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Posts tagged "Buckeye Firearms"

Weekend Knowledge Dump- April 12, 2024

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Guns for Granny – Choosing A Gun for the Elderly or Infirm Some tips to solve a problem we will all be lucky enough to face someday.     Hair Triggers Massad Ayoob discusses […]

Posted on April 12, 2024 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
active killer, Active Self Protection, American Cop, Ben Stoeger, Buckeye Firearms, carjacking, church security, church shootings, crime statistics, Dave Spaulding, Erick Gelhaus, Firearms News, firearms training, GAT Daily, Gun Mag Warehouse, Jonathan Willis, Legal, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, Mike Seeklander, police training, precision rifle, Primer Peak, Rangemaster, Recoil Magazine, Recoil Offgrid, red dot sights, revolvers, shooting drills, sniping, snubnose, Springfield Armory, survival, Survival Sullivan, Swift Silent Deadly, The Revolver Guy View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- February 2, 2024

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Guest Shot: Trendy or Noteworthy? (Part I) “Remember, fighting is final. If you engage in combat, you run the risk of being hurt or killed. It’s not a video game. There is no way […]

Posted on February 2, 2024 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
ACLDN, active killer, Active Self Protection, active shooter, Apache Solutions, appendix carry, Buckeye Firearms, ccw, Dave Spaulding, Ed Monk, firearms training, Gun Mag Warehouse, Gunsite, holsters, Integrated Skills Group, Kevin Davis, Legal, Massad Ayoob, Michael Bane, police, Primer Peak, Rangemaster, Recoil Offgrid, revolvers, robbery, school shootings, shooting drills, SWAT magazine, Swift Silent Deadly, The Armory Life View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- January 12, 2024

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Rob Leatham: How to Zero Your Pistol “The Great One” talks about zeroing your CCW and competition handguns.     Slaying of the Sacred Cows… or things I think about late at night My favorite […]

Posted on January 12, 2024 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- December 22, 2023

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Concealed Carry And Your Family I get more questions about family safety issues than any other topic on my site.  Being a single guy who has never been married and has no kids, I […]

Posted on December 22, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Uncategorized, Weekend Knowledge Dump
backup guns, Buckeye Firearms, ccw, Chris Cypert, Claude Werner, Clint Smith, Doom and Bloom, drugs, Dustin Salomon, Ed Monk, Erick Gelhaus, firearms training, flashlights, GAT Daily, gun digest, John Holschen, Kevin Creighton, knives, Legal, Massad Ayoob, Michael Bane, open carry, Paul Martin, pocket carry, Recoil Offgrid, revolvers, Richard Mann, shotguns, survival, The Firearms Blog, Uncle Zo View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- July 1, 2022

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Why A Holster? Clint Smith’s thoughts on holsters.     Forensic psychologist largely dismisses common talking point that mass shootings are caused by individuals with mental disorders A reader sent me this link and […]

Posted on July 1, 2022 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
1911, active killer, Active Self Protection, active shooter, American Partisan, Breach Bang Clear, Buckeye Firearms, ccw, Clint Smith, Grant Cunningham, holster, holsters, Jeff Cooper, John Mosby, Legal, Louis Awerbuck, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, Pat McNamara, PHLster, psychology, Rangemaster, reloads, revolvers, shooting drills, Spotter Up, survival, Tom Givens, travel safety View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- April 1, 2022

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   So You’ve Decided To Prepare for World War III This is phenomenally sound advice that I urge you all to read. Paul is doing a lot of quality work in the preparedness community. “Note […]

Posted on April 1, 2022 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
active killer, Active Self Protection, Brian Hill\, Buckeye Firearms, Cecil Burch, Defenders and Disciples, dry fire, Erick Gelhaus, firearms training, flashlights, gelatin testing, Grant Cunningham, ground fighting, home security, John Hearne, Ken Hackathorn, knives, Massad Ayoob, medical, Mountain Man Medical, Off Duty/On Duty Podcast, Paul Howe, Paul Martin, Rangemaster, Recoil Magazine, revolvers, Richard Mann, robbery, school safety, shooting drills, situational awareness, suppressors, survival blog, Tactical Defense Institute, The Complete Combatant, The Revolver Guy, The Tactical Wire, vehicle tactics View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- November 19, 2021

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Concealed Carry: Vehicle Environment Skills I like the idea of “malignant compliance.”     Securing your digital life, part one: The basics Very high quality information.  Read Part Two and Part Three as well. […]

Posted on November 19, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- August 27, 2021

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Determining What is a Reliable EDC Concealed Carry Handgun? How many rounds should you fire through your defensive handgun to consider it reliable?     The best leather holsters for concealed carry Some of […]

Posted on August 27, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, Ammoman School of Guns, Andrew Branca, Bombs, Buckeye Firearms, Caleb Giddings, ccw, Dave Spaulding, dry fire, Ed McGivern, exercise, GAT Daily, Green Ops, Growing Up Guns, history, Holster Guys, holsters, impact weapons, Kevin Creighton, Legal, Lucky Gunner, Massad Ayoob, Michael Janich, police, shooting drills, shotguns, Spotter Up, terrorism, The Armory Life, vehicle tactics, weapon mounted lights View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- July 23, 2021

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Dealing with Challenges in Rainy Weather Part One Four well-known firearms instructors weigh in about the effect rain has on a training class.   MA Officers Used LRAD to End Standoff with Rise of […]

