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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 […]

Posted on April 25, 2025 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
.32, Ammoman School of Guns, API Prodigy, Brene Brown, Calibre Press, ccw, Chris Cypert, Concealed Nation, Doug Deaton, firearms training, GAT Daily, gun digest, history, holsters, Jack Donovan, John Hearne, Karl Rehn, Legal, Lon Etchison, low light, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, Mike Wood, Oleg Volk, point shooting, police, pre-assault indicators, Primary and Secondary, psychology, red dot optics, Safariland, SafeMind Defense, shooting drills, shotguns, Steve Tarani, Swift Silent Deadly, That Shotgun Blog, The Armory Life, The Human Behavior Podcast, The Revolver Guy, tourniquets, vehicle tactics View Post

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 […]

Posted on March 14, 2025 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, American Cop, AR Build Junkie, ballistics, Breach Bang Clear, Centrifuge Training, Erick Gelhaus, firearms training, flashlight tactics, GAT Daily, gelatin testing, gun digest, holsters, Jerking the Trigger, Legal, lock picking, low light shooting, Mike Seeklander, pistoltraining.com, point shooting, Safariland, shooting drills, Steven Pressfield, SWAT magazine, Swift Silent Deadly, The Lawdog Files View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- March 7, 2025

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   A Deep Dive into Cases Where Civilians Stopped Active Shooters Very interesting data here.     Joining The One Percent In what category do you reside?  Any plans to change that?     Have […]

Posted on March 7, 2025 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
active killer, Active Self Protection, active shooter, AK-47, Alex Ooley, American Cop, American Fighting Revolver, American Handgunner, American Partisan, ballistic testing, building clearing, ccw, CPRC, Elmer Kieth, GAT Daily, history, John Farnam, Jonathan Willis, Karl Rehn, kidnapping, knife fighting, Legal, malfunctions, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, Mike Seeklander, pepper spray, police, POM, Primer Peak, Recoil Offgrid, shooting drills, statistics, Tactical Defense Institute, Tamara Keel, Terry Trahan, The Armory Life, The Firearms Blog, The Organic Prepper, travel, Uncle Zo, weapon mounted lights View Post

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 […]

Posted on February 28, 2025 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
active killer, active shooter, Bryan Eastridge, Chris Cypert, Dustin Soloman, Erick Gelhaus, firearms training, GAT Daily, Guns America, holsters, Jack Donovan, Jerking the Trigger, Ka-Bar, Karl Rehn, Kathy Jackson, Mark Manson, Massad Ayoob, pistoltraining.com, police, police training, psychology, Rangemaster, revolvers, Shoot ON, shooting drills, TDI, The Revolver Guy, The Way is in Training View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- February 14, 2025

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Doing The Training Macarena “In the little time — and with the little ammunition available to you — wouldn’t it make sense to practice the undeniable fundamentals of marksmanship? So, let’s not be stupid. […]

Posted on February 14, 2025 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
active killer, Active Self Protection, active shooter, American Fighting Revolver, AR Build Junkie, AR-15, ballistics, ccw, Claude Werner, Clint Smith, Dave Reichek, defense review, Dr. David Yamane, Dr. James Williams, drones, dry fire, Erick Gelhaus, flashlights, forgotten weapons, GAT Daily, Global Guerillas, Jeff Gonzales, John Boyd, Justin Dyal, Karl Rehn, KR Training, Lucky Gunner, Matt Bracken, Michael Janich, Mike Boyle, Mike Pannone, open carry, pistoltraining.com, police, police training, Primary and Secondary, red dot optics, revolvers, Ryan Holiday, shooting drills, shotguns, situational awareness, statistics, Tatiana Whitlock, The Art of Manliness, The Revolver Guy, Todd Green, Uncle Zo, weapon lights View Post

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 […]

Posted on January 17, 2025 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
.32, Active Self Protection, Calibre Press, carjacking, Claude Werner, cover, Dave Spaulding, dry fire, firearms training, GAT Daily, gelatin testing, ground fighting, Guns and Ammo, Hock Hochheim, John Farnam, Justin Dyal, Legal, legal Massad Ayoob, LouAnn Hamblin, LouKa Tactical, Michelle Cerino, Mike Boyle, Personal Defense World, police, QSI training, robbery, shooting drills, Shooting News Weekly, shotgun slugs, shotguns, Steve Tarani, Swift Silent Deadly, The Armory Life, weapons retention, Women's Outdoor News View Post

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 […]

