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Weekend Knowledge Dump- May 12, 2023

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   In Defense Of The Defensive Revolver Let’s start this edition of the Dump with some revolver knowledge.  Begin with the link above.  It’s Clint Smith’s take on the revolver in the modern world.  Then […]

Posted on May 12, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
.32 magnum, Active Self Protection, airsoft, Antifragile Training, appendix carry, Ballistic Magazine, Ballistics by the inch, ccw, Cecil Burch, Charles Askins, Claude Werner, Clint Smith, Concealed Nation, Dave Spaulding, Ed Head, family safety, ground fighting, history, holsters, Hsoi, ITS Tactical, Jacob Paulsen, Jason Brick, John Daub, Kevin Creighton, Marlan Ingram, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, Mike Boyle, negligent discharge, optics, Paul Martin, police training, Primer Peak, Recoil Offgrid, revolvers, robbery, Survival Sullivan, Swift Silent and Deadly, Tamara Keel, The Firearms Blog, The Tactical Wire, travel View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- May 5, 2023

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Gunfight On Fremont Street: O.K. Corral Part 1 Last weekend when I was teaching in Dayton, I had dinner with my friend Dave Spaulding.  We talked about his return to magazine writing and this […]

Posted on May 5, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
ACLDN, active killer, Active Self Protection, active shooters, American Cop, body armor, Claude Werner, Clint Smith, Dave Spaulding, de-escalation, Doom and Bloom, Dr. David Yamane, edible wild plants, GAT Daily, gun digest, Gun Free Zone, Gun Mag Warehouse, history, Legal, Light Over Heat, Lucky Gunner, Marty Hayes, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, medicinal plants, Paul Martin, pistoltraining.com, police gunfights, Primer Peak, Rangemaster, Recoil Offgrid, red dot sights, revolvers, riots, Shelley Hill, shooting drills, shotguns, survival, The Hebrew Hammer, The Suited Shootist, The Truth About Guns, Tier Three Tactical, Tim Chandler, USA Carry View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- April 14, 2023

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Anatomy of a Port Load An intelligent analysis of shotgun port loading methods.  I’m still an “over the top” guy, but I encourage my students to try both ways.  But even more important is to […]

Posted on April 14, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, ballistics, Claude Werner, Dave Spaulding, Everyday Marksman, exercise, GAT Daily, gelatin testing, gun digest, Gun Mag Warehouse, Guns Magazine, history, John Hearne, Karl Rehn, Kelly Starrett, Lucky Gunner, Massad Ayoob, Michael Bane, Michael de Bethencourt, Pew Pew Tactical, Primer Peak, Riley Bowman, shooting drills, shotguns, That Shotgun Blog, The Art of Manliness View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- March 17, 2023

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   The Perils Of Carrying An Unusual Pistol Tamara brings up an important point that many new gun owners fail to consider when making a firearms purchase.     Guest Shot: My 9mm Journey Dave […]

Posted on March 17, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
88 Tactical, ACLDN, Active Self Protection, Annette Evans, Caleb Giddings, Carry Trainer, ccw, Chris Fry, civilian gunfighter, Claude Werner, ConcealedCarry.com, Dave Spaulding, firearms training, GAT Daily, gelatin testing, Jared Reston, Jeff Gonzales, Ken Hackathorn, Larry Vickers, Legal, Lucky Gunner, Mark Manson, medic scribe, medical skills, open carry, Priority Performance, Reflex Handgun, shooting drills, snubnose, Tamara Keel, The Armory Life, The Tactical Wire, tourniquets, women's carry View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- March 3, 2023

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   The Ancient FBI Machine Gun Course I love history and I love guns.  Those facts mean that I really enjoyed this article.  It might be a fun drill to do with some of the […]

Posted on March 3, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, American Handgunner, appendix carry, Armed and Styled, ccw, Claude Werner, Crisis Medicine, Dave Spaulding, dry fire, family safety, firearms training, flashlights, GAT Daily, gun digest, Gun Mag Warehouse, Guns Magazine, gunsmithing, history, holsters, impact weapons, Isegoria, John Hearne, Legal, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, Mike Ox, pepper spray, police shootings, Primer Peak, Quietly Armed, Rangemaster, Recoil Magazine, shooting drills, SWAT magazine, tourniquets, USA Carry, vehicle tactics View Post

Useful Training References- Shooting Drills

Written by: Greg Ellifritz   I was at the range shooting yesterday and I realized I was using two really useful products to improve my practice sessions.  I thought you all might benefit from knowing about them.   I’ve written before about the books I use to create the best handgun practice routine.  I use […]

