Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. P&S Ballistics Gel Test 2: 38, 357, 9mm Everyone does gel testing with common defensive loads. Here are some testing with some unconventional rounds. This one shows penetration of heavy Buffalo Bore .38/.357 revolver […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Covert Rifle Carry While I don’t think that carrying a folding stocked rifle in a backpack everywhere you go is a great plan, I must admit that it may be useful in certain situations. […]
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 Purchase Self Defense Liability Protection I regularly get questions about self defense “insurance” or liability protection programs. I’m not an expert in this arena. Read Paul’s working paper on the […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Physical Fitness — Does it Impact Our Shooting Fundamentals? Getting fitter improves your life expectancy across multiple domains. Personal Safety Can Mean Seeming Rude “Even though it gets a bad rap, intuitive […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Concealed Carry Corner: Open vs Closed Emitter Red Dots For Carrying Let’s get started with an article about the difference between two different types of red dot handgun sights. Continuing on the topic, you’ll […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. With No Warning UPS Cancels Brownells’ & Ghost Guns’ Accounts-May ‘Seize and Destroy’ Packages I personally think that actions like this are more hazardous to our gun rights than much of the legislation being […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Why A Holster? Clint Smith’s thoughts on holsters. Forensic psychologist largely dismisses common talking point that mass shootings are caused by individuals with mental disorders A reader sent me this link and […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. “New Shooter New Shooter New Shooter!” Why do we have so many school shootings? The only honest answer is “it’s complicated.” Gunfight SPEED – How Fast Do You Have to Be? Some […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Making the J-Frame .38 Snub Work Some exceptionally solid snubby advice. “Clint Smith is reputed to have said something to the effect, “Handguns are meant to be comforting, not comfortable”. I tend to agree […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Thinking About Deep Concealment I agree with Michael here. Most of my time I’m either armed with a very compact 9mm or my .22 mag J-frame. I’m finding myself carrying the full sized 9mm […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Wrestling – Tactical Environment Strategy An excellent overview of Craig’s ECQC coursework. Deadbolt Security I: Forced Entry Resistance “Before spending tens of thousands on Level IV plates, night vision, and an integrally […]
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 […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Shooting from Retention A discussion about in-fight weapons access, timing errors, dominant positioning, shooting from the “two,” and the dangers of floating the gun. These are the factors that are commonly misunderstood by well-meaning […]
Written by: Greg Ellifritz I read Chris Cerino’s recent article titled A Short History Of Pistol Shooting Techniques. It was a great article and identified many problems with which the firearms training community continually struggles. Tom Givens and I were just having this discussion last week . We both lamented the fact that […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. The Truth About Brass vs. Steel Ammo This article discusses some of the differences between steel and brass cased ammo. I’m not a huge fan of steel case ammo, but I don’t think it’s […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. EMPTY LOADS Clint Smith drops some knowledge about reloading an AR-15 rifle. Appendix Carry vs. Hip Carry: Weighing the Pros and Cons Massad Ayoob talks about advantages and disadvantages to carrying a […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Criminals Look Different From Noncriminals Trust your instincts. Science says you can identify criminals by the way they look. Open a Homak Digital Gun Safe with a Straw A handy piece of […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Mental Health Reform Will Not Reduce US Gun Violence, Experts Say “But while few people would disagree with the need for mental health reform, scientists who study gun violence say it won’t make much […]