Posted on January 10, 2025 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Alain Burrese, Ballistics by the inch, ccw, Dave Spaulding, Dave Tate, Deborah Dobbs, edible wild plants, exercise, family safety, firearms training, fitness, GAT Daily, gelatin testing, Grant Cunningham, Gun Mag Warehouse, Gunsite, Karl Rehn, Michael Bane, Michelle Cerino, Paul Markel, police, psychology, red dot optics, revolvers, sex trafficking, Shelley Hill, shooting drills, shotguns, situational awareness, Spotter Up, statistics, Steve Tarani, Survival Sullivan, Tatiana Whitlock, terrorism, The Revolver Guy, The Rural Badge, The Shooting Wire, Travis Howze, Uncle Zo, Varg Freeborn, vehicle attacks View Post

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 […]

Posted on January 3, 2025 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
88 Tactical, ACLDN, active killer, active shooter, air guns, Ammoman School of Guns, API Prodigy, Chris Cerino, Claude Werner, Crisis Medicine, Dave Spaulding, firearms training, GAT Daily, history, Hock Hochheim, John Farnam, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, Mike Boyle, police training, Rangemaster, red dot optics, scopes, Second Stoic, Shoot ON, shooting drills, statistics, Swift Silent Deadly, Tamara Keel, That Weems Guy, The Armory Life, The Mag Life, Uncle Zo, vehicle attacks View Post

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 […]

Posted on December 27, 2024 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, active shooter, AK-47, AOAV, Benchmade, Claude Werner, Darryl Bolke, drugs, firearms training, GAT Daily, gelatin testing, Integrated Skills Group, knives, medical skills, Modern Survival, Paul Markel, police, psychology, revolvers, robbery, shooting drills, Spotter Up, statistics, survival blog, survivopedia, The Armory Life, The Revolver Guy, The Survival Mom, Tier Three Tactical, Uncle Zo, women's carry View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- December 20, 2024

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Alternative Concealed Carry Methods as the Seasons Change Great minds think alike.  You may see the exact same carry methods (and the exact same jacket) in this article I wrote a couple years ago.  […]

Posted on December 20, 2024 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
API Prodigy, Breach Bang Clear, Calibre Press, ccw, Clint Smith, Force Science Institute, GAT Daily, Kelly Starrett, Kevin Creighton, Legal, lock picking, Paul Martin, Pew Pew Tactical, pistoltraining.com, police, Recoil Magazine, Recoil Offgrid, Steve Tarani, The Firearms Blog, Tom Givens View Post

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 […]

Posted on December 13, 2024 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
2A Cops, Active Self Protection, American Cop, AR-15, Bayou Renaissance Man, Calibre Press, Chris Cypert, Dave Spaulding, drones, Erick Gelhaus, family safety, firearms training, GAT Daily, holsters, John Hearne, Justin Dyal, medical skills, Melody Lauer, Mike Wood, modern service weapons, police, red dot optics, revolvers, Safariland, shooting drills, shotguns, situational awareness, statistics, survivalblog, The Revolver Guy, The Suited Shootist, The Tactical Wire, Zero Hedge View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- November 22, 2024

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   State of Play: Political and Legal Trends to Watch “To start off, I reiterate that this is not a political post. I’m not going to discuss the reasonings for who won and lost the […]

Posted on November 22, 2024 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, Adam Winch, American Cop, AR-15, Beretta, Calibre Press, Defenders USA, Erick Gelhous, Firearms News, GAT Daily, Hock Hochheim, Kevin Creighton, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, Modern Survival, pistoltraining.com, revolvers, school violence, shooting drills, shotguns, The Firearms Blog, The Organic Prepper, The Revolver Guy, Tin Can Bandit View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- October 18, 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 […]

Posted on October 18, 2024 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
active killer, Active Self Protection, active shooter, Brian Hill\, ccw, Charles Askins, Chris Cypert, Chuck Taylor, GAT Daily, Growing Up Guns, Ken Hackathorn, Kevin Creighton, Massad Ayoob, modern service weapons, optics, Paul Martin, police, red dot optics, shooting drills, statistics, Steve Tarani, The Firearms Blog, The Human Behavior Podcast, The Organic Prepper, The Suited Shootist, The Survival Mom, Vortex View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- October 11, 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 […]

