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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

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 29, 2022

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Skills Check: The Bane Drill Most of you have probably heard about last week’s Indiana mall shooting where an armed citizen took out an active killer hitting eight of 10 shots at a distance […]

Posted on July 29, 2022 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
active killer, Active Self Protection, active shooter, American Cop, Ballistic Radio, Caleb Giddings, Cecil Burch, civilian gunfighter, ConcealedCarry.com, defense review, Ed Head, Erick Gelhaus, gelatin testing, Gun Mag Warehouse, history, Kathy Jackson, medical skills, Michael Bane, Pew Pew Tactical, police, Prep School Daily, Rangemaster, Recoil Magazine, red dot sights, reloading, shooting drills, sights, statistics, Tamara Keel View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- May 20, 2022

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   This week’s dump starts with an exploration of what we know about last weekend’s shooting in Buffalo, New York.   Monsters Rise to the Bait Michael bane talks about his thoughts about what prompted […]

Posted on May 20, 2022 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
active killer, Active Self Protection, active shooter, Anette Evans, beggars, Caleb Giddings, ccw, David Yamane, Ed Head, Erick Gelhaus, firearms training, Forward Observer, Gabe Suarez, Gun Mag Warehouse, history, homeless people, knife fighting, Larry Vickers, Legal, Lexipol, Massad Ayoob, Michael Bane, mind4survival, psychology, Recoil Magazine, revolvers, riots, scams, shooting drills, SWAT magazine, Tactical Defense Institute, Tamara Keel, The Armory Life, The Revolver Guy View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- March 18, 2022

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Thinking About Deep Concealment I agree with Michael here.  Most of my time I’m either armed with a very compact 9mm or my .22 mag J-frame.  I’m finding myself carrying the full sized 9mm […]

Posted on March 18, 2022 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, AR-15, Brian Hill\, ccw, Clint Smith, concealed carry, Dave Spaulding, Everyday Marksman, Force Science Institute, GAT Daily, history, Hock Hochheim, holsters, home security, Karl Rehn, knife fighting, Lucky Gunner, malfunctions, Massad Ayoob, Michael Bane, Paul Martin, pepper spray, Personal Defense Network, police, Prepared Gun Owner, Primary and Secondary, Recoil Magazine, revolvers, shooting drills, snubnose, survival, Swift Silent and Deadly, The Armory Life, Tiger McKee View Post

Studying the Historic Gunfighters

Written by: Greg Ellifritz   I’ve written a lot recently about the history of firearms instruction.   That topic has only existed for about the last 100 years.  Formal weapons training most certainly existed earlier, but it was pre-Civil War and reserved for the luxury class.   Between the end of the US Civil War and […]

Posted on February 28, 2022 by Greg Ellifritz in Book Reviews
book reviews, books, gunfights, history, old west View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- September 3, 2021

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Rimfire Ammo: Evaluating Terminal Performance Interesting ballistic testing of rimfire ammunition.     Can a Flare Gun Be Used for Self-Defense? If you are serious about using a flare gun for self defense, I […]

Posted on September 3, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
ACLDN, Active Self Protection, ammunition, appendix carry, ccw, Dan Brokos, Ernest Langdon, exercise, health, history, Hock Hochheim, holsters, jujitsu, Lucky Gunner, Michael Bane, Organic Prepper, PHLster, pocket carry, pocket pistols, police, Richard Mann, Spotter Up, Steve Tarani, survival, SWAT magazine, The Suited Shootist View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- August 27, 2021

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Determining What is a Reliable EDC Concealed Carry Handgun? How many rounds should you fire through your defensive handgun to consider it reliable?     The best leather holsters for concealed carry Some of […]

Posted on August 27, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, Ammoman School of Guns, Andrew Branca, Bombs, Buckeye Firearms, Caleb Giddings, ccw, Dave Spaulding, dry fire, Ed McGivern, exercise, GAT Daily, Green Ops, Growing Up Guns, history, Holster Guys, holsters, impact weapons, Kevin Creighton, Legal, Lucky Gunner, Massad Ayoob, Michael Janich, police, shooting drills, shotguns, Spotter Up, terrorism, The Armory Life, vehicle tactics, weapon mounted lights View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- August 6, 2021

