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Posts tagged "ITS Tactical"

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 22, 2016

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   EXCLUSIVE: France ‘Suppressed Reports of Gruesome Torture’ at Bataclan Massacre Read this account of the atrocities faced by the hostages at the Bataclan theater.  If it doesn’t motivate you to prepare yourself to prevail […]

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
active killer, Claude Werner, gunsmithing, ITS Tactical, Jim Cirillo, medicine, Prepared Gun Owner, revolvers, shooting drills, survival, travel View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- June 24, 2016

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Officer’s Firearm Repeatedly Malfunctions on Camera In all my shooting classes I stress the need for malfunction drills. Your “100% reliable” pistol will not be 100% reliable in a gunfight. Improper grip (caused by […]

Posted on June 24, 2016 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, art of manliness, Caleb Causey, Cecil Burch, Dave Spaulding, Graham Tradecraft, ITS Tactical, Jack Donovan, Jeff Gonzales, Kathy Jackson, Lone Star Medics, malfunctions, medical skills, optics, police, shooting drills, survival, Urban Threat Solutions View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- May 27, 2016

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   This Is How To Be Persuasive: 7 New Secrets From Hostage Negotiation Some very useful information about becoming more persuasive.     A Practice Video – A Robbery In A Mall Food Court Here […]

Posted on May 27, 2016 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, Alain Burrese, bombings, Dave Spaulding, drugs, Grant Cunningham, ground fighting, ITS Tactical, knives, Legal, police, Revolver Science, school shootings, suicide bombers, terrorism 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- April 29, 2016

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   .45 ACP to the Midface If you think your handgun really has stopping power, check out Sherman’s account of a patient with a .45 slug stuck in his face complaining of a toothache.  You’ll […]

Posted on April 29, 2016 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, Breach Bang Clear, ccw, escape, Gun Nuts Media, handgun stopping power, ITS Tactical, knife attack, Legal, medical skills, restraints, Sherman House, shooting drills, Short Barrel Shepherd View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- April 1, 2016

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Taming the 12 gauge: Shotgun Recoil Management Some useful techniques if you are a dinosaur like me who still uses a scatter gun for home protection.     Gear check! Something that many of […]

Posted on April 1, 2016 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, Breach Bang Clear, Claude Werner, cover, Daddy's Gun, Dave Spaulding, gelatin tests, Grant Cunningham, Gun Nuts Media, home defense, ITS Tactical, Jeff Gonzales, Lucky Gunner, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, Melody Lauer, Moderno, Range Hot, Sherman House, shotguns, weight lifting View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- February 12, 2016

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   The Folly of Chasing Gear – CCW Gear Some advice to get you new carriers heading in the right direction.     A Quick Guide To Shooting Fundamentals Another resource for you brand new […]

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
AK-47, AR-15, ccw, exercise, gelatin tests, Grant Cunningham, Gun Nuts Media, gunsmithing, Havok Journal, ITS Tactical, Jim Cirillo, malfunctions, medical skills, OC, physical fitness, reloading, TCCC, terrorism, travel, Weapons Man View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- December 11, 2015

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Building a Bolt Bag: Being Prepared to Go At Any Moment Do you have a “bolt bag?”  This article from ITS Tactical explains the concept and why you may need one.  While you are […]

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
ccw, communication, diet, Gun Nuts Media, ITS Tactical, James LaFond, Legal, Massad Ayoob, pre-assault indicators, Ralph Mroz, rifles, shooting drills, survival View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- October 23, 2015

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Travis Haley – An Exercise in Compromise Travis Haley talks about the different weapons he carried while fighting in various locations around the world.  An interesting read.     Preparing for an election year […]

Posted on October 23, 2015 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
active killer, active shooter, AR-15, Breach Bang Clear, ccw, Dave Spaulding, Glock 42, Growing Up Guns, ITS Tactical, James LaFond, John Mosby, Lucky Gunner, Marcus Wynne, police, Prepared Gun Owner, purse carry, running, Short Barrel Shepherd, survival, teaching, travel, Travis Haley, women's carry View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- October 16, 2015

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Remember When 60 Lumens Was Enough? The first “tactical” flashlight I bought was the 60-lumen SureFire 6P.  I carried that light for years as a uniformed cop on night shift patrol.  It worked just […]

Posted on October 16, 2015 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
AK-47, Claire Wolfe, flashlights, Glock, Growing Up Guns, Gun Nuts Media, holsters, ITS Tactical, John Farnam, Marc MacYoung, medical skills, night vision, robbery, Roy Huntington, school shootings, Tony Blauer View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- August 14, 2015