Posted on July 23, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
active killer, Active Self Protection, active shooter, AK-47, Ammoman School of Guns, Annette Evans, Breach Bang Clear, Brian Enos, Buckeye Firearms, ccw, Cecil Burch, Dave Spaulding, dog attack, Doom and Bloom, Ed Monk, edible plants, exercise, flashlights, Force Science Institute, fraud, FTA Protect, GAT Daily, home defense, impact weapons, ITS Tactical, Karl Rehn, Kevin Creighton, Lee Weems, Legal, lock picking, medical skills, Mountain Man Medical, On Her Own, Recoil Magazine, restraints, revolvers, shooting drills, Steve Moses, Swift Silent Deadly, tactical pens, travel View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- June 11, 2021

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   GunBroker and Tips for Buying a Used Firearm I purchase most of my newly-acquired guns from GunBroker.  Here’s how to avoid being taken by a scam or an improperly described item.     Gel […]

Posted on June 11, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, Buckeye Firearms, carjacking, ccw, concealed carry, crowd violence, David Reeder, Doom and Bloom, flashlights, GAT Daily, gelatin testing, Karl Rehn, Legal, Michael Bane, Mike Boyle, Pew Pew Tactical, Primer Peak, Recoil Magazine, revolvers, riots, robbery, shooting drills, Steve Tarani, Surefire, Swift Silent Deadly, The Armory Life, Tiger McKee, vehicle tactics, Widener's View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- May 21, 2021

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Concealment Tuneup Most of you who have carried guns for years have never heard or understood this information.  The video is worth your time to watch.     .22 vs .223 – Home Defense […]

Posted on May 21, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, Buckeye Firearms, Caleb Giddings, Cecil Burch, Dave Spaulding, Ed Head, Ed Lovette, Gunsite, holsters, ITS Tactical, Karl Rehn, Marty Hayes, Massad Ayoob, PHLster, psychology, revolvers, Scott Reitz, shooting drills, shotguns, That Shotgun Blog, vehicle tactics, William Aprill View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- May 14, 2021

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Evidence of Glock Carbine: Patents and Proofs This is a good sign, but I won’t be holding my breath.  I took my first Glock armorer school in 1997. The instructor told us that Glock […]

Posted on May 14, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
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Ohio’s Changing Knife Laws

Written by: Greg Ellifritz   Ohio has some of the most vague and confusing knife laws in the country.  When I teach a knife class, I generally have to take more than 30 minutes to explain the intricacies of the legal requirements in the state.  Despite all that explanation, I still can’t guarantee to keep […]

Posted on January 20, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Articles
Buckeye Firearms, knives, Legal View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- January 15, 2021

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   A Guide for Parents: Understanding Youth Mental Health and Preventing Unauthorized Access to Firearms This looks like an excellent resource for gun-owning parents.     Road Rage Statistics An in-depth analysis of the issues […]

Posted on January 15, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, AR Build Junkie, AR-15, Buckeye Firearms, ccw, Citizens Safety Academy, Defenders and Disciples, gelatin tests, gunsmithing, Integrated Skills Group, Jack Donovan, Legal, Marcus Wynne, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, Mountain Man Medical, optics, Paul Martin, police, police training, Practical Eschatology, radios, Rangemaster, revolvers, shooting drills, shotguns, The Revolver Guy, warning shots, Winning Mind Training 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
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- September 18, 2020

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   The New Rules of Engagement If you only consume one piece of content from this post, make it this one.  In Michael Bane’s podcast, he discusses how the criminal threats we are training to […]

Posted on September 18, 2020 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, AR-15, ballistics, Bombs, Buckeye Firearms, Caleb Giddings, Doom and Bloom, explosives, financial crimes, firearms training, gelatin tests, Grant Cunningham, Kyle Lamb, Marcus Wynne, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, Mike Seeklander, Organic Prepper, Pew Pew Tactical, Practical Eschatology, Ralph Mroz, restraints, revolvers, riots, scams, shooting drills, shotguns, Steve Fisher, Swift Silent Deadly, Tamara Keel, vehicle tactics View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- August 21, 2020

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   The Top 5 Low Round Count Drills Ammunition is expensive right now.  Here are a few valuable low round count shooting drills to keep your skill levels up.  Do you have some ammo stockpiled?  […]

Posted on August 21, 2020 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
.30 Carbine, Active Self Protection, active shooter, Ammoman School of Guns, Buckeye Firearms, Caleb Giddings, ccw, crime statistics, Gabe Suarez, GAT Daily, gelatin tests, Hock Hochheim, Integrated Skills Group, John Lott, knife fighting, Mike Seeklander, optics, Organic Prepper, pocket pistols, police, police training, Practical Eschatology, Prepared Gun Owner, Range Hot, Recoil Magazine, red dot sights, revolvers, riots, Selco, shooting drills, shotguns, Spotter Up, survival, Swift Silent Deadly, Target Barn, targets, TDI, Tiger McKee, Tom Givens, vehicle tactics View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- October 18, 2019

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Gunfighters I Have Known Some “lessons learned” through conversation with some of the world’s most experienced living gunfighters.     Skills Check: 4 Pocket Pistol Training Drills A lot of you carry pocket pistols […]

Posted on October 18, 2019 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, AR-15, Buckeye Firearms, Charles Askins, edible plants, gelatin tests, Glock, Growing Up Guns, Ken Murray, Legal, Lucky Gunner, Mark Manson, medical skills, Mike Pannone, optics, pepper spray, psychology, Recoil Magazine, Recoil Offgrid, red dot sights, Seth Godin, shooting drills, The Revolver Guy, travel, Vortex View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- May 31, 2019

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 […]

Posted on May 31, 2019 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
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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
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