Posted on December 6, 2022 by Greg Ellifritz in Shooting Drills
Claude Werner, firearms training, Jeff Gonzales, shooting drills View Post

Trainers You Should Know- Citizens Safety Academy

    There are more competent firearms instructors teaching quality classes than ever before in human history.  None of us has a corner on the market.  Just like I’ve trained with dozens of top instructors over the years, my students will also train with other teachers.  That’s a good thing.   In my view, steering […]

Posted on October 3, 2022 by Greg Ellifritz in Teaching Tips, What's New
Active Self Protection, Aqil Qadir, ccw, Citizens Safety Academy, Claude Werner, Dave Spaulding, firearms training, John Benner, John Hearne, Karl Rehn, Lee Weems, Lucky Gunner, PHLster, Rangemaster, Tactical Defense Institute, Tiffany Johnson, Tom Givens View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- September 9, 2022

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Grandparent’s Guide to Safe BB Gun Backstops I think indoor target shooting with airsoft, BB. or pellet guns is a great way to introduce your kids and grand kids to the gun world.  This […]

Posted on September 9, 2022 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, American Cop, Ammoman School of Guns, Claude Werner, Doom and Bloom, firearms training, gelatin testing, Grant Cunningham, Gun Mag Warehouse, Gunsite, Jeff Gonzales, kidnapping, Legal, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, Michael Bane, Mountain Guerilla, Personal Defense World, Pro-Gun Millenial, revolvers, scams, shooting drills, Spotter Up, Steve Tarani, SWAT magazine, Tamara Keel, taser, The Firearms Blog View Post

Surgical Speed Shooting Summit Roundup

A couple weeks ago, I drove to Camden, Tennessee to teach at Andy Stanford’s Surgical Speed Shooting Summit (SSSS).  It was without a doubt one of the most unique training conferences I’ve ever participated in.   A lot of newer gun folks don’t know Andy Stanford.  Andy was a military analyst who came to some […]

Posted on July 5, 2022 by Greg Ellifritz in What's New
Andy Stanford, Claude Werner, firearms training, James Yeager, John Hearne, John Holschen, John Johnston, Karl Rehn, Lee Weems, Melody Lauer, Michael de Bethencourt, Michael Green, Tactical Response View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- March 25, 2022

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   You Weren’t Built for Safety “Life isn’t about risk elimination, it’s about risk management. Some rewards are worth the risk, and we instinctually know that. When as society values safety over everything else, then […]

Posted on March 25, 2022 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
AK-47, ammunition, Breach Bang Clear, Chris Fry, Claude Werner, firearms training, fitness, Larry Mudgett, Legal, Lucky Gunner, Massad Ayoob, shotguns View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- December 31, 2021

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Mobs, Mob Looting, and Other Crimes Large mobs of looters coordinating to hit malls and high end stores is becoming a problem we are seeing with increasing frequency.  Your best bet is to order […]

Posted on December 31, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
.22, 1911, Active Self Protection, Carry Trainer, Chuck Haggard, Claude Werner, crowd violence, Dave Spaulding, GAT Daily, gelatin testing, home security, Kevin Creighton, Lucky Gunner, Marcus Wynne, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, mobs, Mountain Man Medical, night vision, police, Rangemaster, Recoil Magazine, Rob Pimcus, robbery, Sam Harris, Scott Reitz, shooting drills, shotguns, Spotter Up, Steve Tarani, survivopedia, The Revolver Guy, vehicle attacks, weapons retention, Widener's View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- December 10, 2021

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   CHOOSING THE RIGHT AIRGUN PELLETS: MOST COMMON TYPES An interesting article about a topic that doesn’t receive much attention.     Defending yourself against scammers: 3 easy steps Scams are far more common than […]

Posted on December 10, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Caleb Causey, Caleb Giddings, class reviews, Claude Werner, Dave Spaulding, Ed Head, gas, John Mosby, Ken Hackathorn, Lucky Gunner, Massad Ayoob, On Her Own, Personal Defense Network, scams, shooting drills, situational awareness, survival, Tamara Keel, women's self defense View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump – October 29, 2021

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   2 Concealed Carry Seat Belt Hacks Very useful information for those of you who carry your gun while driving.     Philadelphia Police Consider Charges Against Bystanders During Rape Why it’s absolutely critical to […]

