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Weekend Knowledge Dump- January 17, 2025

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Evacuation Considerations for American Gun Owner The west coast fires are forcing lots of people to consider how they might evacuate their homes on short notice.  Here are some tips.     Cover Concepts […]

Posted on January 17, 2025 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
.32, Active Self Protection, Calibre Press, carjacking, Claude Werner, cover, Dave Spaulding, dry fire, firearms training, GAT Daily, gelatin testing, ground fighting, Guns and Ammo, Hock Hochheim, John Farnam, Justin Dyal, Legal, legal Massad Ayoob, LouAnn Hamblin, LouKa Tactical, Michelle Cerino, Mike Boyle, Personal Defense World, police, QSI training, robbery, shooting drills, Shooting News Weekly, shotgun slugs, shotguns, Steve Tarani, Swift Silent Deadly, The Armory Life, weapons retention, Women's Outdoor News View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- June 7, 2024

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Vang Comp Thunderstick Summit – October 11-13 2024 | Fairfield, UT | Despite the fact that one of the instructors is somewhat questionable, this is the best shotgun class in the country.  Register soon […]

Posted on June 7, 2024 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
.22, Active Self Protection, American Cop, American Handgunner, API Prodigy, appendix carry, ballistics, body armor, ccw, cover, Dan Brokos, Dave Spaulding, Dr. David Yamane, GAT Daily, Gun Mag Warehouse, history, holsters, home protection, ITS Tactical, Jeff Gonzales, Larry Lindenman, Legal, Lucky Gunner, Massad Ayoob, Max Velocity Tactical, Paul Markel, Paul Martin, PHLster, psychology, Rangemaster, recall, Recoil Magazine, Recoil Offgrid, revolvers, Shelley Hill, shooting drills, Tamara Keel, The Revolver Guy, The Survival Mom, Uncle Zo, Vang Comp View Post

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*This is guest article from Steve Tarani and The Gun Mag Warehouse.  The second knife fighting course I ever took as a student was taught by Steve more than 20 years ago.  He is a tremendously gifted instructor with a unique perspective.  I think you will enjoy the piece below. – Greg   In the […]

Posted on May 17, 2022 by Greg Ellifritz in News and Tactical Advice
concealment, cover, guest author, Gun Mag Warehouse, movement, Steve Tarani, tactics View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- April 7, 2017

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Vertical Fetal Position Jeff calls hugging your cover “the vertical fetal position.”  It’s a bad idea.  Stay at least arms’ length away from your cover unless you are defending against an elevated threat.     […]

Posted on April 7, 2017 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, Claude Werner, cover, crime statistics, Jeff Gonzales, Karl Rehn, Mark Manson, Paul Carlson, Paul Gomez, pocket carry, shooting drills, survival, The Art of Manliness, The Firearms Blog View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- January 6, 2017

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Safety in Bear Country Interesting information from the Forest Service about bear defense.  If you are interested in the topic, you’ll also like this article on rifle penetration in large animals.  H/T to Practical […]

Posted on January 6, 2017 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, AR-15, Breach Bang Clear, ccw, cover, Dave Spaulding, Doom and Bloom, Ken Hackathorn, Legal, Marc MacYoung, medical skills, Paul Carlson, Primary and Secondary, Rangemaster, Spotter Up, terrorism, training, travel, Weapons Man View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- April 1, 2016

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Taming the 12 gauge: Shotgun Recoil Management Some useful techniques if you are a dinosaur like me who still uses a scatter gun for home protection.     Gear check! Something that many of […]

Posted on April 1, 2016 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, Breach Bang Clear, Claude Werner, cover, Daddy's Gun, Dave Spaulding, gelatin tests, Grant Cunningham, Gun Nuts Media, home defense, ITS Tactical, Jeff Gonzales, Lucky Gunner, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, Melody Lauer, Moderno, Range Hot, Sherman House, shotguns, weight lifting View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- October 3, 2014

Here are a few links to articles and videos I found interesting this week. Some are intellectual. Some are informative. Some are just fun. If you have some free time, check them out this weekend.   Lightning Review: Rogers’ Tap Rack Training Aid This might be a useful piece of gear to pick up if you […]

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
.22, active killer, active shooter, ballistics, Claude Werner, cover, dryfire, firearms training, flashlight tactics, Gabe Suarez, gangs, gelatin tests, Grant Cunningham, Growing Up Guns, handgun stopping power, holsters, Jeff Gonzales, Massad Ayoob, Mike Seeklander, pepper spray View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- July 25, 2014

Here are a few links to articles and videos I found interesting this week. Some are intellectual. Some are informative. Some are just fun. If you have some free time, check them out this weekend.   How to Shoot Your Handgun Faster Great advice for improving speed shooting.  I use the drill he demonstrates in […]

Posted on July 25, 2014 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
backup gun, Claude Werner, cover, exercise, fitness, George Williams, improvised weapons, Jack Donovan, Lucky Gunner, Marcus Wynne, Mark Rippetoe, revolvers, shooting drills, survival, Survival Mom View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- December 14, 2012

    Here are a few links to articles and videos I found interesting this week and want to share.  Some are intellectual.  Some are informative.  Some are just fun.  If you have some free time, check them out this weekend. The 10 Most Useful Medicinal Plants for your Garden     Learn about which […]

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
cover, Dan John, fitness, kettlebells, language learning, medicine, Paul Howe, travel View Post

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