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Posts tagged "guest author"

The 9mm Revolver: Boom x 6 or 5 or 7

*This is a guest post from Travis Pike.  To learn more about him, check out the “about the author” blurb at the end of the article.  Travis is a big revolver fan and thought that my audience might appreciate this piece.  I think you will enjoy it. -Greg   When talking about revolvers as a […]

Posted on October 12, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Articles, Firearm Reviews
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“The Snubby Lifestyle”

*This is a guest post from my friend Darryl Bolke.  Darryl is a retired big city cop from California who was involved in multiple shootings on the job.  He continues to work armed security gigs and teach classes in Texas.  He has a very unique perspective on the shooting/training industry. When I saw his post, […]

Posted on August 10, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Articles
ccw, Darryl Bolke, guest author, revolvers, snubnose View Post

Assassinating Innocents

*This is a guest contribution from my friend Ron Borsch.  You’ve seen his writings on my page in the past.  Ron is a retired police trainer and one of the foremost worldwide authorities in the field of active killer attacks. He draws an important distinction in this piece.  Look for a companion article from me […]

Posted on August 3, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in News and Tactical Advice
active killer, active shooter, drive by shooting, guest author, Ron Borsch View Post

“Requiem for an Unsung Hero”

*Last week I was talking to my old friend Andy Stanford on the phone.  For those of you new to the shooting game, Andy was a pioneering instructor in the 1990s and 2000s.  He focused a lot of his classes on handgun skills and operating in a low light environment.    Back in the days […]

Posted on July 21, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Articles
Andy Stanford, guest author, Gunsite, Larry Mudgett, police training, shooting drills View Post

The Need for Truth

This is a guest article written by a friend who has more than 25 years experience as a Federal law enforcement officer, supervisor, and firearms instructor.  He would like to remain anonymous. -Greg     A common discussion when cops talk is how it seems that those at the higher levels of the organization are […]

Posted on May 17, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Articles
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Why the Hammer Pair?

This is a guest post from my friend Darryl Bolke.  Darryl is currently writing a book about the history of formal firearms training throughout the 20th century.  I’m very excited to read his book when he gets it on the market.  Until then, follow Darryl’s writing at DB’s Shooting Adventures on Facebook.   -Greg   […]

Posted on March 24, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Articles
ccw, Darryl Bolke, firearms training, guest author, Gunsite, Jeff Cooper View Post

The Role of the Semi-Automatic .22 Long Rifle Carbine for Home Defense

This is a guest post from my friend Steve Moses, owner of Palisade Training Group. I’ve taken several of Steve’s classes at the Rangemaster Conferences we’ve both taught at over the years.  Steve is a very thoughtful and competent instructor and I recommend his material highly.  If you are down in Texas, check out some of […]

Posted on March 1, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Articles
.22, family safety, guest author, home defense, Steve Moses View Post

Avoiding Surprise Attacks

This post is a guest article written by my friend Ron Borsch.  Ron is a Viet Nam veteran, (1965-66 U.S. Army paratrooper 101st Airborne) and is retired from two careers, 30 years as a police officer including SWAT and 17 years as a police trainer. Supported by seven SEALE Chiefs of Police, he founded, managed […]

Posted on February 1, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Articles
guest author, Ron Borsch View Post

A Historical Look at Appendix Carry

  This is a guest post from my friend Darryl Bolke.  Darryl is currently writing a book about the history of formal firearms training throughout the 20th century.  I’m very excited to read his book when he gets it on the market.  Until then, follow Darryl’s writing at DB’s Shooting Adventures on Facebook.   -Greg […]

Posted on January 6, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Gear Reviews
appendix carry, Dark Star Gear, Darryl Bolke, guest author, holsters, JM Custom Kydex, PHLster, Raven Concealment, Spencer Keepers View Post

Shootout: Glock 42 versus Kahr CW 380

This is a guest article from friend and student “Gaston Garand.”  I think the Glock 42 and the Kahr are the two best pocket .380 autos on the market right now.  When Gaston found 400 rounds of .380 ammo, he put the two to a test and offered to write up the results for my […]

Posted on October 26, 2020 by Greg Ellifritz in Firearm Reviews
firearm reviews, Glock, Glock 42, guest author, Kahr View Post

Standing Up

If you have been reading this blog for a while, you are undoubtedly familiar with the writings of Justin White from Mad Science Defense. Justin recently contacted me about running a few of his most successful articles as guest pieces on my blog.  He is closing down the Mad Science Defense site and is focusing […]

