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Weekend Knowledge Dump- January 13, 2023

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 […]

Posted on January 13, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
.22, .22 magnum, Active Self Protection, American Handgunner, body armor, Clint Smith, CP Journal, Darryl Bolke, Dave Spaulding, flashlight tactics, gelatin testing, Kathy Jackson, Legal, low light, Massad Ayoob, Off Duty/On Duty Podcast, Organic Prepper, Pew Pew Tactical, Primary and Secondary, school violence, Steve Tarani, The Revolver Guy, The Truth About Guns, travel View Post

Public Expectations of Police Officers

In the last decade, the relationship between the police and the society they serve has been quite contentious.  Have you ever thought about how exactly you want your police to act?  What mission priorities would you charge them with handling?  It’s an interesting thought exercise.     If you care about this issue at all, […]

Posted on December 5, 2022 by Greg Ellifritz in News and Tactical Advice
Bryan Eastridge, Darryl Bolke, Off Duty/On Duty Podcast, police View Post

Revolver Reliability- Part 2

    This is a guest post from my friend Darryl Bolke.  It is a followup to the Thoughts on Revolver Reliability post he contributed last week.  The original is published on Darryl’s Facebook page DB’s Shooting Adventures.  Darryl is the co-owner of Hardwired Tactical and a very well-established firearms instructor.  All of you revolver […]

Posted on November 24, 2022 by Greg Ellifritz in Articles
ccw, Darryl Bolke, guest author, revolvers View Post

Thoughts on Revolver Reliability

This is a guest post from my friend Darryl Bolke.  Darryl is the co-owner of Hardwired Tactical and a very well established firearms instructor.  I saw this posting on Darryl’s Facebook page DB’s Shooting Adventures.  In the piece, Darryl discusses his view of revolvers as defensive sidearms.  All of you revolver shooters and instructors should […]

Posted on November 23, 2022 by Greg Ellifritz in Articles
Darryl Bolke, guest author, revolvers View Post

Why Carry a .22?

I recently posted an article discussing the fact that I occasionally carry a Ruger LCP .22 pistol as a defensive carry gun.  I got this email from a long time reader: Greg I know you did a few articles on the Ruger 22 lr in the past. Last I remember you were having trouble finding […]

Posted on November 9, 2022 by Greg Ellifritz in Reader Questions
.22, Darryl Bolke, pocket pistols, Ruger, Tim Chandler, William Aprill View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- October 7, 2022

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 […]

Posted on October 7, 2022 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, AK-47, American Handgunner, American Partisan, Annette Evans, Breach Bang Clear, ccw, Clint Smith, Darryl Bolke, Doom and Bloom, Ed Head, firearms training, flashlight tactics, Force Science, GAT Daily, gelatin testing, Gun Mag Warehouse, kidnapping, knives, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, Paul Martin, Pew Pew Tactical, Range Hot, rape, Recoil Offgrid, shooting drills, shoulder holsters, Spotter Up, Steve Tarani, Target Barn, The Suited Shootist View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- September 23, 2022

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Surviving the Aftermath of a Shooting Good advice for both my armed citizen and law enforcement officer readers.     Email Update Issues     I’ve been getting a few emails a day about […]

Posted on September 23, 2022 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
A Girl and a Gun, Active Self Protection, American Cop, AR Build Junkie, AR-15, Calibre Press, Citizens Safety Academy, civilian gunfighter, Combat Sports Law, Darryl Bolke, Erick Gelhaus, firearms training, GAT Daily, gelatin testing, gun digest, Gun Mag Warehouse, handgun stopping power, Hock Hochheim, impact weapons, Jeremy Stafford, Lucky Gunner, malfunctions, Massad Ayoob, Practical Eschatology, Primer Peak, shooting drills, shotguns, Steve Tarani, Tatiana Whitlock, That Weems Guy, The Firearms Blog, The Revolver Guy View Post

Home Defense Shotgun Questions Answered

A reader from California recently sent me some questions about long gun use for home protection.  Due to his state’s restrictive gun laws, he can’t legally own a “normal” AR-15 and is considering using either a pump shotgun or lever action rifle for home protection.  His questions (edited for clarity)  are below.  I get these […]

Posted on March 8, 2022 by Greg Ellifritz in Reader Questions
Blue Force Gear, Darryl Bolke, Magpul, shotguns, slings, Streamlight, Surefire, Viking Tactics View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- February 25, 2022

