Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Traffic and Truth What’s going on with the move to change the regulations with regards to owning silencers. Mastering the Bowling Pin Shoot The very first handgun competition I entered was […]
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- May 9, 2025

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Which Doesn’t Belong and Why Ammunition quality control is at a historic nadir. Pay attention to the cartridges your are placing inside your self protection firearm. Sinister Manipulations – SemiAuto Shotguns Shotgun […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- April 25, 2025

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. What is the right trigger? Thoughts on handgun triggers. Magtech Revolver Ammo – Stay Away I had the exact same problem with Magtech .32 ammo about a year ago. After I wrote about […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- March 28, 2025

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Ayoob: Is Your Trigger Finger Placement Wrong? Even if you have been shooting for a long time, I would encourage you to spend some time playing with different trigger finger positions. You might be […]
LE Firearms Training

*This is a guest posting from a friend and student who wishes to remain anonymous (you’ll see why after you read the article). The author is a “gun guy” with military special operations experience and a lot of formal firearms training under his belt. He is attending a police academy with the hopes of becoming […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- March 21, 2025

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Randomizing Training Something to consider when planning your training sessions. Be Hard to Kill – It Starts with the Mind Getting your mind right. “Flexible Impact Weapons”, part 1. Some […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- March 14, 2025

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. The Unlived Life I’m finding social media so contentious and full of such nasty political rhetoric (on both sides) that, for the first time ever, I’m thinking about deleting all of my accounts. Here’s […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- February 28, 2025

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Spending the night on the Streets of Portland Encounters with mentally ill homeless people are common. I think it’s useful to see how they live in order to better understand a population that most […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- January 31, 2025

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Ayoob Files: Warning Shots We haven’t talked about warning shots for a while. Read Massad Ayoob’s take on the issue in this case analysis. If you haven’t read enough Mas this month, you should […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- January 24, 2025

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Shoot While Moving vs. Move Then Shoot The longer I stay in this game, the more I’m in favor of either moving or shooting…not doing both at the same time. Red Zone […]
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 […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- January 10, 2025

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. World Class Revolver Training! Michael Bane produced a great episode providing an inside look at the instruction you can get at the Gunsite Revolver Roundup. If you want some tips on revolver reloading, check […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- January 3, 2025

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Choosing an Instructor Pay close attention to what Mas has to say. You should also read his thoughts on Powering Down. Carry Options for Women For those of you who need information […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- December 27, 2024

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Yes, Double Action Revolvers Are Still Viable Personal Defense Tools…But You Need To Train With Them We can be all scientific and talk about a “U-shaped Utility Curve,” but my friend Darryl Bolke describes […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump-December 13, 2024

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Giving Guns as Gifts: Know the Law – The Truth About Guns The holidays are coming up. Please don’t spend them in jail. How To Not Mistake Your Loved One As A […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- December 6, 2024

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. EVERYDAY RIGS – Gunsite’s Professionals Talk About Their Carry Holsters and Guns I teach at the Pat Rogers Memorial Revolver Roundup at Gunsite each year. I am always impressed with the Gunsite experience and […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- November 29, 2024

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Mounting the Pistol-Mounted Optic Most of the pistol-mounted optic failures I see in class are due to poor mounting practices. In this article, Erick teaches you how to mount your optic correctly. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- November 1, 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 election, 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 […]