Posted on October 5, 2020 by Greg Ellifritz in Articles
ground fighting, guest author, Justin White View Post

Principles of the Ground

If you have been reading this blog for a while, you are undoubtedly familiar with the writings of Justin White from Mad Science Defense. Justin recently contacted me about running a few of his most successful articles as guest pieces on my blog.  He is closing down the Mad Science Defense site and is focusing […]

Posted on September 28, 2020 by Greg Ellifritz in Articles
ground fighting, guest author, Justin White View Post

Five Deadly Fallacies of Hand to Hand

If you have been reading this blog for a while, you are undoubtedly familiar with the writings of Justin White from Mad Science Defense. Justin recently contacted me about running a few of his most successful articles as guest pieces on my blog.  He is closing down the Mad Science Defense site and is focusing […]

Posted on September 21, 2020 by Greg Ellifritz in Articles
combatives, guest author, Justin White, Mad Science Defense View Post

Rangemaster Defensive Shotgun Course- A First-Timer’s Perspective.

*This article is a guest post from my friend Jonathan Willis.  Jonathan is a retired paramedic and fire lieutenant who teaches with Dave Spaulding for Handgun Combatives.  Jonathan has extensive firearms training experience, but this was the first shotgun course he took. I took the class as well and echo the author’s comments.  The class […]

Posted on May 18, 2020 by Greg Ellifritz in Articles
firearms training, guest author, Jonathan Willis, Rangemaster, Tom Givens View Post

Dig Only One Rig

*This is a guest post from my friend Bryan McKean.  Bryan is the training officer for the police department where I work and has significant combatives and firearms training experience. In this piece, Bryan writes about how switching to carrying just one type of gun led to a performance increase. Personally, while I can see […]

Posted on May 5, 2020 by Greg Ellifritz in Articles
Bryan McKean, ccw, guest author, police View Post

Ambidextrous Controls

*This is a guest post from my friend and fellow police officer Bryan McKean.  Bryan is an acccomplished shooter and an excellent instructor across a broad domain of tactical topics.  I think many of you will find his perspective valuable. -Greg   Firearms manufacturers are always looking for ways to improve upon their products. The […]

Posted on April 28, 2020 by Greg Ellifritz in Articles
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Heads Up! Avoid MAWOL

*This is a guest post from my friend Ron Borsch.  Ron is a long serving police officer, trainer, and researcher.  I enjoy his perspective and I hope that you will as well. -Greg     HEADS-UP! AVOID MAWOL                                                                                                           Copyright 2019 Ron Borsch   Heads up! Is a common phrase meant to alert someone. To be […]

Posted on February 18, 2020 by Greg Ellifritz in Articles
guest author, Ron Borsch, situational awareness View Post

The Springfield XD- A Polemic

Written by: Greg Ellifritz   A recent discussion on my Facebook page prompted me to write an article to explain why I really don’t care for the Springfield XD pistol.  I’ve seen hundreds of the guns go through my classes in the last decade.  I remain unimpressed.   The gun’s main selling point seems to […]

Posted on December 23, 2019 by Greg Ellifritz in Firearm Reviews
ccw, guest author, John Motil, Springfield Armory, Tactical Defense Institute, TDI View Post

Kung-Fu for the Concealed Carrier

This is a guest post from my friend Steve Moses, owner of Palisade Training Group.   He was the guest author of  a very well-received article on shotguns for home defense I posted last week.  Since you all liked Steve’s contribution, I’m going to publish this one as well. It covers a topic that many CCW […]

Posted on November 12, 2019 by Greg Ellifritz in Articles
Cecil Burch, Chris Fry, Close quarter shooting, Craig Douglas, Dave Spaulding, Fletch Fuller, guest author, Jerry Wetzel, Larry Lindenman, Paul Sharp, Shivworks, Steve Moses View Post

Thoughts on the Defensive Shotgun

This is a guest post from my friend Steve Moses, owner of Palisade Training Group.  I’ve taken several of Steve’s classes at the Rangemaster Conferences we’ve both taught at over the years.  Steve is a very thoughtful and competent instructor and I recommend his material highly.  If you are down in Texas, check out some […]

Posted on November 4, 2019 by Greg Ellifritz in Articles
guest author, shotguns, Steve Moses View Post
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