Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Which Doesn’t Belong and Why Ammunition quality control is at a historic nadir. Pay attention to the cartridges your are placing inside your self protection firearm. Sinister Manipulations – SemiAuto Shotguns Shotgun […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. The Whippoorwill That Wasn’t Paul gives us an excellent update that all of you who are interested in preparedness should read. Understanding The Objective Standard Mandatory content for my police readers. You […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Randomizing Training Something to consider when planning your training sessions. Be Hard to Kill – It Starts with the Mind Getting your mind right. “Flexible Impact Weapons”, part 1. Some […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Doing The Training Macarena “In the little time — and with the little ammunition available to you — wouldn’t it make sense to practice the undeniable fundamentals of marksmanship? So, let’s not be stupid. […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Alternative Concealed Carry Methods as the Seasons Change Great minds think alike. You may see the exact same carry methods (and the exact same jacket) in this article I wrote a couple years ago. […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. EVERYDAY RIGS – Gunsite’s Professionals Talk About Their Carry Holsters and Guns I teach at the Pat Rogers Memorial Revolver Roundup at Gunsite each year. I am always impressed with the Gunsite experience and […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. With the upcoming presidential inauguration, the current worldwide military conflicts, and the extensive damage done by recent storms, the USA is in a very turbulent place right now. Until things calm down, I’m going […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. With the upcoming presidential election, the current worldwide military conflicts, and the extensive damage done by recent storms, the USA is in a very turbulent place right now. Until things calm down, I’m going […]
Written by: Greg Ellifritz My friend and mentor Ed Lovette recently passed away. Ed was a CIA paramilitary officer who worked undercover for many years in Africa and South America carrying nothing but a Smith and Wesson Model 10 snubnose revolver. After his CIA career, he became a firearms trainer and famous gun writer. […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. With the upcoming presidential election, the current worldwide military conflicts, and the extensive damage done by recent storms, the USA is in a very turbulent place right now. Until things calm down, I’m going […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Rifle Tips for Fighting Around a Car Taking a rifle-based vehicle defense class wouldn’t be my first training priority as an armed citizen, but I think it’s useful to know and practice a few […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. The Value of Mirror Image Shooting I agree with Mas here. I think a lot of instructors would get an incredible benefit out of taking a basic handgun class “mirror image” with the non-dominant […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Thoughts on Open Carry Even though I’m generally not a big fan of open carry in an urban environment, I would say that this piece provides a balanced and nuanced approach to the topic. […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. What Makes A Great Truck or Vehicle Gun? I’m generally not a big fan of “truck guns.” A long gun in a vehicle is far more likely to be stolen than to be used […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Federal’s #1 Buck Is Back When this load was originally introduced, it produced a much tighter pattern. It will still likely be a great home defense load. Thunderstick Summit After Action Report […]
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 […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Weapon Lights on Handguns: Essential or Unnecessary? Dave Spaulding talks weapon mounted lights. Home Defense with Tom Givens Tom Givens discusses some home defense tips. After you read this article, check out […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. A BUG From My Pocket It’s tough to beat a J-frame or LCR carried in a pocket for some low-threat self protection scenarios. Armed Lifestyle Magazine Issue 10 Some useful articles in […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. People Want Their Say, Not Their Way This podcast has two very valuable concepts for conflict resolution. The first is making a distinction between a person who wants “their say” versus a person who […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. More About Tactical and Partial Reloads I think the partial revolver reload is a critical skill to have and practice if you are carrying a wheelgun for self protection. Your gun is “loaded” if […]