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Armed Robbery At Mesquite Chevron I often have students in my close quarters shooting class say something like “I don’t need weapon retention skills. If the bad guy grabs my gun, I’ll just shoot […]

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
active killer, active shooter, AK-47, Claude Werner, Close quarter shooting, concealed carry, Ed's Manifesto, holsters, home invasion, improvised weapons, ITS Tactical, Jeff Gonzales, John Mosby, knives, Marc MacYoung, Max Velocity Tactical, Paul Sharp, Practical Eschatology, psychology, riots, shooting drills, Survival Podcast, takedown, weapon retention View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- July 17, 2015

Links to some of the best tactical information on the web.  If you have some free time, check them out this weekend.   Closing with the enemy The Tactical Professor brings up some good points about resisting the urge to unnecessarily close distance with your adversary.  I too have seen this both in scenario training […]

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
AK-47, AR-15, Claude Werner, exercise, firearms training, ITS Tactical, Marcus Wynne, medical skills, muzzle brakes, open carry, Precision Rifle Blog, psychology, Ralph Mroz, running, Survival Podcast, TCCC View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- May 29, 2015

Links to some of the best tactical information on the web.  If you have some free time, check them out this weekend.     Best Long-Range Scope: Buyers Guide & Features To Look For An excellent compilation of information to help you best choose a quality rifle scope.     This year’s scary new drug is […]

Posted on May 29, 2015 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
ballistics, burglary, crime prevention, drugs, handgun stopping power, ITS Tactical, medical skills, Paul Sharp, precision rifle, revolver, scopes, sights, tourniquet View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- March 27, 2015

Links to some of the best tactical information on the web.  If you have some free time, check them out this weekend.   Reaper Tips: The Hathcock Shooting Position A shooting position which has undeniable utility in some situations, yet most folks have never used it.  I find that it works pretty well.  If you […]

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, appendix carry, AR-15, ballistics, diet, dryfire, gel testing, gunsmithing, ITS Tactical, Kelly Starrett, knife training, Michael Janich, military, optics, Paul Sharp, psychology, Reaper Tips, rifles, scopes, survival, vehicle tactics, women's self defense View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- February 13, 2015

Links to some of the best information on the web.  If you have some free time, check them out this weekend.     Mindset & The Determined Adversary: An LE Training Perspective For my cop friends… “The past history of CONUS active shooter events has typically ended with the shooter committing suicide upon the arrival […]

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
AR-15, art of manliness, awareness, Claude Werner, dryfire, economics, family safety, Grant Cunningham, gunsmithing, handgun stopping power, ITS Tactical, lifestyle, Limatunes, Massad Ayoob, Michael Janich, police, psychology, rifle, slings, survival, The Modern Survivalist, Todd Green View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- November 14, 2014

Links to some of the best reading on the web.  If you have some free time, check them out this weekend.   5 Gunfighting Myths Debunked By Massad Ayoob A very insightful article from Massad Ayoob.  You’ve heard these myths espoused  by gun store commandos.  Ayoob dismantles them all.     The Death Of Expertise […]

Posted on November 14, 2014 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
.357 magnum, Adaptive Defense Concepts, books, Claude Werner, diet, flash mobs, gelatin tests, Glock, gunsmithing, ITS Tactical, Kyle Lamb, M&P, Massad Ayoob, modern service weapons, Todd Green View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- August 22, 2014

Here are a few links to articles and videos I found interesting this week. Some are intellectual. Some are informative. Some are just fun. If you have some free time, check them out this weekend.   Flying With Guns The Beretta Blog gives some good guidelines for traveling with your guns.     When Citizens […]

Posted on August 22, 2014 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Claude Werner, diet, firearms training, Gabe Suarez, George Williams, gunsmithing, improvised weapons, ITS Tactical, Max Velocity Tactical, medical skills, medicine, travel View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- August 1, 2014

Here are a few links to articles and videos I found interesting this week. Some are intellectual. Some are informative. Some are just fun. If you have some free time, check them out this weekend.   Tourniquet Best Practices: How to Prep, Store and Apply a TQ Watch this video from my buddy Caleb and ITS […]

Posted on August 1, 2014 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Death Valley Magazine, escape, Grant Cunningham, handgun stopping power, home security, ITS Tactical, Jack Donovan, Lone Star Medics, medicine, revolvers, rifles, snubnose, travel safety View Post
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