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   THE COVERED LOW READY Darryl drops some important knowledge.     The Very Basics Of Concealed Carry Holster Selection Quality holster advice.     Ayoob Files: Cunsummate Marine Chesty Puller, .45 in Hand!` Details […]

Posted on February 25, 2022 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Anette Evans, Brian Hill\, ccw, Darryl Bolke, David Yamane, drugs, FerFal, GAT Daily, holsters, Justin Dyal, Massad Ayoob, Mountain Guerilla, Organic Prepper, Pew Pew Tactical, police, Recoil Magazine, scams, Schneier on Security, shooting drills, Tatiana Whitlock, The Revolver Guy, Tier Three Tactical, Todd Green, women's carry View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump – February 4, 2022

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   EMERGENCY VEHICLE KIT | Your Roadside Lifeline After this week’s winter weather across much of the USA, some of you are undoubtedly thinking about upgrading your vehicle survival kit.  This article will get you […]

Posted on February 4, 2022 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
.22, Active Self Protection, American Handgunner, Ammoman School of Guns, Anette Evans, Caleb Giddings, carjacking, civilian gunfighter, Darryl Bolke, Dave Spaulding, David Yamane, firearms training, Gun Mag Warehouse, John Hearne, Kevin Creighton, knives, Legal, Marcus Wynne, Marlan Ingram, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, Mike Boyle, On Her Own, open carry, pepper spray, psychology, Rangemaster, Recoil Offgrid, robbery, school shootings, Short Barrel Shepherd, situational awareness, survival, Survival Mom, The Survival Podcast, third world travel, Tier Three Tactical, travel, travel safety, USA Carry View Post

Gunsite Revolver Roundup

  The weekend before Thanksgiving, I flew to Arizona to teach at the Pat Rogers Memorial Revolver Roundup at Gunsite.  It was the premier revolver training event of the year and featured instructors Darryl  Bolke, Wayne Dobbs, myself, Chuck Haggard, Dave Dolan, Mark Fricke, Caleb Giddings and Lew Gosnell.  It was a truly all star class […]

Posted on December 21, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Articles
Caleb Giddings, Chuck Haggard, Darryl Bolke, gelatin testing, Gunsite, Ken Campbell, Mark Fricke, Pat Rogers, Wayne Dobbs View Post

“The Snubby Lifestyle”

*This is a guest post from my friend Darryl Bolke.  Darryl is a retired big city cop from California who was involved in multiple shootings on the job.  He continues to work armed security gigs and teach classes in Texas.  He has a very unique perspective on the shooting/training industry. When I saw his post, […]

Posted on August 10, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Articles
ccw, Darryl Bolke, guest author, revolvers, snubnose View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- June 4, 2021

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   What common or household objects will stop bullets? A very comprehensive look at the difference between cover and concealment.     Ayoob: Don’t Make These Carry Gun Mod Mistakes Pay attention to Massad’s advice […]

Posted on June 4, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
ACLDN, Active Self Protection, Ammoman School of Guns, Brian Hill\, Caleb Giddings, ccw, Cecil Burch, civilian gunfighter, Craig Douglas, Darryl Bolke, escape, forgotten weapons, GAT Daily, ground fighting, history, Hock Hochheim, Lucky Gunner, Marcus Wynne, Massad Ayoob, Nick Hughes, Paul Gomez, Pew Pew Tactical, Recoil Offgrid, Reflex Handgun, restraints, Ron Avery, shooting drills, shotguns, Survival Sullivan, The Prepared, The Tactical Wire, Tiger McKee, vehicle tactics, weapon mounted lights, William Aprill View Post

Why the Hammer Pair?

