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Posts tagged "firearms training"

Weekend Knowledge Dump- December 30, 2022

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Ayoob Files: Furtive Movement: The Richard Palmer Case “The rule is, “You don’t have to be right, but you do have to be reasonable.” You can be cleared four times over in a shooting […]

Posted on December 30, 2022 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, American Cop, American Handgunner, Bombs, Carry Trainer, ccw, Craig Douglas, Ed Head, Erick Gelhaus, firearms training, flashlights, GAT Daily, holsters, Jocko Willink, Jon hauptman, Jordan Peterson, Justin Dyal, Kevin Davis, low light shooting, Mark Hatmaker, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, Off Duty/On Duty Podcast, police training, psychology, Richard Mann, shooting drills, Skillset Magazine, Spotter Up, suicide bombers, SWAT, terrorism, The Armory Life, Tom Givens View Post

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
Active Self Protection, burglary, ccw, Cecil Burch, Chris Fry, Craig Douglas, crime statistics, de-escalation, firearms training, Gun Mag Warehouse, Guy Schnitzler, Hock Hochheim, home invasion, home protection, impact weapons, John Hearne, knife fighting, Kyle Lamb, Lee Weems, magazines, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, Michael Janich, Paul Martin, police, Reflex Handgun, research, retention shooting, revolvers, saps, Shelley Hill, shooting drills, shotguns, situational awareness, snubnose, Soldier of Fortune, Steve Moses, survival, terrorism, That Weems Guy, The Art of Manliness, The Mag Life, The Suited Shootist, Wayne Dobbs View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- December 9, 2022

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   AAR- Pat Rogers Memorial Revolver Roundup 2022 An incredibly detailed AAR of the Pat Rogers Memorial Gunsite Revolver Roundup  that I helped teach last month.  If you like wheelguns, this is the training class to […]

Posted on December 9, 2022 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, building search tactics, Calibre Press, ccw, Chris Cypert, crime rates, Dave Spaulding, firearms training, GAT Daily, gelatin testing, Gunsite, Hipster Tactical, history, holsters, Jeff Gonzales, John Boyd, Legal, Lucky Gunner, malfunctions, Massad Ayoob, Personal Defense World, pocket pistols, police, police training, psychology, Reflex Handgun, revolvers, shooting drills, shotguns, speedloaders, statistics, Tamara Keel, Tatiana Whitlock, The Firearms Blog, The Mag Life View Post

Useful Training References- Shooting Drills

Written by: Greg Ellifritz   I was at the range shooting yesterday and I realized I was using two really useful products to improve my practice sessions.  I thought you all might benefit from knowing about them.   I’ve written before about the books I use to create the best handgun practice routine.  I use […]

Posted on December 6, 2022 by Greg Ellifritz in Shooting Drills
Claude Werner, firearms training, Jeff Gonzales, shooting drills View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- December 2, 2022

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Concealing for Two Tatiana Whitlock explores the issue of concealing a handgun when pregnant.  You’ll also want to read The Second Trimester as well.     Using DCC Clips on the PHLster Enigma Attaching […]

Posted on December 2, 2022 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, American Handgunner, Ammoland, Andrew Branca, Ballistic Radio, ccw, Chris Kresser, exercise, firearms training, fitness, GreyBeard Actual, Gun Mag Warehouse, holsters, Jeff Gonzales, Legal, LPVO, Massad Ayoob, Matt Little, medical skills, medicinal plants, Paul Martin, PHLster, Rangemaster, red dot sights, revolvers, Rory Miller, shooting drills, shotguns, slings, Steve Moses, T-Nation, Tatiana Whitlock, The Armory Life, The Mag Life, The Revolver Guy, Tom Givens View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- November 25, 2022

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   What To Look For In A Good Knife Steve Tarani’s thoughts on good knives.     What is Really Demoralizing Your Police Officers Eve is telling the truth.  In 25 years as a police […]

Posted on November 25, 2022 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, American Handgunner, ccw, firearms training, GAT Daily, gun digest, Gun Mag Warehouse, Gunsite, holsters, knife defense, Lucky Gunner, Massad Ayoob, PHLster, police, revolvers, Sheriff Jim, shooting drills, Steve Tarani, The Armory Life, weapon retention View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- November 11, 2022

