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Posts tagged "Civilian Defender"

Do I Still Have It?

I imagine it’s a question quite a few of you folks ask yourselves.  I have to admit that I ask the question myself more regularly as I age.     When I was a cop, I had a reputation of staying calm in life threatening emergencies.  I’ve been retired almost four years now.  Since my […]

Posted on April 10, 2024 by Greg Ellifritz in Articles
Apache, Caleb Causey, Civilian Defender, Gunset, John Hearne, Jonathan Willis, Lone Star Medics, Rangemaster, Sherman House View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- July 28, 2023

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   One-Handed Shooting: Your Life May Depend On It Most people don’t do enough one-handed shooting.     Subjective vs Objective: Choosing Medical Gear ” There are either no studies, third party reviews, or data […]

Posted on July 28, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
building search tactics, Civilian Defender, Claude Werner, drugs, Force Science Institute, Gabe White, GAT Daily, Gun Mag Warehouse, John Farnam, Jordan Harbinger, Legal, Lone Star Medics, Massad Ayoob, Memphis Beech, one handed shooting, Rangemaster, revolvers, Seth Godin, Sherman House, shooting drills, shotguns, Spotter Up, statistics, Steve Moses, Steve Tarani, terrorism, The Revolver Guy, tourniquets, Vang Comp, weapon retention 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   How Outdated is Your First Aid Kit?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- July 7, 2023

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Three Force Science Peer-Reviewed Articles Published Three very useful scientific articles from Force Science.  these are must read if you are a police officer or involved in the firearms training field.     Homestead […]

Posted on July 7, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
active killer, active shooter, Ammunition To Go, Breach Bang Clear, ccw, Civilian Defender, edible wild plants, firearms training, Force Science Institute, Grant Cunningham, Jeff Cooper, John Daub, Marty Hayes, Massad Ayoob, MD Creekmore, medical skills, medicinal plants, New Revenant Society, police, police training, Primer Peak, Recoil Offgrid, revolvers, Sherman House, shooting drills, Swift Silent and Deadly, Tamara Keel, The Armory Life, Tim Chandler View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- June 30, 2023

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   July Rangemaster Newsletter Please check out the monthly Rangemaster newsletter.  Someone you know might get a mention.     Civilian AED Ownership. Yup, It’s a Thing. Jonathan Willis discusses a piece of medical gear […]

Posted on June 30, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, Calibre Press, ccw, church security, Civilian Defender, Claude Werner, Clint Smith, Combat Sports Law, firearms training, Frank White, Gun Mag Warehouse, Jeff Gonzales, Jonathan Willis, kidnapping, Mark Hatmaker, Massad Ayoob, Matt Haught, medical skills, New Revenant Society, optics, pepper spray, police, Rangemaster, Recoil Offgrid, revolvers, robbery, Shivworks, shooting drills, shotguns, Sierra Whiskey Co., The Revolver Guy, Vortex View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- June 16, 2023

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Knowledge bombs from “Training At The Speed Of Life” Instructor Training With Ken Murray I took the training class Mike references here almost 20 years ago.  It’s life altering if you teach force on […]

Posted on June 16, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, AK-47, Armed and Styled, Ben Stoeger, body language, Bryan Eastridge, ccw, Chris Cypert, Civilian Defender, Dr. David Yamane, Elegant and Armed, Erick Gelhaus, firearms training, gelatin testing, Gun Mag Warehouse, history, Hsoi, Kathy Jackson, Ken Murray, Lucky Gunner, Mark Manson, medical skills, Mike Ox, Paul Martin, police, Primer Peak, psychology, Ralph Mroz, ready positions, red dot sights, Rich Grassi, Sherman House, shooting drills, Steve Tarani, survival, Tamara Keel, weapon retention, women's carry View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- April 21, 2023

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   12 Gauge #4 Buckshot to the FACE! My friend (the real) Dr. House writes up a case of a patient being shot in the face twice with number four buckshot at a range less […]

Posted on April 21, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
American Handgunner, Chris Cypert, Civilian Defender, crime statistics, Dave Spaulding, Erick Gelhaus, Everyday Marksman, firearms training, GAT Daily, Growing Up Guns, gun digest, Gun Mag Warehouse, Handwaving Freakoutery, home defense, Hsoi, John Daub, Karl Rehn, Massad Ayoob, Melody Lauer, Phil Elmore, police shootings, Primer Peak, Sherman House, Shoot ON, shooting drills, shotguns, The Martialist, The Revolver Guy, The Suited Shootist, Tiger McKee View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- April 7, 2023

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Are We There Yet? Quality information and analysis from Paul Martin.  You should buy his book.        Best knife sheath for EDC ever! Craig gave me one of his El Nino push […]

Posted on April 7, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- January 6, 2023

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   HOW DO YOU KNOW WHEN YOU’VE MASTERED A TECHNIQUE? My friend Nick Hughes answers an important question.     Are We Seeing A Revolver Renaissance? Tamara drops some revolver knowledge.  And to back up […]

Posted on January 6, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
ACLDN, active killer, Active Self Protection, active shooter, Calibre Press, carjacking, ccw, Chuck Haggard, Civilian Defender, firearms training, GAT Daily, Guerrilla Approach, Gun Mag Warehouse, holsters, Justin Dyal, Karl Rehn, Kathy Jackson, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, Mountain Man Medical, Nick Hughes, Primer Peak, Rangemaster, revolvers, scenario training, school shootings, Shelley Hill, Sherman House, shooting drills, Skillset Magazine, Steve Tarani, Steven Pressfield, Tamara Keel, The Truth About Guns, Tom Givens View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- April 23, 2021

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Top Concealed Carry Errors Explained Are you making these errors?     Double Action Only Rationale Massad Ayoob schools us on the history of the double action trigger pull and how it was once […]

Posted on April 23, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
.223, Active Self Protection, Amplified Being, art of manliness, ballistics, Civilian Defender, Combat Sports Law, Crime Prevention Research Center, crime rates, GAT Daily, Kevin Davis, knives, Larry Vickers, Lucky Gunner, Massad Ayoob, Mike Seeklander, night vision, Pew Pew Tactical, Recoil Offgrid, revolvers, riots, Sherman House, shooting drills, slings, Todd Green View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- June 29, 2018

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Start Living a Warrior Lifestyle “I also believe even with more conviction that if your career revolves around saving lives or defeating bad guys than your primary hobbies shouldn’t be golfing, watching reality TV, […]

Posted on June 29, 2018 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, ccw, Cecil Burch, Civilian Defender, Claude Werner, drugs, holsters, ITS Tactical, Jeff Gonzales, Phil Elmore, revolvers, Sherman House, shooting drills, Short Barrel Shepherd, The Revolver Guy, The Survivalist Blog, travel View Post

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