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Weekend Knowledge Dump- November 15, 2024

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 […]

Posted on November 15, 2024 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
A Girl and a Gun, ACLDN, API Prodigy, Claude Werner, crime statistics, Doug Casey, Ed Calderon, Erick Gelhaus, firearms training, Handwaving Freakoutery, Hock Hochheim, Legal, Marty Hayes, Massad Ayoob, Paul Martin, police training, Primer Peak, shooting drills, Swift Silent Deadly, terrorism, The Organic Prepper, The Truth About Guns, travel, USCCA, Zero Hedge View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- November 8, 2024

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 […]

Posted on November 8, 2024 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- August 30, 2024

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Some thoughts on the legendary 125gr. .357 Magnum Darryl and Bryan are putting out some free content on their normally-paywalled American Fighting Revolver website.  While this article is free, if you like revolvers, their […]

Posted on August 30, 2024 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- August 23, 2024

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   The thin line between safety and tragedy: Muzzle control in policing I’m glad this topic is receiving some attention.  I fear, however, if we become too dogmatic or too “safe” we will be endangering […]

Posted on August 23, 2024 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- July 26, 2024

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   New York Reload: Does It Work? I’d encourage you to put yourself on the shot timer and try drills like this.  It isn’t always a clear cut answer and it really depends on where […]

Posted on July 26, 2024 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- May 17, 2024

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   The Danger of Higher Ready Positions Let’s start with a deep dive on the topic of pointing guns at people.  In addition to the link above, you’ll also want to check out:   Get […]

Posted on May 17, 2024 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, American Cop, API Prodigy, AR-15, Brass Fetcher, civilian gunfighter, crime statistics, Crisis Medicine, Erick Gelhaus, flashlights, Gun Mag Warehouse, history, Jonathan Willis, Karl Rehn, Legal, Lucky Gunner, Massad Ayoob, medical, medical skills, Mike Wood, modern service weapons, open carry, police, Police One, police training, Refactor Tactical, revolvers, shooting drills, Spotter Up, Swift Silent Deadly, Tamara Keel, The Revolver Guy, The Truth About Guns, Travis Yates, Warren Wilson View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- April 12, 2024

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Guns for Granny – Choosing A Gun for the Elderly or Infirm Some tips to solve a problem we will all be lucky enough to face someday.     Hair Triggers Massad Ayoob discusses […]

Posted on April 12, 2024 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- March 22, 2024

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 Buy Eclipse Insurance The hysteria over this eclipse is truly baffling to me.  As usual, Paul injects some sanity into a world filled with lunacy.  On the morning of the […]

Posted on March 22, 2024 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, American Cop, backup guns, Chris Fry, Claude Werner, ConcealedCarry.com, crime statistics, Doom and Bloom, Erick Gelhaus, GAT Daily, Gun Mag Warehouse, Gunsite, Marcus Wynne, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, Police One, Primer Peak, psychology, revolvers, shooting drills, Tiger McKee, Warren Wilson View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- April 21, 2023

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   12 Gauge #4 Buckshot to the FACE! My friend (the real) Dr. House writes up a case of a patient being shot in the face twice with number four buckshot at a range less […]

Posted on April 21, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- December 16, 2022

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Can Perception Determine Reality? Predators use physical cues to help them choose the easiest victim.  In this article Shelley describes gait variations and the information they are giving to a criminal.     The […]

Posted on December 16, 2022 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- April 29, 2022

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Blast from the Past: Popular Police Speedloaders of the 1970s School is in session if you want to learn about the historical evolution of revolver speedloaders.  For the latest evolution of the concept, check […]

Posted on April 29, 2022 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- November 5, 2021

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   6 Dead Giveaways That You’re Armed “The operative word in “concealed carry” is “concealed.” While a lot of the public, even including some potential criminals, might not notice a lot beyond body language clues…but […]

Posted on November 5, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, ambush, American Partisan, Annette Evans, Boondocks Training Center, Brian Hill\, Caleb Giddings, Calibre Press, ccw, crime statistics, David Yamane, firearms training, Gun Culture 2.0, Havok Journal, holsters, home security, Legal, On Her Own, pepper spray, PHLster, police, Primary and Secondary, red dot sights, robbery, situational awareness, Tamara Keel, Target Barn, That Shotgun Blog, The Art of Manliness, The Revolver Guy View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- February 19, 2021

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   On conquering COVID, the invisible suspect Did you know that 196 police officers died from Covid-19 in 2020?  That was four times greater than the number killed by firearms.     What Shot Feedback […]

Posted on February 19, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, AK-47, American Partisan, Ammoman School of Guns, AR-15, Carry Trainer, ccw, Cecil Burch, Chuck Haggard, Claude Werner, crime statistics, Ed Head, exercise, fitness, flashlight tactics, Karl Rehn, LouAnn Hamblin, Lucky Gunner, Mark Manson, Massad Ayoob, Matt Jacques, medical skills, police, Recoil Magazine, revolvers, shooting drills, Steve Tarani, Swift Silent Deadly, The Revolver Guy View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- February 12, 2021

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Gunfighting and Neuroscience: Why Using Your Front Sight Might Kill You A look at “quiet eye” research and how it relates to winning gunfights.  The best case scenario is that sighted fire becomes such […]

Posted on February 12, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Aaron Cowan, AK-47, Caleb Giddings, ccw, Combat Sports Law, crime statistics, crossdraw, David Yamane, exercise, firearms training, fitness, GAT Daily, Hock Hochheim, holsters, Ka-Bar, Kathy Jackson, knives, Massad Ayoob, Nomadic Matt, Practical Eschatology, psychology, Recoil Magazine, shooting drills, Steve Tarani, Tamara Keel, Tier Three Tactical, travel View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- December 11, 2020

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Is Your Neighborhood Safe? 6 Tools to Help You Find Out Valuable resources that will help you identify the crime trends in an area where you may be living or visiting.     Speed […]

Posted on December 11, 2020 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- November 6, 2020

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   TESTING .300 BLACKOUT BALLISTICS Gel testing subsonic .300 Blackout rounds from a short barrel. Speaking of ballistic gelatin, you may also like Ballistic Gel: Purpose, Protocol, & Best Ones.     The Smith & […]

Posted on November 6, 2020 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- October 23, 2020

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Openrange Defense – Is Awareness Mightier than the Gun? Marlan uses the demise of some historical gunfighters to stress the importance of situational awareness.     Purse Carry is the Worst Carry: Part 1 […]

Posted on October 23, 2020 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- August 21, 2020

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   The Top 5 Low Round Count Drills Ammunition is expensive right now.  Here are a few valuable low round count shooting drills to keep your skill levels up.  Do you have some ammo stockpiled?  […]

Posted on August 21, 2020 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
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Attacked at Home

Written by: Greg Ellifritz   I had a long time reader write to ask the following questions:   “My wife (who is not a fan of guns, concealed carry, etc.) and I were talking about self-defense the other day, and she asked what percentage of self-defense incidents happen on a person’s property (house/yard/garage/etc) versus anywhere […]

Posted on August 18, 2020 by Greg Ellifritz in Reader Questions
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- August 14, 2020

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Situational Awareness – Everything You Need to Know A very comprehensive look at situational awareness.  You should also read Situational Awareness in the Age of Masks and How to Maintain Your Situational Awareness and […]

Posted on August 14, 2020 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
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