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Weekend Knowledge Dump- May 2, 2025

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Bring A Gun To A Knife Fight? Steve Tarani dispels some of the tired myths uneducated “gun people” spout about knife attacks.     Concealed Carry for Women A full-text annual magazine for female […]

Posted on May 2, 2025 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
ACLDN, Active Self Protection, Caleb Giddings, ccw, Claude Werner, Dave Spaulding, Defenders USA, Dr. David Yamane, Everyday Marksman, gelatin testing, knife attacks, Legal, Lon Etchison, Mark Fricke, Massad Ayoob, Michael Bane, Mike Boyle, Mr. Revolver Guy, pepper spray, pistoltraining.com, police, Police One, POM, Primer Peak, psychology, Pursuit Magazine, Rangemaster, red dot optics, revolvers, Rich Grassi, Ross Hick, school shootings, shooting drills, Steve Tarani, The Armory Life, The Shooting Wire, Uncle Zo, Warren Wilson, women's carry View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- September 20, 2024

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Can Exercise Simulate a Gunfight? I think it’s very important to train when you are physically stressed by exercise.  With that said, heart rate increases from exercise are extremely different from heart rate increases […]

Posted on September 20, 2024 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, ammunition, Athlon Outdoors, ccw, Everyday Marksman, exercise, firearms training, GAT Daily, gun digest, John Farnam, Karl Rehn, Kevin Creighton, malfunctions, Mart Hayes, medical skills, medicinal plants, Mike Seeklander, Mike Treat, Recoil Magazine, robbery, shooting drills, Steve Moses, Survival Sullivan, survivalblog, That Weems Guy, The Revolver Guy, tourniquets View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- June 28, 2024

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Skeeter Skelton on Point Shooting (1968) Skeeter was my favorite gun writer when I was growing up.  Thanks to Karl and his crew for digging up this older article.     Concealed Carry Clothing […]

Posted on June 28, 2024 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, body armor, Caleb Causey, Everyday Marksman, firearms training, Gun Mag Warehouse, history, Hock Hochheim, Kevin Creighton, knife fighting, Louis Awerbuck, Lucky Gunner, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, Michael Bane, Personal Defense Network, pistoltraining.com, Primary and Secondary, Rangemaster, Sheriff Jim, shooting drills, The Revolver Guy, tourniquets, travel, Uncle Zo, Widener's View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- May 3, 2024

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Does Your Range Training Make Bad Shooters? Things firearms instructors should be thinking about.     The Bad One — Training To Clear Double Feeds I think this is a skill set most people […]

Posted on May 3, 2024 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
active killer, active shooter, American Cop, AR-15, ccw, Claude Werner, concealed carry, Darryl Bolke, Dave Spaulding, Dustin Salomon, Erick Gelhaus, Everyday Marksman, firearms training, Funshoot News, gelatin testing, Gun Mag Warehouse, Guns and Ammo, handgun stopping power, holsters, Integrated Skills Group, Jeff Gonzales, John Mosby, Karl Rehn, Kyle Lamb, laser sights, lever action rifles, malfunctions, Marcus Wynne, Massad Ayoob, Paul Martin, pepper spray, Practical Eschatology, Richard Mann, scams, school shootings, Scott Reitz, shooting drills, SWAT magazine, Swift Silent Deadly, The Art of Manliness, The Revolver Guy View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- December 8, 2023

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   What we know about a series of attacks that left 2 dead in NE Bexar County, 4 others dead in Austin Those of you who study active killers should take a look at this […]

Posted on December 8, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
ACLDN, Active Self Protection, American Cop, ccw, Chris Cypert, Dave Spaulding, Dr. James Williams, Ed Head, Everyday Marksman, firearms training, Force Science Institute, Hock Hochheim, Integrated Skills Group, John Johnston, Karl Rehn, Legal, Paul Martin, pistoltraining.com, Primary and Secondary, Recoil Magazine, revolvers, Shelley Hill, shooting drills, snubnose, The Revolver Guy View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- August 25, 2023

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   The Way Of The Weasel Massad Ayoob discusses and tests the idea of the surreptitious draw.  I think more folks should be working this skill set.     Guest Shot: Hazardous Thought “Combat is […]

