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Posts tagged "Caleb Giddings"

Weekend Knowledge Dump- July 10, 2020

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Is Hollowpoint the Best Defensive Ammo for Concealed Carry? In most calibers, you should be carrying hollowpoint bullets for defensive purposes.  One can argue that solid bullets have advantages in .22, .25, .32, .38, […]

Posted on July 10, 2020 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, AR-15, Caleb Giddings, church shootings, forgotten weapons, GAT Daily, gunsmithing, Havok Journal, Integrated Skills Group, John Murphy, Karl Rehn, Mark Manson, Massad Ayoob, Paul Howe, plant medicine, police, psychology, PTSD, Recoil Magazine, red dot sights, revolvers, Rob Pincus, shooting drills, Swift Silent Deadly, The Discerning Shootist, The Revolver Guy, vehicle tactics, women View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- June 19, 2020

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Jeff Cooper on .40 handguns For those of you interested in the history or cartridge development.     Hidden History: The Carcano is the Rifle Used to Assassinate President John F. Kennedy A little […]

Posted on June 19, 2020 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- June 12, 2020

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   A letter to the American public: Why you must decide what you want from cops Do you want the pit bull or the golden retriever? You can’t have both.  For more information about the […]

Posted on June 12, 2020 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, AR-15, Ben Stoeger, Caleb Giddings, ccw, crowd violence, firearms training, gelatin tests, Hock Hochheim, Jack Donovan, Lucky Gunner, Michael Bane, Mike Seeklander, open carry, Paul Martin, police, Primary and Secondary, psychology, range 365, Recoil Magazine, Recoil Offgrid, riots, shotguns, situational awareness, Steve Tarani, Swift Silent Deadly, terrorism, weapon mounted lights View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- June 5, 2020

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Overview of gun laws by nation A lot of Americans think that no one can own guns in other countries.  It’s simply not true.  There are nearly 40 countries that have some type of […]

Posted on June 5, 2020 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
1911, ACLDN, active killer, Active Self Protection, active shooter, Caleb Giddings, concealed carry, CrossFit, crowd violence, exercise, firearms training, fitness, Karl Rehn, Kevin Davis, kidnapping, Lucky Gunner, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, Michael Bane, open carry, police, Practical Eschatology, psychology, revolvers, riots, Rob Pincus, shooting drills, shotguns, slings, sniper, Strategos, Tier Three Tactical, Tiger McKee, travel, William Aprill View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- May 22, 2020

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   The Ammo Equation: How Much Ammo Do You Really Need? Those of us who have lived through ammo shortages in the past are not surprised that ammunition is getting harder to find and more […]

Posted on May 22, 2020 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
.22 magnum, Active Self Protection, Alain Burrese, Breach Bang Clear, Caleb Giddings, ccw, Claude Werner, Craig Douglas, firearms training, history, home security, Jerry Miculek, Jocko Willink, John Hearne, John Lott, Lucky Gunner, medical skills, Mike Seeklander, multiple attackers, OC, Pew Pew Tactical, psychology, revolvers, Shivworks, shooting drills, situational awareness, Steve Moses, Swift Silent Deadly, Tier Three Tactical, travel safety View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- May 8, 2020

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.     The Deadliest Distance These are some good tips for winning the close range gunfight.  With that said, you can’t learn this stuff by reading.  You must take a class, learn the techniques, and […]

Posted on May 8, 2020 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
ACLDN, Active Self Protection, ambush, boxing, Caleb Giddings, Claude Werner, crime statistics, extreme close range, family safety, Gila Hayes, Integrated Skills Group, James Howard Kunstler, James LaFond, Legal, Lucky Gunner, Massad Ayoob, Melody Lauer, Michael Bane, Michael Janich, optics, police, precision rifle, Precision Rifle Blog, Rangemaster, revolvers, Richard Nance, Sam Harris, shooting drills, shotguns, statistics, The Revolver Guy, Vortex View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- April 24, 2020

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Measurements and Standards for Pistol Shooting One of the biggest reasons shooters do not improve is that they fail to introduce time and accuracy standards into their practice sessions.     How Revolver Speed […]

Posted on April 24, 2020 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
.32, active killer, Active Self Protection, active shooter, ambush, Annette Evans, Caleb Giddings, ccw, Claude Werner, drugs, firearms training, Integrated Skills Group, John Lott, Lucky Gunner, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, point shooting, police, police shootings, psychology, revolvers, robbery, shooting drills, shotguns, Swift Silent Deadly, Tamara Keel, third world travel, travel, women's self defense View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- April 10, 2020

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Carrying At Home “In the end, you are pretty much left with two options. Improvised weapons strategically staged throughout your home. Or, you can carry on body. Truthfully, I encourage you to do both. […]

Posted on April 10, 2020 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, AK-47, Caleb Giddings, ccw, Close quarter shooting, Craig Douglas, Darryl Bolke, David Yamane, home defense, home security, Jeff Gonzales, Jerry Miculec, Karl Rehn, Lee Weems, Legal, lock picking, Lucky Gunner, Marcus Wynne, medical skills, Morgan Atwood, police, Ralph Mroz, Recoil Magazine, Recoil Offgrid, revolvers, shooting drills, shotguns, situational awareness, Swift Silent Deadly, TDI, The Revolver Guy View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- April 3, 2020

