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Weekend Knowledge Dump- June 3, 2022

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 […]

Posted on June 3, 2022 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
active killer, Active Self Protection, active shooter, American Cop, Caleb Giddings, ccw, Cecil Burch, Clint Smith, David Yamane, Erick Gelhaus, firearms training, Kimber, medical skills, Mike Boyle, optics, Paul Howe, Personal Defense Network, Primary and Secondary, Rangemaster, Recoil Magazine, Recoil Offgrid, revolvers, robbery, Rory Miller, school shootings, scopes, shooting drills, shotguns, situational awareness, Steve Fisher, Survival Mom, The Revolver Guy, Tom Givens, vehicle attacks View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- April 22, 2022

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 […]

Posted on April 22, 2022 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, Annette Evans, Backdoor Survival, Bearing Arms, Clint Smith, Commander Zero, firearms training, holsters, impact weapon, Karl Rehn, knives, Lucky Gunner, Massad Ayoob, Pew Pew Tactical, Recoil Magazine, saps, shotguns, snubnose, spyderco, Steve Tarani, TDI, The Martialist, vehicle tactics View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- March 18, 2022

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 […]

Posted on March 18, 2022 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, AR-15, Brian Hill\, ccw, Clint Smith, concealed carry, Dave Spaulding, Everyday Marksman, Force Science Institute, GAT Daily, history, Hock Hochheim, holsters, home security, Karl Rehn, knife fighting, Lucky Gunner, malfunctions, Massad Ayoob, Michael Bane, Paul Martin, pepper spray, Personal Defense Network, police, Prepared Gun Owner, Primary and Secondary, Recoil Magazine, revolvers, shooting drills, snubnose, survival, Swift Silent and Deadly, The Armory Life, Tiger McKee View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- May 1, 2020

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 […]

Posted on May 1, 2020 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
ACLDN, Breach Bang Clear, ccw, Cecil Burch, children, Chris Hernandez, Claude Werner, Clint Smith, Craig Douglas, Dan John, Dave Spaulding, dryfire, Ed Calderon, exercise, extreme close range, firearms training, holsters, home security, Julie Golob, Larry Vickers, Massad Ayoob, optics, physical fitness, police, police training, Recoil Magazine, scams, shooting drills, Spencer Keepers, Swift Silent Deadly, third world travel, travel, Vortex View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- March 27, 2019

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 […]

Posted on March 27, 2020 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
.32, 3rd world travel, Active Self Protection, Caleb Giddings, Claude Werner, Clint Smith, drug cartels, dryfire, extreme close range, firearms training, flashlight tactics, home invasion, impact weapons, ITS Tactical, Karl Rehn, low light shooting, Massad Ayoob, Mexico, Michael Janich, optics, Pew Pew Tactical, Recoil Magazine, revolvers, shooting drills, situational awareness, Steve Fisher, suppressors, survival, Swift Silent Deadly, The Revolver Guy, travel View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- November 29, 2019

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 […]

Posted on November 29, 2019 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
active killer, Active Self Protection, active shooter, AR-15, ccw, Clint Smith, Close quarter shooting, Concealed Nation, crime statistics, extreme close range, Integrated Skills Group, Karl Rehn, Kelly McCann, Legal, Massad Ayoob, police, Rangemaster, revolvers, school violence, shooting drills, situational awareness, snubnose, The Suited Shootist, Tiger McKee, Tom Givens View Post

Institutional Memory

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 […]

Posted on October 9, 2019 by Greg Ellifritz in Articles
Ben Stoeger, Bill Jordan, Bill Rogers, Charles Askins, Chris Cerino, Clint Smith, Dave Spaulding, Ed Lovette, firearms training, John Farnam, Ken Murray, Kyle Lamb, Louis Awerbuck, Massad Ayoob, Mike Seeklander, Paul Howe, point shooting, Rex Applegate, Ron Avery, Scott Reitz, Tom Givens View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- April 13, 2018

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 […]

Posted on April 13, 2018 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
active killer, Active Self Protection, Claude Werner, Clint Smith, gun disarms, holsters, Karl Rehn, Krebs on Security, medicine, modern service weapons, optics, Paul Sharp, Pew Pew Tactical, police, police gunfights, precision rifle, Ralph Mroz, revolvers, scams, shooting drills, snubnose, travel View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- March 3, 2017

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 […]

Posted on March 3, 2017 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
active killer, Active Self Protection, appendix carry, AR-15, ccw, civilian gunfighter, Clint Smith, Dave Spaulding, G4 Personal Safety, Gabe Suarez, gel testing, Glock 43, knives, Massad Ayoob, Primary and Secondary, riots, Ron Avery, Survival Mom, Tamara Keel, Tom Givens, travel View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- December 2, 2016

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 […]

Posted on December 2, 2016 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
AR-15, Breach Bang Clear, Clint Smith, crime prevention, Dave Spaulding, ITS Tactical, Recoil Magazine, reloads, Short Barrel Shepherd, Weapons Man View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- December 25, 2015

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 […]

Posted on December 25, 2015 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
active killer, active shooter, Anonymous Cop, Clint Smith, Ed's Manifesto, gelatin tests, improvised weapons, Paul Sharp, police, statistics View Post

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