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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
*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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
