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Your Tactical Training Scenario- A Weapon in Each Hand

  Have you ever thought about how you might deal with an attacker who is armed with a weapon in each hand?  Think about someone coming at you with a gun in each hand, a knife in each hand, or a mixture of both a gun and a blade.  While those aren’t the most common […]

Posted on November 28, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Tactical Training Scenarios
chokes, Close quarter shooting, knife attacks, police shootings, robbery View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- October 20, 2023

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Project: Assess Firearm & Ammo Needs Without Delay Given our current state of global turmoil, Paul’s advice seems very prudent.  You should also read his Blueprint for Spooling Up.     How to Read […]

Posted on October 20, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
active killer, Active Self Protection, American Cop, building search tactics, chokes, Claude Werner, Dave Spaulding, exercise, firearms training, gun digest, Hock Hochheim, Ken Hackathorn, Lucky Gunner, Marty Hayes, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, Mountain Man Medical, Organic Prepper, Paul Howe, Paul Martin, Primer Peak, recall, Refactor Tactical, Spotter Up, survival, Taurus, terrorism, The Armory Life, The Art of Manliness View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- July 21, 2023

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   How Outdated is Your First Aid Kit? Some things you should be checking for.     Reliability Testing I think Claude is on the right track here.      Boosting Female Enrollment in Firearms […]

Posted on July 21, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
AK-47, Borderland Strategic, Breach Bang Clear, Caleb Giddings, ccw, chokes, Chris Fry, Civilian Defender, Claude Werner, criminology, GAT Daily, gelatin testing, Gunsite, Hock Hochheim, holsters, Jerking the Trigger, Kevin Davis, knife training, knives, Legal, Paul Martin, PHLster, psychology, Recoil Magazine, Sherman House, Tamara Keel, That Weems Guy, The Suited Shootist, The Tactical Wire View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- March 24, 2023

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 Civil Unrest Paul’s thoughts on how best to prepare for any upcoming civil unrest.  When discussing civil unrest, it’s useful to take a look at current trends.  Read […]

Posted on March 24, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- November 18, 2022

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   ‘Aggressive drills’ in response to US school shootings can harm students, expert says Stupidly conducted active killer drills can harm student welfare. But not having such drills gets lots more kids killed in the […]

Posted on November 18, 2022 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
.25 ACP, American Cop, AR-15, ccw, chokes, Condition Red Response, Dan John, Erick Gelhaus, exercise, flashlights, Force Science Institute, FPF Training, GAT Daily, Gun Mag Warehouse, Hock Hochheim, John Murphy, Karl Rehn, Ken Hackathorn, Massad Ayoob, night vision, Pew Pew Tactical, police, Recoil Offgrid, revolvers, Richard Nance, Rory Miller, school shootings, school violence, shooting drills, snubnose, The Armory Life, The Revolver Guy, vehicle attacks, weapon mounted lights View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- January 8, 2021

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Weaver vs. Picatinny: What’s the Difference? The two most commonly available optics rails and their differences.     Sheriff identifies pastor killed in East Texas church shooting An interesting case that my church security […]

Posted on January 8, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
ACLDN, Active Self Protection, Brian Enos, ccw, chokes, church security, church shootings, crowd violence, firearms training, gunsmithing, Integrated Skills Group, knives, Marc MacYoung, Marcus Wynne, Massad Ayoob, Michael Janich, modern service weapons, multiple attackers, Pew Pew Tactical, pocket carry, pocket pistols, police, Practical Eschatology, psychology, Rangemaster, robbery, Ruger, Sam Harris, scams, Steve Tarani, Swift Silent Deadly, Tamara Keel, The Revolver Guy, vehicle tactics, William Petty View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- July 3, 2020

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   PCC Showdown: H&K SP5 vs Kalashnikov USA KP9 vs CMMG Banshee I get a lot of questions about pistol caliber carbines.  I’m really not the right one to ask, as I don’t own any […]

Posted on July 3, 2020 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
.32, abduction, Active Self Protection, appendix carry, Breach Bang Clear, Cecil Burch, chokes, civilian gunfighter, Close quarter shooting, Dave Spaulding, Doom and Bloom, forgotten weapons, gelatin tests, Hock Hochheim, hostage survival, John Lott, Ken Hackathorn, Lucky Gunner, medical skills, Organic Prepper, Pew Pew Tactical, police, Rangemaster, restraints, shooting drills, shotguns, Smith and Wesson, Steve Moses, Tinker Talks Guns, travel View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- June 26, 2020

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   The 3- E’s of Being Elusive (or Rude) High quality advice on managing unknown contacts (or creepers, as the article calls them).  My standard line in situations like those described is “I’m sorry.  I […]

Posted on June 26, 2020 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- April 17, 2020

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   10 Common Concealed Carry Mistakes To Avoid Mistake #1 is probably the worst of the list.  Unfortunately about 98% of the people who carry guns in public are guilty of violating it.  If you […]

Posted on April 17, 2020 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
active killer, Active Self Protection, active shooter, ccw, chokes, Concealed Nation, Craig Douglas, crime statistics, de-escalation, economic collapse, Ed Calderon, edible plants, firearms training, Force Science Institute, home defense, impact weapons, Kelly McCann, kidnapping, knives, Organic Prepper, police, police shootings, Rangemaster, Recoil Offgrid, scams, statistics, Survival Sullivan, Swift Silent Deadly, Terry Trahan, The Revolver Guy, Tim Chandler, Tinker Talks Guns, travel, Varg Freeborn View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- September 13, 2019

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Non-Metallic Composite Knives for Everyday Carry Non-metallic blades provide an excellent solution for a lot of security problems.  BFE Labs makes some great products.  You will generally see me armed with one of these […]

Posted on September 13, 2019 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, AK-47, ccw, Charles Askins, chokes, Claude Werner, firearms training, Growing Up Guns, gun disarms, James Yeager, Legal, Lucky Gunner, medical skills, medicine, Michael Janich, Modern Warrior, open carry, police, revolvers, scams, snubnose, statistics, survival, third world travel, travel, vehicle tactics 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- 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- May 6, 2016

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Appendix Carry (AIWB) Basics: Keep it Secret. Keep it Safe. “Usually, when somebody says they’ve tried appendix carry and then they  immediately decide they don’t like it, it’s because they’re using the wrong kind of holster. […]

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- September 4, 2015

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   How to Avoid Getting Pickpocketed A comprehensive guide to pickpocketing tactics.  Pay extra attention to all of the distractions listed in the article.  Those are the ones that tend to be very successful against […]

Posted on September 4, 2015 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, AR-15, art of manliness, chokes, Claude Werner, Dave Spaulding, drones, firearm maintenance, firearms training, FPF Training, Glock, Legal, Mad Science Defense, Max Velocity Tactical, medical skills, medicine, Mike Seeklander, police shootings, Prepared Gun Owner, rifles, Rory Miller, sights, survival View Post

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