Written by Greg Ellifritz After three large scale active killer attacks in this country last week, people want answers. People want to know what tactics and strategies will help them prevail should they be present during an active killer attack in a public place. I’ve been writing about the topic for almost two […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. ATF Rescinds Prior Methods to Measure a Firearm’s Overall Length when Equipped with a Stabilizing Brace Those of you with AR-15 “pistols” with arm braces and vertical foregrips shoud look at the ATF’s new guidance […]
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 […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Heavily Armed Robbers Utilizing Parked Vehicles as New Concealment Tactic A recent robbery trend that you should be aware of. Prescription For Violence: The Corresponding Rise of Antidepressants, SSRIs & Mass Shootings […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Active Shooter Medicine: Are Tourniquets as Important as Everyone Thinks? In an active killer event, chest seals may be more important than tourniquets. Children and Violence 101: Overview “Bottom Line Up front: […]
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 […]
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 […]
Written by: Greg Ellifritz I have a confession to make. I like guns and gear. If you are reading this website, then you probably do as well. Nothing wrong with that. Guns are cool. Having the latest and greatest new gear makes people happy and drives growth in an industry where many of us make […]
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 […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Pre-Attack Indicators A thorough compilation of the research about what “tells” a criminal displays immediately prior to his attack. I’ve never seen anyone use or advocate his “emergency time out” hand positioning. I like […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Concealed Carry: 10 Pieces Of Gear To Avoid Like The Devil Read this article. If you pay attention, Mas will save you a lot of money on future holster purchases. This article is an […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. The 10mm Auto: Cooper’s Big Bore A very thorough history of the development and evolution of the 10 mm auto cartridge. COUNTER SURVEILLANCE: CARRYING WEAPONS WITHOUT TELLING EVERYONE Some good tips for […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Is Your Defensive Firearm Actually a Woobie? My guess is that even for this generally clueful audience, most of you carry your gun like a lucky rabbit’s foot. Listen to what John has to […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. The T.A.B.B.E. Test – Erik Kondo This seems like a reasonable metric with which to judge the merits of a particular fighting technique. Can Loaded Magazines Stop Bullets or Increase the Effectiveness […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. 7 Cases That Show Why Warning Shots Are a Bad Idea Massad Ayoob explains why you shouldn’t shoot warning shots. You should also take a look at Massad’s article on open carry. […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Why You Need a Pocket Gun….Even if You Don’t Pocket Carry “A pocket gun, whether actually pocket carried or not, is a valuable weapon to have in your arsenal. A gun that is generally […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Should Cops Make Limb Shots? Yes, Actually This article will likely make most cops apoplectic. That’s OK. They should read it anyway. While I doubt the “average” cop has the skill and mindset to […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Push Me Pull You Have you ever tried this recoil reducing technique when firing a shotgun? It works very well. I find it takes a bit more practice to use it on a pump gun, […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Five Reasons Firearms Training Fails I think reason number four is a problem of epic proportions in both the civilian and police shooting instructor world. There are some extremely poor shooting instructors out there. […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. AK Upgrades To Trick Out Your Kalashnikov Not happy with the looks or performance of your AK-47 rifle? Here are some customization options. Swing For the Fence Paul sharp has some simple but […]