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Trigger Reset Simplified : 3 (or More) Reasons Why Everything You Know About it is Probably Wrong A sensible look at trigger management.  I was taught to pin the trigger and then “catch the […]

Posted on August 6, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, ambush, ammunition, AR-15, Caleb Giddings, Doom and Bloom, Everyday Marksman, family safety, Growing Up Guns, gunsmithing, history, Legal, lock picking, Marcus Wynne, Marty Hayes, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, Melody Lauer, police, Recoil Magazine, Recoil Offgrid, revolvers, shooting drills, Spotter Up, Swift Silent Deadly, The Revolver Guy, Vortex View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- June 18, 2021

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Modern Holsters: Carrying into the Future Tamara Keel writes a superb article about the design features available on modern IWB holsters.  If you don’t know about “wings,” “claws,” and “wedges,” you should probably take […]

Posted on June 18, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
1911, Active Self Protection, AK-47, Ballistic Radio, Chuck Haggard, Dave Spaulding, Doom and Bloom, extreme close range, firearms training, GAT Daily, gun digest, history, holsters, Karl Rehn, Marcus Wynne, medical skills, partner rescue, police gunfights, Practical Eschatology, psychology, Recoil Magazine, shooting drills, situational awareness, Skillset Magazine, Spotter Up, Steve Tarani, Tactical Defense Institute, Tamara Keel, The Armory Life, The Revolver Guy, The Truth About Guns, USA Carry, weapon mounted lights View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- June 4, 2021

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   What common or household objects will stop bullets? A very comprehensive look at the difference between cover and concealment.     Ayoob: Don’t Make These Carry Gun Mod Mistakes Pay attention to Massad’s advice […]

Posted on June 4, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
ACLDN, Active Self Protection, Ammoman School of Guns, Brian Hill\, Caleb Giddings, ccw, Cecil Burch, civilian gunfighter, Craig Douglas, Darryl Bolke, escape, forgotten weapons, GAT Daily, ground fighting, history, Hock Hochheim, Lucky Gunner, Marcus Wynne, Massad Ayoob, Nick Hughes, Paul Gomez, Pew Pew Tactical, Recoil Offgrid, Reflex Handgun, restraints, Ron Avery, shooting drills, shotguns, Survival Sullivan, The Prepared, The Tactical Wire, Tiger McKee, vehicle tactics, weapon mounted lights, William Aprill View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- January 29, 2021

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   5 Best Rimfire Loads for Self-Defense These are the .22 loads I carry in my defensive rimfire handguns.     Best Showers Guns to Protect Your Bathroom I’m about as paranoid as anyone can […]

Posted on January 29, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
1911, Active Self Protection, Ammoman School of Guns, civilian gunfighter, Craig Douglas, Dave Spaulding, Ed Head, exercise, extreme close range, firearms training, gelatin tests, Grant Cunningham, history, Insights, Integrated Skills Group, John Lott, Karl Rehn, Kevin Creighton, Larry Lindenman, Legal, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, medicine, Mountain Man Medical, Paul Gomez, Pew Pew Tactical, Spotter Up, sprinting, survival, Tactical Defense Institute View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- December 18, 2020

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Concealed Carrier Assaulted By Man Who Pulls Knife, And Makes Many Mistakes During This Incident Take the time to watch this short surveillance video.  It’s pretty much the epitome of how not to handle […]

Posted on December 18, 2020 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
.410, Active Self Protection, American Handgunner, Ammoman School of Guns, backup gun, ballistics, booby traps, Brian Enos, Caleb Giddings, ccw, Chris Fry, church security, Concealed Nation, criminal firearms, crowd violence, Ed Head, flashlights, GAT Daily, gunsmithing, Hilton Yam, history, home invasion, Karl Rehn, knife fighting, knife fights, Lexipol, Paul Martin, police, Precision Rifle Blog, Ralph Mroz, Seth Godin, Steve Moses, Steve Tarani, survival, Survival Mom, Swift Silent Deadly, Tamara Keel, Tiger McKee, Tim Chandler, weapon retention View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- October 23, 2020

