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Posts tagged "gelatin tests"

Weekend Knowledge Dump- July 21, 2017

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Standard “unload and show clear” costs shooter his hand Never cover the ejection port with your hand or try to catch the cartridge you are clearing from your chamber.  This doesn’t happen opten, but […]

Posted on July 21, 2017 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, Bombs, Chris Cerino, civilian gunfighter, diet, drugs, firearms training, gelatin tests, Mike Seeklander, Paul Sharp, psychology, situational awareness, Spotter Up, survival, survivalblog View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump-June 30, 2017

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Lights On Carry Guns? I don’t think you always need a light on your concealed carry pistol.  When one looks at the types of attacks that happen in public places, attacks seldom happen in […]

Posted on June 30, 2017 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, Andrew Bawidamann, Andrew Branca, Annette Evans, AR-15, ccw, civilian gunfighter, drugs, economics, gelatin tests, Gun Free Zone, holsters, Jeff Cooper, Jeff Gonzales, Legal, medical skills, physical fitness, psychology, Rory Miller, Short Barrel Shepherd, Tamara Keel, tourniquets, women's carry View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- June 2, 2017

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Standards (Part VIII – Trainer Standards) Claude Werner presents a cogent and valuable perspective about the issue of “standards” in the firearms training community.     How to Become a Firearms Instructor A good article containing […]

Posted on June 2, 2017 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, AK-47, AR-15, ballistics, Claude Werner, concealed carry, firearms training, gelatin tests, home security, Legal, Lucky Gunner, Massad Ayoob, Mike Seeklander, Paul Sharp, Primary and Secondary, revolvers, Rory Miller, situational awareness, Survival Mom, travel, travel safety View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- May 26, 2017

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Stealth Travel “We should always do the legal thing, we should always do the moral thing, we should always do the right thing – but above all, we should do the SMART thing. With […]

Posted on May 26, 2017 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
active killer, Active Self Protection, active shooter, ccw, Concealed Nation, Craig Douglas, Gabe Suarez, gelatin tests, history, home defense, Lucky Gunner, multiple attackers, shooting drills, Short Barrel Shepherd, survival blog, terrorism View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- May 19, 2017

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Maximal Effective Range of Buckshot A very well done study comparing some common shotgun buckshot loads.  While the data is useful, I would argue that looking for “maximal effective range” in a shotgun isn’t […]

Posted on May 19, 2017 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, AK-47, AR-15, building search tactics, Chris Fry, Claude Werner, gelatin tests, Hsoi, knife fighting, medical skills, Paul Sharp, pet first aid, police, psychology, riots, shooting drills, Short Barrel Shepherd, shotguns, Spotter Up, Survival Sullivan, TDI View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- April 14, 2017

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Teaching Situational Awareness to Kids Some games designed to make your children pay more attention to their surroundings.     The Best Self-Defense Ammo, Voted by You, and One Takes Home 45% of the […]

Posted on April 14, 2017 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, ammunition, Bearing Arms, concealed carry, gelatin tests, holsters, Lucky Gunner, Marcus Wynne, Massad Ayoob, Rangemaster, shooting drills, shotguns, situational awareness, weapon retention View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- March 31, 2017

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.     A gun on your nightstand isn’t the best idea, no matter who says so Grant provides some sound advice about staging defensive weapons in the house.  I would also recommend having a solid […]

Posted on March 31, 2017 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
active killer, Active Self Protection, Alain Burrese, firearms training, Gabe Suarez, gelatin tests, Grant Cunningham, home defense, Larry Mudgett, Louis Awerbuck, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, Paul Gomez, police, school safety, shooting drills, Steve Fisher, terrorism View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- December 23, 2016

    Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Setting up an AR15, end of 2016 edition VERY good advice about kitting out your AR-15 rifle.  I can’t say I disagree with any of these recommendations.     Get a Grip […]

Posted on December 23, 2016 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, Adaptive Defense Concepts, ambush, AR-15, drugs, fitness, Gabe Suarez, gelatin tests, ITS Tactical, Jeff Gonzales, kidnapping, medical skills, Paul Sharp, police, precision rifle, Prepared Gun Owners, shooting drills, shotguns, survival, third world travel View Post

Wound Ballistics Workshop

Written by Greg Ellifritz   I’ve been getting quite a few questions about recommended ammunition for defensive rifles and pistols.  I originally wrote this article four years ago, but the information is still critically valid and will answer many folks’ questions.  Read about the gelatin test session I participated in and take a look at […]

Posted on December 20, 2016 by Greg Ellifritz in Articles
ammunition, AR-15, ballistics, gelatin tests, police, rifles, stopping power View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- November 11, 2016

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Fear Illusions: How Your Brain Gets Hacked Every Day Very important information about how fear and anxiety are processed in the brain. “The world is as scary as you decide it is & as […]

Posted on November 11, 2016 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, AR-15, Craig Douglas, Dave Spaulding, gelatin tests, holsters, Ken Hackathorn, Loren Christensen, Paul Gomez, psychology, robbery, Serpa, Survival Sullivan View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- October 28, 2016