Posted on October 11, 2024 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
American Cop, American Handgunner, Ammoland, ccw, Clint Smith, crowd violence, Dave Spaulding, Erick Gelhaus, firearms training, gangs, GAT Daily, Growing Up Guns, Guns Magazine, Gunsite, Hock Hochheim, Jeff Gonzales, Ken Campbell, Legal, Massad Ayoob, Mike Seeklander, Offgrid Survival, pistoltraining.com, Primer Peak, revolvers, Safariland, shooting drills, Steve Moses, Swift Silent Deadly, Tatiana Whitlock, Uncle Zo 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- August 23, 2024

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   The thin line between safety and tragedy: Muzzle control in policing I’m glad this topic is receiving some attention.  I fear, however, if we become too dogmatic or too “safe” we will be endangering […]

Posted on August 23, 2024 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, American Cop, American Handgunner, Cecil Burch, Chris Cypert, crime statistics, crowd violence, Erick Gelhaus, fanny packs, firearms training, GAT Daily, GreyBeard Actual, ground fighting, Guns America, holsters, Jeff Gonzales, Jim Shanahan, knives, Lucky Gunner, medical skills, Rangemaster, Recoil Offgrid, revolvers, shooting drills, shotguns, survival, The Armory Life, The Survival Mom, Uncle Zo, Wim Demeere View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- June 14, 2024

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Got a Light? Weaponlights, Handhelds, and Concealed Carry Chris Cypert shares his thoughts on lights.     Basic Two-Handed Shooting Stances The primary handgun shooting stances and the differences between each.     9 […]

Posted on June 14, 2024 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
.32, A Girl and a Gun, American Cop, American Handgunner, appendix carry, backup guns, ccw, Chris Cypert, Cornered Cat, dry fire, Ed Monk, exercise, firearms training, flashlights, Forge of Freedom, GAT Daily, gelatin testing, Gun Mag Warehouse, history, Hock Hochheim, holsters, Jeff Cooper, Karl Rehn, Kathy Jackson, Legal, Massad Ayoob, Mountain Guerilla, physical fitness, pre-assault indicators, psychology, Recoil Magazine, Richard Mann, Safariland, shooting drills, Tatiana Whitlock, Tier Three Tactical, Tiger McKee, Uncle Zo View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- June 7, 2024

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Vang Comp Thunderstick Summit – October 11-13 2024 | Fairfield, UT | Despite the fact that one of the instructors is somewhat questionable, this is the best shotgun class in the country.  Register soon […]

Posted on June 7, 2024 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
.22, Active Self Protection, American Cop, American Handgunner, API Prodigy, appendix carry, ballistics, body armor, ccw, cover, Dan Brokos, Dave Spaulding, Dr. David Yamane, GAT Daily, Gun Mag Warehouse, history, holsters, home protection, ITS Tactical, Jeff Gonzales, Larry Lindenman, Legal, Lucky Gunner, Massad Ayoob, Max Velocity Tactical, Paul Markel, Paul Martin, PHLster, psychology, Rangemaster, recall, Recoil Magazine, Recoil Offgrid, revolvers, Shelley Hill, shooting drills, Tamara Keel, The Revolver Guy, The Survival Mom, Uncle Zo, Vang Comp View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- May 31, 2024

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Managing Expectations I’m placing this article at the top of the list because it’s important and you should read it.  “Bendigo” is an talented writer and has some valuable life experiences to share. The […]

Posted on May 31, 2024 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, American Cop, American Handgunner, Bendigo Strange, birdshot, Breach Bang Clear, Dave Spaulding, Erick Gelhaus, family safety, GAT Daily, Glock, gunsmithing, Hock Hochheim, holsters, Jack Clemons, Jim Shanahan, Karl Rehn, malfunctions, Melody Lauer, Michael Bane, Mike Boyle, police, Primer Peak, Rangemaster, Recoil Magazine, Rich Grassi, shooting drills, Swift Silent Deadly, The Armory Life, The Revolver Guy, Uncle Zo View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- May 24, 2024

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Essential Concealed Carry Accessories This information is obvious for many of you.  Unfortunately, there is a large percentage of concealed carriers who ignorantly reject reality.     R.O.C.kin’ that Revolver With Red Dot Have […]

Posted on May 24, 2024 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, American Cop, American Handgunner, Breach Bang Clear, Building Shooters, ccw, Claude Werner, crowd violence, Dave Spaulding, Elmer Kieth, Force Science Institute, Gabe White, GAT Daily, gelatin testing, holsters, Legal, Lucky Gunner, Mark Luell, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, pistoltraining.com, police, red dot optics, Richard Mann, shooting drills, shotguns, The Tactical Wire, Uncle Zo View Post
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