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Posts tagged "guest author"

When Are Masks Criminal?

This is a guest post from my friend Ron Borsch.  He discusses a topic to which I haven’t given much thought.  We see an ever increasing number of violent “protests” from various political groups.  The real troublemakers in theses groups are often wearing masks.  Is legislation a solution?  Here’s Ron’s take on the matter. – […]

Posted on July 22, 2019 by Greg Ellifritz in Articles
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Dangerous Inanimate Objects?

This is a guest post from my friend and well known mass killing researcher Ron Borsh.  Ron has some thoughts about the demonizing of inanimate objects following several high profile killings and the insidious purpose that such demonizing actually serves.  Some of you will enjoy this one. -Greg     DANGEROUS INANIMATE OBJECTS?               Copyright […]

Posted on February 19, 2019 by Greg Ellifritz in Articles
active killer, active shooter, guest author, gun control, Ron Borsch View Post

Range Testing the Ruger LCR

This is a guest post from my friend Marcus Wynne.  Marcus is an accomplished trainer and author who was once the lead firearms instructor for the Federal Air Marshals.  He sent this report out to a firearms instructor email list I’m on.  I thought a lot of you might find value in his observations, so […]

Posted on January 14, 2019 by Greg Ellifritz in Firearm Reviews
gelatin tests, guest author, Lucky Gunner, Marcus Wynne, pocket carry, revolvers, Ruger, snubnose View Post

Eyes Pried Open

This is a guest post from my friend and long time Federal Law Enforcement officer, John Hearne.  John is a gifted instructor and skilled tactician.  In this post, he reviews a book written by a guy who quit the FBI after a couple years of service.  Things seem to keep getting progressively worse.  These are […]

Posted on December 18, 2018 by Greg Ellifritz in Book Reviews
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Schools: Beware!

 This is a guest post by my friend Ron Borsch, a retired police officer and trainer.  Ron is one of the most notable researchers in the “active killer” field and shares his thoughts on the issue.  In this piece, he discusses the rapid increase in recent school shootings and what we can do to abate […]

Posted on June 18, 2018 by Greg Ellifritz in Articles
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Active Killer Salt Licks

 This is a guest post by my friend Ron Borsch, a retired police officer and trainer.  Ron is one of the most notable researchers in the “active killer” field and shares his thoughts on the issue.  I think many of you will like this one. -Greg                                     Copyright 2018 by Ron Borsch […]

Posted on May 14, 2018 by Greg Ellifritz in Articles
active killer, active shooter, guest author, Ron Borsch, school shootings View Post

Systemic Failure of Law Enforcement

This is a guest post about the Florida school shooting tragedy from noted police trainer and active killer researcher Ron Borsch.  I think many of you will find his perspective valuable. -Greg   The Broward County Parkland Florida Marjory Stoneman-Douglas School Rapid Mass Murder© February 14th 2018, is one of the biggest news stories in […]

Posted on March 7, 2018 by Greg Ellifritz in Articles
active killer, active shooter, guest author, Ron Borsch, school shootings View Post

Commentary on Contemporary Policing

Lots of folks are talking about the poor performance of the Broward County Sheriff’s deputies during the recent Florida school shooting.  The problem of police inaction goes way beyond this single agency.  It’s system wide and present in nearly every law enforcement organization. A friend of mine wrote the article below to help explain some […]

Posted on February 28, 2018 by Greg Ellifritz in Articles
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CREDIT BRAVE ARMED CITIZENS

This is a guest post from Ron Borsch.  Ron is a very experienced trainer and one of the leading thinkers and researchers regarding the topic of active killer incidents.  He has some very relevant commentary on two recent active killer incidents. -Greg   The two recent incidents I will discuss highlight the utility of the […]

Posted on November 13, 2017 by Greg Ellifritz in Articles
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Church Safety

This is a guest post written by long-time police trainer Ron Borsch.  Ron has been a friend for many years and has done more research on active killer events than likely anyone else in the world.   Ron is now semi-retired and looking to write a little more.  He will be contributing a few articles […]