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Things You May Do That Give Away You’re Carrying A Gun These are the “tells” people like me look for when we see you in public.  You won’t have to worry if I notice […]

Posted on April 3, 2020 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, appendix carry, Caleb Giddings, ccw, Claude Werner, Close quarter shooting, Craig Douglas, extreme close range, holsters, Integrated Skills Group, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, Organic Prepper, Precision Rifle Blog, radio, Recoil Magazine, revolvers, shooting drills, Swift Silent Deadly, The Revolver Guy, travel, vehicle attacks, vehicle tactics View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- March 27, 2019

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Dirty Cans Tips for cleaning all your different suppressors.     How Do I Use a Handheld Flashlight and Handgun at The Same Time? The author of this article demonstrates some common flashlight shooting […]

Posted on March 27, 2020 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
.32, 3rd world travel, Active Self Protection, Caleb Giddings, Claude Werner, Clint Smith, drug cartels, dryfire, extreme close range, firearms training, flashlight tactics, home invasion, impact weapons, ITS Tactical, Karl Rehn, low light shooting, Massad Ayoob, Mexico, Michael Janich, optics, Pew Pew Tactical, Recoil Magazine, revolvers, shooting drills, situational awareness, Steve Fisher, suppressors, survival, Swift Silent Deadly, The Revolver Guy, travel View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- March 20, 2020

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Stuff You Should Know About Buckshot [Part 1] Shotguns have been on the “back burner” as compared with AR-15s in the last 15 years.  When the federal “assault rifle” ban was not renewed in […]

Posted on March 20, 2020 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- September 27, 2019

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Protecting Houses of Worship, Part 1 A very useful two part series on church security.  Read Part Two Here.     Spare Gun Parts: Why You Need Them Now I personally believe that one’s […]

Posted on September 27, 2019 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
.22, Active Self Protection, AR-15, Breach Bang Clear, Caleb Giddings, church security, Claude Werner, Craig Douglas, David Yamane, drones, Ed Head, gelatin tests, Larry Vickers, leadership, Lucky Gunner, medical skills, optics, Pat McNamara, Paul Carlson, police training, precision rifle, Recoil Offgrid, revolvers, rifles, Ron Avery, scopes, shooting drills, shotguns, Spotter Up, Tamara Keel, Tier Three Tactical, Tiger McKee, travel View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- May 10, 2019

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Criminals Often Carry Ineffectual Guns that are Broken, Unloaded, or Toys An article about the types of guns carried by criminals, including a link and discussion of my research on the topic.     […]

Posted on May 10, 2019 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
.32, Active Self Protection, art of manliness, Caleb Giddings, ccw, Craig Douglas, drugs, edible plants, handgun stopping power, holsters, knives, Legal, Lucky Gunner, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, Michael Bane, open carry, pepper spray, police, Primary and Secondary, Rangemaster, Sam Harris, Shivworks, shooting drills, terrorism, Tom Givens, travel View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- March 1, 2019

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   International Travel’s Biggest Risks I discuss this issue at length in my upcoming third-world travel safety book.  If you die overseas, it won’t be from a terrorist bullet or an infectious disease.  It will […]

Posted on March 1, 2019 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, Black Man With A Gun, Caleb Giddings, ccw, dryfire, Ed Head, family safety, Gabe White, Glock, Growing Up Guns, history, Kyle Lamb, Lucky Gunner, Massad Ayoob, medicine, Mike Seeklander, Practical Eschatology, Ralph Mroz, range 365, revolvers, shooting drills, snubnose, third world travel, Todd Green, travel View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- April 25, 2014

Here are a few links to articles and videos I found interesting this week. Some are intellectual. Some are informative. Some are just fun. If you have some free time, check them out this weekend.   The Differences (and Similarities) Between Training to Fight and Training to Compete Competition, while certainly useful, is not the […]

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
awareness, Bombing, Caleb Giddings, concealed carry, diet, identity theft, Mike Seeklander, mindset, modern service weapons, Paul Sharp, running, shooting drills, survival, travel View Post

The Modern Defensive Revolver

Written by Greg Ellifritz     Caleb Giddings wrote two thought provoking blog posts last week about what he thought were mandatory requirements in a modern defensive revolver.  Before reading further, check them out HERE and HERE   Caleb’s articles were insightful and provide a lot of guidance for people who carry revolvers for self […]

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Greg Ellifritz in Articles
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- January 10, 2014

Here are a few links to articles and videos I found interesting this week. Some are intellectual. Some are informative. Some are just fun. If you have some free time, check them out this weekend.     It Happened To Me – Fire and Blades     Summary of an amazing fight where a U.S. […]

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
AR-15, art of manliness, Ballistic Radio, Caleb Giddings, Claude Werner, firearms training, Glock, holsters, Jeff Gonzales, medicine, pocket pistols, police shootings, terrorism, Todd Green, travel View Post
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