Posted on August 25, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, AK-47, Annette Evans, ccw, Dave Spaulding, Everyday Marksman, firearms training, Gun Mag Warehouse, Havok Journal, Integrated Skills Group, ITS Tactical, Massad Ayoob, pistoltraining.com, police, Practical Eschatology, Primer Peak, Recoil Magazine, Refactor Tactical, road rage, shooting drills, situational awareness, statistics, Target Barn, Taurus, The Suited Shootist, Uncle Zo View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- May 19, 2023

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   LEARN TO LOVE THAT RUSH | Inoculate Yourself From STRESS Stress inoculation is an important component of training.     Intimidating Criminals at Gunpoint: Does Gun Choice Matter? An interesting concept most folks haven’t […]

Posted on May 19, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, AK-47, American Cop, American Partisan, body language, Carry Trainer, ccw, Dave Young, Dr. David Yamane, drugs, Everyday Marksman, firearms training, First Person safety, Fortress Defense Consultants, Gun Mag Warehouse, Henry Holsters, Hock Hochheim, holsters, Hsoi, John Daub, John Hearne, John Holschen, Lee Weems, Massad Ayoob, Matthew Allen, medic scribe, medical skills, Michael Bane, revolvers, Rob Leatham, Shivworks, shooting drills, shotguns, Swift Silent and Deadly, That Weems Guy, The Revolver Guy, Uncle Zo, weapon retention 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
American Handgunner, Chris Cypert, Civilian Defender, crime statistics, Dave Spaulding, Erick Gelhaus, Everyday Marksman, firearms training, GAT Daily, Growing Up Guns, gun digest, Gun Mag Warehouse, Handwaving Freakoutery, home defense, Hsoi, John Daub, Karl Rehn, Massad Ayoob, Melody Lauer, Phil Elmore, police shootings, Primer Peak, Sherman House, Shoot ON, shooting drills, shotguns, The Martialist, The Revolver Guy, The Suited Shootist, Tiger McKee View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- April 14, 2023

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Anatomy of a Port Load An intelligent analysis of shotgun port loading methods.  I’m still an “over the top” guy, but I encourage my students to try both ways.  But even more important is to […]

Posted on April 14, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, ballistics, Claude Werner, Dave Spaulding, Everyday Marksman, exercise, GAT Daily, gelatin testing, gun digest, Gun Mag Warehouse, Guns Magazine, history, John Hearne, Karl Rehn, Kelly Starrett, Lucky Gunner, Massad Ayoob, Michael Bane, Michael de Bethencourt, Pew Pew Tactical, Primer Peak, Riley Bowman, shooting drills, shotguns, That Shotgun Blog, The Art of Manliness View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- June 10, 2022

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Our History – Are There Lessons? Institutional knowledge that likely isn’t being passed down to newer police officers.     Interstate Travel: Understanding Article 926A of FOPA   Understanding reciprocity and your legal rights […]

Posted on June 10, 2022 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
active killer, active shooter, ankle holsters, Breach Bang Clear, Caleb Giddings, ccw, Chris Hernandez, church security, church shootings, de-escalation, Doom and Bloom, Erick Gelhaus, Everyday Marksman, firearms training, gelatin testing, gunshot wounds, Gunsite, Jeff Gonzales, Karl Rehn, Kevin Creighton, Legal, Mark Fricke, medical skills, NOVA, Off Duty/On Duty Podcast, Organic Prepper, Pew Pew Tactical, police, Pro-Gun Millenial, Recoil Magazine, revolvers, shooting drills, Skillset Magazine, Survival Mom, Swift Silent and Deadly, The Armory Life, The Firearms Blog, Tim Kennedy 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- August 6, 2021

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Trigger Reset Simplified : 3 (or More) Reasons Why Everything You Know About it is Probably Wrong A sensible look at trigger management.  I was taught to pin the trigger and then “catch the […]

Posted on August 6, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, ambush, ammunition, AR-15, Caleb Giddings, Doom and Bloom, Everyday Marksman, family safety, Growing Up Guns, gunsmithing, history, Legal, lock picking, Marcus Wynne, Marty Hayes, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, Melody Lauer, police, Recoil Magazine, Recoil Offgrid, revolvers, shooting drills, Spotter Up, Swift Silent Deadly, The Revolver Guy, Vortex View Post

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