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Openrange Defense – Is Awareness Mightier than the Gun? Marlan uses the demise of some historical gunfighters to stress the importance of situational awareness.     Purse Carry is the Worst Carry: Part 1 […]

Posted on October 23, 2020 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
1911, active killer, Active Self Protection, active shooter, Breach Bang Clear, Caleb Giddings, crime statistics, Defenders and Disciples, firearms training, gelatin tests, Growing Up Guns, Guns Magazine, Hilton Yam, history, holsters, knives, Legal, Lucky Gunner, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, Melody Lauer, Pew Pew Tactical, police, Prepared Gun Owner, Recoil Magazine, Short Barrel Shepherd, situational awareness, survival, Swift Silent Deadly, Tier Three Tactical, Tiger McKee, workouts View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- July 31, 2020

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Short Barreled Rifles vs Pistol Braces A high quality analysis of the issues involved with having a short barreled “pistol” with a stabilizing brace.  I think these are exceptionally handy.  When I’m driving out […]

Posted on July 31, 2020 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, American Partisan, Ballistic Radio, Breach Bang Clear, ccw, Claude Werner, firearms training, Forward Observer, history, holsters, less lethal, Lucky Gunner, Melody Lauer, Mike Seeklander, Organic Prepper, Paul Martin, Rangemaster, riots, robbery, Selco, Seth Godin, shooting drills, Spotter Up, survival, survivalblog, Swift Silent Deadly, The Complete Combatant, Varg Freeborn, warning shots View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- May 22, 2020

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   The Ammo Equation: How Much Ammo Do You Really Need? Those of us who have lived through ammo shortages in the past are not surprised that ammunition is getting harder to find and more […]

Posted on May 22, 2020 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
.22 magnum, Active Self Protection, Alain Burrese, Breach Bang Clear, Caleb Giddings, ccw, Claude Werner, Craig Douglas, firearms training, history, home security, Jerry Miculek, Jocko Willink, John Hearne, John Lott, Lucky Gunner, medical skills, Mike Seeklander, multiple attackers, OC, Pew Pew Tactical, psychology, revolvers, Shivworks, shooting drills, situational awareness, Steve Moses, Swift Silent Deadly, Tier Three Tactical, travel safety View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- May 15, 2020

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Fight Your Way Home The basics of constructing a “get home bag.”     Dog Defense Since the pandemic began, we’ve seen a huge increase in numbers of dog bite cases. Everyone is out […]

Posted on May 15, 2020 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, ccw, drug cartels, history, Integrated Skills Group, Jack Donovan, Jeff Gonzales, knives, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, Paul Martin, revolvers, shooting drills, shotguns, Steve Moses, Survival Doctor, Swift Silent Deadly, teaching, third world travel, travel, travel safety View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- January 3, 2020

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   NO POLITICS Initial Analysis of Murders in White Settlement TX Church Last weekend’s church shooting in Texas has the internet abuzz.  There is quite a bit of bad information regarding the attack floating around […]

Posted on January 3, 2020 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
ACLDN, active killer, Active Self Protection, active shooter, and Deadly, ccw, Chris Cerino, Claude Werner, crime statistics, firearm maintenance, gelatin tests, ground fighting, history, Hock Hochheim, holsters, John Hearne, Justin Dyal, Legal, Pew Pew Tactical, police training, precision rifle, Rangemaster, shooting drills, shotguns, Silent, statistics, Swift, terroism, travel, women's carry View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- March 22, 2019

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   THE TROUBLE WITH RED FLAG LAWS “Red Flag laws need to be done right, and that won’t happen unless our side goes beyond knee-jerk opposition and has a hand in formulating them. Such a […]

Posted on March 22, 2019 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
active killer, Active Self Protection, AR-15, Chris Fry, Doom and Bloom, Ed's Manifesto, gelatin tests, handgun stopping power, health, history, knives, Larry Mudgett, Legal, Marcus Wynne, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, Michael Janich, Pat McNamara, Pew Pew Tactical, police, school violence, shooting drills, shotguns, travel View Post
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