Posted on October 29, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Andrew Branca, Ballistic Radio, Bob Vogel, Breach Bang Clear, ccw, Chris Cypert, Claude Werner, family safety, firearms training, GAT Daily, Grant Cunningham, handgun stopping power, Jeff Cooper, Karl Rehn, Kevin Creighton, Legal, Mark Manson, Pew Pew Tactical, pocket carry, police training, Recoil Magazine, school shootings, Seth Godin, shooting drills, shotguns, Swift Silent Deadly, That Shotgun Blog, The Tactical Wire, USA Carry, vehicle tactics View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- August 20, 2021

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   What Just Happened? A valuable perspective on Afghanistan from a man who spent two decades of his life fighting in the area.     Common Problems & Solutions with AR-15 Barrels A lot of […]

Posted on August 20, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
AK-47, Amplified Being, Caleb Giddings, Claude Werner, Ed Calderon, grappling, Green Ops, ground fighting, Gun Mag Warehouse, Hock Hochheim, Jeff Cooper, Marcus Wynne, medical skills, Michael Janich, Mountain Man Medical, open carry, psychology, shooting drills, Spotter Up, Target Bran, The Armory Life View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- August 13, 2021

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   PARTICIPATION VS. OBSERVATION IN SEMINARS I think Hock gets this one exactly right.  I often feel like I’m wasting my time if I’m watching other students fight one on one in a class.  I’ll […]

Posted on August 13, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
1911, Active Self Protection, Ammoman School of Guns, Caleb, Cecil Burch, Claude Werner, Combat Sports Law, Dave Young, firearms training, forgotten weapons, GAT Daily, Hock Hochheim, impact weapons, Integrated Skills Group, Karl Rehn, Kevin Creighton, lever action rifles, Massad Ayoob, Michael Janich, Pew Pew Tactical, police, Recoil Offgrid, shotguns, Spencer Keepers, Spotter Up, The Suited Shootist View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- July 9, 2021

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   LIFE SKILLS | Pathway to Violence “To increase your odds of avoiding a violent physical threat, it is critical to maintain visual control of your surroundings by applying your awareness. Situational awareness must be […]

Posted on July 9, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Aaron Cowan, Ammoman School of Guns, birdshot, Caleb Giddings, ccw, Claude Werner, dryfire, family safety, firearms training, Hock Hochheim, James Altucher, Kevin Creighton, Krebs on Security, Legal, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, Mountain Man Medical, optics, Personal Defense Network, Pew Pew Tactical, police, psychology, Rangemaster, Recoil Offgrid, red dot sights, revolvers, Richard Nance, Sage Dynamics, scams, shooting drills, situational awareness, Steve Tarani, survival, Target Barn, The Tactical Wire, wilderness medicine, women's self defense View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- July 2, 2021

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Surveillance Detection If you are involved in any public altercation or if you encounter suspicious people, it’s not a good idea to drive directly back to your home.  Claude shares some safer options here. […]

Posted on July 2, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, AR-15, body language, Brian Hill\, ccw, Claude Werner, flashlight tactics, ITS Tactical, Jerking the Trigger, Kevin Creighton, knife training, Lucky Gunner, Michael Janich, Recoil Magazine, Reflex Handgun, sap, shooting drills, shotguns, Swift Silent Deadly, The Suited Shootist, weapon mounted lights View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- June 25, 2021

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Are Pistol Sights Actually Useful For Self-Defense? “The real paradox of the point shooting versus sighted fire debate is that learning to quickly acquire a sight picture essentially trains you to point the gun […]

Posted on June 25, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, Caleb Causey, Caleb Giddings, carjacking, Claude Werner, concealed carry, Contextual Insurgent Project, Dave Spaulding, dryfire, exercise, firearms training, GAT Daily, Jeff Gonzales, Jerking the Trigger, Karl Rehn, Legal, Lucky Gunner, Marty Hayes, medical skills, Pew Pew Tactical, point shooting, recall, robbery, shooting drills, shotguns, snubnose, Swift Silent Deadly, T-Nation, Target Barn, travel 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
Active Self Protection, Annette Evans, bicycle, Boondocks Training Center, Buckeye Firearms, Claude Werner, Covid-19, David Yamane, drugs, Ed Head, Glock, Gunsite, Hock Hochheim, knife training, Lucky Gunner, On Her Own, police, Practically Tactical, psychology, Recoil Magazine, school safety, school shootings, shooting drills, Steve Moses, The Armory Life, The Prepared, theft, William Aprill, women's carry, women's self defense View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- April 16, 2021

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Peep Sight vs Open Sight: A Tale of Two Radii Interesting data.  I enjoy reading casual studies like this one.  Want more science?  Read DO YOU NEED A VERTICAL FORE GRIP ON YOUR RIFLE: […]

Posted on April 16, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
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