This is a guest post from my friend Darryl Bolke.  Darryl is currently writing a book about the history of formal firearms training throughout the 20th century.  I’m very excited to read his book when he gets it on the market.  Until then, follow Darryl’s writing at DB’s Shooting Adventures on Facebook.   -Greg   […]

Posted on March 24, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Articles
ccw, Darryl Bolke, firearms training, guest author, Gunsite, Jeff Cooper View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- March 12, 2021

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Chauvin Trial Attorney Andrew Branca is providing legal analysis on the Chauvin trial in Minnesota. His summary of the first day’s proceedings is very thorough and insightful. I think a lot of you might […]

Posted on March 12, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, American Handgunner, Andrew Branca, AR-15, Ballistic Radio, BJJ, Caleb Giddings, Cecil Burch, civilian gunfighter, Dan John, Darryl Bolke, exercise, family safety, firearms training, Grant Cunningham, gunsmithing, home defense, home invasion, Legal, Matt Bracken, Max Velocity Tactical, medical skills, Mountain Man Medical, open carry, Pew Pew Tactical, police, shooting drills, terrorism, The Armory Life, Travis Haley, vehicle tactics, Vuurwapen Blog, weapon mounted lights, weapon retention View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- February 26, 2021

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   How to improve your situational awareness with natural threat detection mechanisms A situational awareness primer.  For more information, check out PREPARATION: THE BEST COMPLEMENT TO SITUATIONAL AWARENESS.     Robbers Lose To Officer With […]

Posted on February 26, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, art of manliness, Breach Bang Clear, Cecil Burch, communication, Darryl Bolke, family safety, GAT Daily, Gun Nuts Media, Kevin Creighton, Massad Ayoob, Michael Bane, open carry, Paul Martin, Pew Pew Tactical, police, revolvers, robbery, shooting drills, situational awareness, snubnose, Tamara Keel, Tasers, The Prepared View Post

A Historical Look at Appendix Carry

  This is a guest post from my friend Darryl Bolke.  Darryl is currently writing a book about the history of formal firearms training throughout the 20th century.  I’m very excited to read his book when he gets it on the market.  Until then, follow Darryl’s writing at DB’s Shooting Adventures on Facebook.   -Greg […]

Posted on January 6, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Gear Reviews
appendix carry, Dark Star Gear, Darryl Bolke, guest author, holsters, JM Custom Kydex, PHLster, Raven Concealment, Spencer Keepers View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- January 1, 2021

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   5 Firearms instructor red flags “If your instructor commits one of the 5 Firearms Instructor Red Flags, I would be concerned, especially if it’s the medical one. If they break 2 of them, I […]

Posted on January 1, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, AK-47, AR Build Junkie, AR-15, Breach Bang Clear, Brian Hill\, Caleb Giddings, Claire Wolfe, Darryl Bolke, Doom and Bloom, exercise, firearms training, fitness, Force Science Institute, gelatin tests, injuries, Integrated Skills Group, John Mosby, Justin Dyal, knives, Larry Lindenman, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, medicine, Michael Janich, Mountain Man Medical, optics, Organic Prepper, Pew Pew Tactical, Practical Eschatology, Recoil Magazine, revolvers, robbery, scopes, shotguns, slings, SmashweRx, survival, The Complete Combatant, Tier Three Tactical, weapon mounted lights View Post

Lessons From the Revolver Roundup

Written by:  Greg Ellifritz   Last week I was honored to have been invited to teach at the annual Pat Rogers Memorial Revolver Roundup organized by Hardwired Tactical.  It was a weekend training event focused solely on using the revolver.  Instructors Darryl Bolke, Wayne Dobbs, Mark Fricke, Chuck Haggard, and I all taught three to […]

Posted on December 1, 2020 by Greg Ellifritz in What's New
Caleb Causey, Chuck Haggard, Darryl Bolke, Gunsite, Mark Fricke, Michael Bane, Pat Rogers, revolvers, snubnose, Wayne Dobbs View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- October 2. 2020

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Industry Secrets To Buying Ammo (What Nobody Tells You) An option for finding ammo that lots of shoppers haven’t considered.     Why Everyone Likes Lever Actions As my friend Darryl Bolke says: “Museum […]

Posted on October 2, 2020 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
37mm, Active Self Protection, American Partisan, Ballistic Magazine, Breach Bang Clear, Cecil Burch, Combat Sports Law, computers, Darryl Bolke, exercise, GAT Daily, ground fighting, holsters, Justin Dyal, Kevin Creighton, Lucky Gunner, Matthew Allen, medical skills, Mike Seeklander, multiple attackers, Onnit, Paul Martin, Practical Eschatology, Prepared Gun Owners, psychology, Rangemaster, revolvers, Rob Haught, robbery, Scott Reitz, shooting drills, shotguns, The Revolver Guy, Tier Three Tactical, Tim Kennedy, Tom Givens, USCCA, workouts View Post
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