.     A Harrowing Lesson From Utah On The Bystander Effect For many years I’ve advised […]

Posted on November 26, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, Ammoman School of Guns, Ballistic Radio, David Yamane, family safety, home defense, ITS Tactical, John Hearne, kidnapping, Krebs on Security, Kyle Lamb, Massad Ayoob, Michael Bane, police, Recoil Magazine, shooting drills, Spotter Up, Steve Tarani, Swift Silent Deadly, Tier Three Tactical, vehicle tactics, Winning Mind Training View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump – October 29, 2021

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   2 Concealed Carry Seat Belt Hacks Very useful information for those of you who carry your gun while driving.     Philadelphia Police Consider Charges Against Bystanders During Rape Why it’s absolutely critical to […]

Posted on October 29, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Andrew Branca, Ballistic Radio, Bob Vogel, Breach Bang Clear, ccw, Chris Cypert, Claude Werner, family safety, firearms training, GAT Daily, Grant Cunningham, handgun stopping power, Jeff Cooper, Karl Rehn, Kevin Creighton, Legal, Mark Manson, Pew Pew Tactical, pocket carry, police training, Recoil Magazine, school shootings, Seth Godin, shooting drills, shotguns, Swift Silent Deadly, That Shotgun Blog, The Tactical Wire, USA Carry, vehicle tactics View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- June 18, 2021

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Modern Holsters: Carrying into the Future Tamara Keel writes a superb article about the design features available on modern IWB holsters.  If you don’t know about “wings,” “claws,” and “wedges,” you should probably take […]

Posted on June 18, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
1911, Active Self Protection, AK-47, Ballistic Radio, Chuck Haggard, Dave Spaulding, Doom and Bloom, extreme close range, firearms training, GAT Daily, gun digest, history, holsters, Karl Rehn, Marcus Wynne, medical skills, partner rescue, police gunfights, Practical Eschatology, psychology, Recoil Magazine, shooting drills, situational awareness, Skillset Magazine, Spotter Up, Steve Tarani, Tactical Defense Institute, Tamara Keel, The Armory Life, The Revolver Guy, The Truth About Guns, USA Carry, weapon mounted lights View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- April 16, 2021

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Peep Sight vs Open Sight: A Tale of Two Radii Interesting data.  I enjoy reading casual studies like this one.  Want more science?  Read DO YOU NEED A VERTICAL FORE GRIP ON YOUR RIFLE: […]

Posted on April 16, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- March 12, 2021

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Chauvin Trial Attorney Andrew Branca is providing legal analysis on the Chauvin trial in Minnesota. His summary of the first day’s proceedings is very thorough and insightful. I think a lot of you might […]

Posted on March 12, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, American Handgunner, Andrew Branca, AR-15, Ballistic Radio, BJJ, Caleb Giddings, Cecil Burch, civilian gunfighter, Dan John, Darryl Bolke, exercise, family safety, firearms training, Grant Cunningham, gunsmithing, home defense, home invasion, Legal, Matt Bracken, Max Velocity Tactical, medical skills, Mountain Man Medical, open carry, Pew Pew Tactical, police, shooting drills, terrorism, The Armory Life, Travis Haley, vehicle tactics, Vuurwapen Blog, weapon mounted lights, weapon retention View Post

Trainers You Should Know- John Murphy

Written by: Greg Ellifritz   There are more competent firearms instructors teaching quality classes than ever before in human history.  None of us has a corner on the market.  Just like I’ve trained with dozens of top instructors over the years, my students will also train with other teachers.  That’s a good thing.   In […]

Posted on December 8, 2020 by Greg Ellifritz in Articles
Ballistic Radio, Caleb Causey, Cecil Burch, Civilian Carry Radio, Claude Werner, Craig Douglas, Dave Spaulding, Gabe White, John Farnam, John Murphy, Lee Weems, Massad Ayoob, Pat Rogers, Paul Sharp, pre-assault indicators, Spencer Keepers, Tim Herron, Tom Givens View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- October 16, 2020

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Your Best Defense: Staying Out of Trouble Michael Bane and Claude Werner talk about important concepts here.     Why Hollow Points Are The Only Option For Self-Defense When talking about service calibers like […]

Posted on October 16, 2020 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
ACLDN, Active Self Protection, AK-47, AR Build Junkie, AR-15, Ballistic Magazine, Ballistic Radio, Brian Enos, Caleb Giddings, Claude Werner, crowd violence, Denny Hansen, Doom and Bloom, exercise, fitness, GAT Daily, Growing Up Guns, Guns Magazine, ITS Tactical, Legal, Marcus Wynne, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, Michael Bane, Mountain Man Medical, night vision, Paul Martin, Pew Pew Tactical, police, Recoil Magazine, revolvers, riots, shooting drills, shotguns, snubnose, Spotter Up, Swift Silent Deadly, The Revolver Guy, tourniquets, William Aprill, Wim Demeere View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- September 25, 2020