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   AN AMERICAN CLASSIC My 2.5″ Model 19 is my favorite revolver.  If I could only have one pistol for the rest of my life, I wouldn’t feel undergunned with this one.     Safely […]

Posted on November 11, 2022 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, carjacking, ccw, Cecil Burch, Concealed Nation, Dark Angel, Dave Spaulding, Dustin Salomon, firearms training, flashlights, GAT Daily, gelatin testing, Gun Mag Warehouse, Jelly Bryce, Kevin Creighton, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, Michael Bane, shooting drills, shotguns, Steve Tarani, Tatiana Whitlock, That Shotgun Blog, Tom Givens, vehicle tactics View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- November 4, 2022

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Covert Rifle Carry While I don’t think that carrying a folding stocked rifle in a backpack everywhere you go is a great plan, I must admit that it may be useful in certain situations.  […]

Posted on November 4, 2022 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
A Girl and a Gun, ACLDN, active killer, Active Self Protection, active shoter, American Handgunner, appendix carry, AR-15, Armed and Styled, Brian Hill\, ccw, Clint Smith, Dave Spaulding, David Yamane, extreme close range, firearms training, Force Science Institute, GAT Daily, gelatin testing, gun digest, Gun Mag Warehouse, Guns Magazine, holsters, Kelly McCann, Lucky Gunner, Massad Ayoob, Michael Janich, pepper spray, Personal Defense World, Pew Pew Tactical, PHLster, police training, red dot sights, Shelly Hill, shooting drills, Shooting Wire, shotguns, Spotter Up, Tamara Keel, Tatiana Whitlock, That Shotgun Blog, The Complete Combatant, The Firearms Blog, The Revolver Guy View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- October 28, 2022

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Five Reasons You Should Carry A Fixed Blade: Are Folders Really Cooler?  Proponents of using the knife for self defense will tell you that fixed blade knives are demonstrably better for the task than […]

Posted on October 28, 2022 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
.22, Active Self Protection, Apache Solutions, AR-15, Bryan Eastridge, Caleb Giddings, ccw, Chuck Haggard, ConcealedCarry.com, Erick Gelhaus, firearms training, GAT Daily, gelatin testing, Glock, Good Hill Press, Gun Mag Warehouse, Hany Mahmoud, holsters, John Hearne, knives, Off Duty/On Duty Podcast, pepper spray, police, Primary and Secondary, Primer Peak, Rangemaster, ready positions, revolvers, Richard Nance, shooting drills, shotguns, Skillset Magazine, The Firearms Blog, The Revolver Guy 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

Open Enrollment Classes Remaining in 2022

I have a variety of open enrollment classes scheduled in Ohio, Indiana, and Arizona during the next couple months.  All of them still have some openings, but most of my classes have sold out this year.  Act quickly if you’d like to book any of these unique training events.     I have just a couple […]

Posted on October 4, 2022 by Greg Ellifritz in What's New
ccw, class announcements, firearms training, medical skills View Post

Trainers You Should Know- Citizens Safety Academy

    There are more competent firearms instructors teaching quality classes than ever before in human history.  None of us has a corner on the market.  Just like I’ve trained with dozens of top instructors over the years, my students will also train with other teachers.  That’s a good thing.   In my view, steering […]

Posted on October 3, 2022 by Greg Ellifritz in Teaching Tips, What's New
Active Self Protection, Aqil Qadir, ccw, Citizens Safety Academy, Claude Werner, Dave Spaulding, firearms training, John Benner, John Hearne, Karl Rehn, Lee Weems, Lucky Gunner, PHLster, Rangemaster, Tactical Defense Institute, Tiffany Johnson, Tom Givens View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- September 30, 2022

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Situational Awareness: Mall Madness and Self-Defense I can’t tell you the last time I’ve set foot in a mall.  It has to be at least a decade ago.  For those of you who visit […]

Posted on September 30, 2022 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
ACLDN, Active Self Protection, American Cop, building search tactics, Calibre Press, ccw, Cecil Burch, Dave Spaulding, de-escalation, Erick Gelhaus, firearms training, fitness, flashlights, GAT Daily, ground fighting, Gun Mag Warehouse, home security, John Hearne, John Murphy, Kevin Creighton, Lucky Gunner, Melody Lauer, Michael Janich, Personal Defense World, PHLster, police, Rangemaster, Recoil Magazine, revolvers, shotguns, situational awareness, Skeeter Skelton, Steve Tarani, The Firearms Blog, The Suited Shootist, Tier Three Tactical, Tom Givens 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