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Test Your Tactical Folding Knife You should be spine whack testing all of your defensive folders for the reason Chris talks about in this article. You folks carrying Kershaw assisted opening liner locks should […]

Posted on October 28, 2016 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, AK-47, Breach Bang Clear, ccw, Chris Fry, gelatin tests, Grant Cunningham, Jeff Gonzales, knives, Legal, Massad Ayoob, MDTS, open carry, police, psychology, Seth Godin, shooting drills, terrorism, weapon retention View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- October 14, 2016

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Heavy on the Handgun – Frontline Debriefs I understand.  Carbine classes are fun.  Don’t mistake “fun” for “important.”  The weapon of choice for the cop and the armed citizen is the handgun.  You need […]

Posted on October 14, 2016 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
active killer, Active Self Protection, Dave Spaulding, forgotten weapons, gelatin tests, Grant Cunningham, history, ITS Tactical, Jeff Gonzales, Karl Rehn, Marcus Wynne, Massad Ayoob, mental illness, Primary and Secondary, Recoil Magazine, Scott Reitz, Seth Godin, Short Barrel Shepherd, SWAT magazine, terrorism, training, travel safety, Weapons Man View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- August 19, 2016

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Practicing Awareness – Part III Claude provides some good techniques for building your awareness.     The Role of the Victorinox Bird’s Beak Fruit Paring Knife as a Self Defense Tool I like weapons that […]

Posted on August 19, 2016 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, awareness, Bombs, Claude Werner, drugs, gelatin tests, Grant Cunningham, ground fighting, handgun stopping power, knives, Massad Ayoob, Michael Janich, Short Barrel Shepherd, Spotter Up, Steve Fisher, survival, terrorism, travel, women's carry View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- August 12, 2016

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   What Should You Do If Protestors Surround Your Car? Great advice from Dave Young about what to do if “protestors” attack your car.  I also like larger pepper spray dispensers for this purpose if things […]

Posted on August 12, 2016 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, AR-15, CrossFit, Dave Young, diet, exercise, fitness, gelatin tests, gunsmithing, health, ISIS, ITS Tactical, Kerry Davis, medical skills, optics, police, Prepared Gun Owner, Ron Avery, statistics, survival, terrorism, tourniquets, WeaponsMan, women View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- July 29, 2016

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Carrying a Pocket Pistol Richard Nance shares some high quality information about carrying a pocket pistol.  If you like the article, check out Richard’s book as well.     Criminals Think Differently – Understand […]

Posted on July 29, 2016 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
active killer, Active Self Protection, active shooter, appendix carry, ccw, gelatin tests, Growing Up Guns, gunsmithing, holsters, ITS Tactical, Max Velocity Tactical, medicine, pocket pistols, Prepared Gun Owner, psychology, Richard Nance, Rob Leatham, Rob Pincus, shooting drills, targets, terrorism, travel View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- July 8, 2016

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   The ABC’s of keeping our daughters safe Good research about the true ways our children are victimized and how to protect them. Part Three of the series is a good read as well.   […]

Posted on July 8, 2016 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, Claude Werner, exercise, Gabe Suarez, gelatin tests, Legal, Marcus Wynne, optics, police, revolvers, survival, taser, terrorism, travel View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- June 3, 2016

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Check Your Six: Looking AND Seeing Some thoughts on an after-action scan.  I actually favor the technique taught by Craig Douglas.  Instead of merely looking by turning the head or turning your back on your […]

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Ballistic Radio, Buckeye Firearms, Force Science Institute, forgotten weapons, gelatin tests, Hock Hochheim, Jeff Gonzales, knives, Lucky Gunner, Marc MacYoung, medical skills, medicine, pets, police, Rangemaster, Recoil Magazine, Sherman House, shotguns View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- May 20, 2016

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   .22 vs .223 – Home Defense – Drywall Penetration Did you know that .22 LR and .223 rounds penetrate a similar number of interior walls?  The key to avoiding collateral damage inside a home isn’t […]

Posted on May 20, 2016 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
ballistics, Breach Bang Clear, driving, exercise, gelatin tests, health, ITS Tactical, Lucky Gunner, Melody Lauer, psychology, reloading, shooting drills View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- May 13, 2016

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Emotional Components of Knife Defense, Part 1 A detailed look at why some folks fear being stabbed more than being shot. It’s a very common, but scientifically baseless fear. A medical study of criminal […]

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
accidental discharge, active killer, active shooter, fraud, gelatin tests, Gunsite, Hock Hockheim, knife attack, Marcus Wynne, medical skills, Rangemaster, shooting drills, Short Barrel Shepherd, tourniquet, Urban Threat Solutions, women's carry View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- April 15, 2016

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   America’s Best Years Were When We Had No Income Tax Since today is tax day for Americans, we’ll start out with some interesting facts about the income tax.     The Glock 19: The […]

Posted on April 15, 2016 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, AK-47, Bombs, Claude Werner, crime statistics, fitness, gelatin tests, grenades, ground fighting, Gun Nuts Media, knives, Legal, medicine, Practical Eschatology, Prepared Gun Owners, Safe in the City, terrorism, weight lifting View Post
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