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   THE ANYWHERE DEFENSE: IMPACT WEAPON TACTICS Steve Tarani offers some impact weapon advice.     The Orange Dot Drill Dave Spaulding shares an incredibly valuable shooting drill that doesn’t need a lot of rounds.  […]

Posted on September 25, 2020 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, Ballistic Radio, ballistics, Black Man With A Gun, body armor, Buckeye Firearms, Caleb Giddings, carjacking, Craig Douglas, Dave Spaulding, escape, firearms training, forgotten weapons, GAT Daily, Grant Cunningham, Guns Guide to Liberals, home defense, impact weapons, jiujitsu, Ken Hackathorn, Legal, Marcus Wynne, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, Michael Bane, Paul Martin, Pew Pew Tactical, police shootings, Practically Tactical, restraints, revolvers, shooting drills, Spotter Up, Steve Tarani, Swift Silent Deadly, Tamara Keel, Todd Green, vehicle tactics, William Aprill View Post

Riot Survival Compendium

Written by: Greg Ellifritz   With almost two months of non-stop rioting in Portland and lots of other big demonstrations in other parts of the nation,  lots of folks have contacted me about re-posting some of my riot survival articles.   Here is my best advice…   Stay away from any scheduled protests, riots, uprisings, […]

Posted on August 3, 2020 by Greg Ellifritz in News and Tactical Advice
Andrew Branca, Ballistic Radio, Gabe Suarez, Jeff Gonzales, Legal, Michael Bane, riots, Survival Podcast View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- July 31, 2020

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Short Barreled Rifles vs Pistol Braces A high quality analysis of the issues involved with having a short barreled “pistol” with a stabilizing brace.  I think these are exceptionally handy.  When I’m driving out […]

Posted on July 31, 2020 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, American Partisan, Ballistic Radio, Breach Bang Clear, ccw, Claude Werner, firearms training, Forward Observer, history, holsters, less lethal, Lucky Gunner, Melody Lauer, Mike Seeklander, Organic Prepper, Paul Martin, Rangemaster, riots, robbery, Selco, Seth Godin, shooting drills, Spotter Up, survival, survivalblog, Swift Silent Deadly, The Complete Combatant, Varg Freeborn, warning shots View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- January 31, 2020

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   You Don’t Have to Shoot First; But You Better Do Something! Some of the science involving reaction times relative to defensive shootings.     Vortex Razor HD Gen III 1-10 – Overview with Steve […]

Posted on January 31, 2020 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, Ballistic Radio, Breach Bang Clear, David Yamane, diet, dryfire, firearms training, Force Science Institute, Gabe Suarez, gelatin tests, Jeff Gonzales, John Hearne, Kyle Defoor, Lucky Gunner, Mark Manson, medical skills, Mike Seeklander, optics, Paul Carlson, police, police training, Practical Eschatology, shooting drills, Tinker Talks Guns, workplace violence View Post

Shooting Drill- Dot Assessment Madness

Written by: Greg Ellifritz   I got this drill from Ballistic Radio’s Facebook page.   Dot Assessment Madness AKA D.A.M. Is a 55-round assessment fired on the excellent Langdon Tactical, Inc. target.   John Johnston describes the drill as follows:   “At 3 yards Start with no more than 15 rounds in the gun or […]

Posted on December 26, 2019 by Greg Ellifritz in Shooting Drills
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- August 2, 2019

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   The Safe, Not Sorry Lessons Read through some of these horrific shooting incidents described by Massad Ayoob.  Don’t expect your gun to immediately incapacitate anyone.     Clawing and Wedging Your Way to Perfect […]

Posted on August 2, 2019 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
appendix carry, Ballistic Radio, ccw, Dave Spaulding, firearms training, Grant Cunningham, Hock Hochheim, holsters, Integrated Skills Group, Massad Ayoob, scams, shooting drills, shotguns, travel 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- February 15, 2019

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Red Dot Sights versus Scopes [LPVO] Chris and John provide some perspective on which optic type is optimal for defensive use.  I’ve gone to a LPVO on my work rifle and am glad I made […]

Posted on February 15, 2019 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Aaron Little, Active Self Protection, art of manliness, Ballistic Radio, ccw, David Yamane, drugs, flashlights, kidnapping, Lucky Gunner, malfunctions, Marcus Wynne, medical skills, Melody Lauer, optics, Pew Pew Tactical, point shooting, police, psychology, Ralph Mroz, Recoil Magazine, Robert Young Pelton, shooting drills, Tamara Keel, terrorism, Varg Freeborn, weapon mounted lights View Post
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