Weekend Knowledge Dump- September 16, 2022

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Pistol Malfunctions and Stoppages – Part 1 The skill set of reflexively and efficiently  clearing firearm malfunctions is very poor among gun owners without formal firearms training.     Visualizing the 2021 National Firearms […]

Posted on September 16, 2022 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
active killer, Active Self Protection, active shooter, American Cop, art of manliness, Caleb Causey, ccw, Concealed Nation, Ed Head, Erick Gelhaus, family safety, firearms training, GAT Daily, Gun Mag Warehouse, Ken Hackathorn, Krebs on Security, Lucky Gunner, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, pepper spray, Pew Pew Tactical, psychology, Recoil Magazine, revolvers, shooting drills, shotguns, situational, situational awareness, Spotter Up, statistics, survival, Tatiana Whitlock, The Revolver Guy, Tiro Tactico, weapon mounted lights View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- September 9, 2022

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Grandparent’s Guide to Safe BB Gun Backstops I think indoor target shooting with airsoft, BB. or pellet guns is a great way to introduce your kids and grand kids to the gun world.  This […]

Posted on September 9, 2022 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, American Cop, Ammoman School of Guns, Claude Werner, Doom and Bloom, firearms training, gelatin testing, Grant Cunningham, Gun Mag Warehouse, Gunsite, Jeff Gonzales, kidnapping, Legal, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, Michael Bane, Mountain Guerilla, Personal Defense World, Pro-Gun Millenial, revolvers, scams, shooting drills, Spotter Up, Steve Tarani, SWAT magazine, Tamara Keel, taser, The Firearms Blog View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- August 26, 2022

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   So You Want to Buy a Can: The Intricacies of Suppressor Ownership What you need to know before buying a silencer.     THE STUPIDITY OF MAGAZINE CAPACITY LIMITS Mas shares his thoughts about […]

Posted on August 26, 2022 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, American Cop, ankle holsters, Annette Evans, Ballistic Radio, Caleb Causey, civilian gunfighter, drugs, edible wild plants, Erick Gelhaus, family safety, firearms training, force on force training, GAT Daily, Gun Mag Warehouse, history, John Boyd, John Hearne, Karl Rehn, Kevin Davis, Legal, Lucky Gunner, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, Michael Janich, On Her Own, OODA, Paul Martin, point shooting, police, psychology, Rex Applegate, Steve Tarani, suppressors, Tamara Keel, Tatiana Whitlock, The Firearms Blog, The New Rifleman, The Prepared, The Revolver Guy View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- August 12, 2022

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Vehicle Tactics in a Carjacking — How To Play It Safe Most newer cars have chipped keys that make it much harder for criminals to hotwire vehicles to steal them.  The easier option is […]

Posted on August 12, 2022 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, American Cop, American Handgunner, Annette Evans, AR-15, Breach Bang Clear, carjacking, crowd violence, Erick Gelhaus, firearms training, FPF Training, Gabe White, Gun Mag Warehouse, history, Hock Hochheim, ITS Tactical, John Murphy, Jon hauptman, knife defense, Lee Weems, Lucky Gunner, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, On Her Own, pepper spray, PHLster, red dot sights, reloading, revolvers, shooting drills, Swift Silent and Deadly, William Aprill View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- July 15, 2022

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   With No Warning UPS Cancels Brownells’ & Ghost Guns’ Accounts-May ‘Seize and Destroy’ Packages I personally think that actions like this are more hazardous to our gun rights than much of the legislation being […]

Posted on July 15, 2022 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, Ammoland, Annette Evans, Chris Voss, Clint Smith, firearms training, Gavin De Becker, gelatin testing, Gun Mag Warehouse, James Keating, Kel-Tec, Kyle Lamb, Lucky Gunner, Mike Seeklander, On Her Own, open carry, psychology, robbery, Rory Miller, shooting drills, shotguns, Skillset Magazine, Stephen Jenkinson, Steve Fisher, survival, The Suited Shootist, training, William Aprill View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- July 8, 2022

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   How To Tell If A Burglar Is Watching Your House   Good information here.  Thank you to Practical Eschatology for digging up the link.     What the heck is candela? Lumens? Photonic Barriers?? […]

Posted on July 8, 2022 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
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