Posted on November 6, 2017 by Greg Ellifritz in Articles
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Equally Lumpy on Both Sides

It’s been awhile since I’ve shared the writing of Henry, the old man from Tennessee.  After several of you have requested more from Henry, I decided to share this post.   Henry has written several articles for my site in the past (look at the bottom of the post for links to his other articles).  […]

Posted on October 30, 2017 by Greg Ellifritz in Articles
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Preparing a Home Safe Room

This is a guest post from my friend and fellow trainer Ron Borsch.  Ron shares some good tips about creating a safe room in your home.  Enjoy. – Greg   For those who have not seen it, the exciting 2002 drama movie Panic Room starring Jodi Foster, was a public introduction to the growing criminal […]

Posted on November 30, 2016 by Greg Ellifritz in Articles
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Experience with LEOSA Carrying in NYC

  This is a guest post from my friend Ed Monk.  Ed retired after a full military career and now works as a police officer.  He owns Last Resort Firearm Training.  In this article he shares his experience carrying weapons to a recent trip to New York City.  Although the article is primarily geared towards […]

Posted on October 5, 2016 by Greg Ellifritz in Articles
concealed carry, Ed Monk, guest author, police, travel View Post

The Turret Drill

  Over the past few years, I’ve posted a few articles from Henry, “The Old Man from Tennessee.”  Henry is 91 years old and lives by himself up on a mountain in rural Tennessee.  Henry has been a lifelong shooter and has a unique perspective on the defensive use of a firearm.  Henry sent me […]

Posted on August 10, 2016 by Greg Ellifritz in Shooting Drills
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More Thoughts on S&W Airlite .22 Revolvers

  This article is a guest contribution from Henry “The Old Man from Tennessee.”  Henry has written several articles for my site in the past.  He is 91 years old and lives by himself up on a mountain in rural Tennessee.  Like many of you, Henry has been shooting all his life.  Also like many […]

Posted on July 26, 2016 by Greg Ellifritz in News and Tactical Advice
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Waiting Will Get You Killed

Today’s article is a guest contribution from my friend Ed Monk.  Ed is a police officer, retired Army officer, and owner of the Last Resort Firearms training company.  In this article, Ed shares some valuable active killer research.  I will be posting my thoughts on the Orlando massacre tomorrow. -Greg       By Ed […]

Posted on June 15, 2016 by Greg Ellifritz in News and Tactical Advice
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Safe Rooms vs. “The Red Menace”

This is a guest post from my friend and fellow police trainer Ron Borsch.  In it, he discusses some of the realities involved in securing buildings from active shooters and some of the problems we unintentionally create.  Greg     When I was the founder, manager and lead trainer for a regional police training academy, […]

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Greg Ellifritz in Articles
active killer, active shooters, guest author, Ron Borsch, school shootings View Post

AR-15 Rifle Ballistic Gel Testing- Best Choices for a Defensive Rifle Round

This is a guest post written by retired police chief Jeff Chudwin.  Jeff is a well known law enforcement trainer and has served as the president of the Illinois Tactical Officers Association.  Jeff recently sent out an email to a list of police firearms instructors describing his gelatin testing of numerous .223/5.56mm self defense rounds […]

Posted on March 15, 2016 by Greg Ellifritz in Articles
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The Triple-Threat Assessment

I’ve been reading James LaFond’s writings for a long time.  James lives in inner-city Baltimore, Maryland and writes about the gritty violence that occurs where he lives and works.  James has an unconventional approach, but a way with words and an analytical mind.  I first read James’ book The Logic of Steel, soon after it […]

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Greg Ellifritz in Articles
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MOVIE THEATERS: NEXT FAVORITE TARGET?

Movie theaters seem to be a popular target for active killers lately.  I’ve written two articles in response t0the most recent Louisiana movie theater shooting (Surviving a Movie Theater Shooting and Should I Pull the Fire Alarm During a Mass Shooting?).  Here is Ron Borsch’s take on the subject. – Greg       MOVIE […]

Posted on August 10, 2015 by Greg Ellifritz in Articles
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