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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. International Travel’s Biggest Risks I discuss this issue at length in my upcoming third-world travel safety book. If you die overseas, it won’t be from a terrorist bullet or an infectious disease. It will […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Folding Knife Selection, Carry & Access A very comprehensive article from Chris Fry about choosing and carrying a folding knife for self protection. Learning From History I did the lecture only version […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. You Are Dangerous “You, my friend, are dangerous.” Marksmanship Mediocrity “At the end of the day – whether you are a shooter or an instructor, you have the ability to determine what type […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Ten Major Tactical Mistakes Incredibly simple, yet profoundly useful advice. Variations On Drills Part 1 | Pistol Power Drills Have you tried “The Test,” “The Half Test,” and “The Super Test?” Need another […]
