Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Running the AK Some of the basics for you folks who are new to running the AK family of rifles. You may also like the same authors’ take on the pump shotgun as well. […]
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- May 18, 2018
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Pre-Attack Indicators A thorough compilation of the research about what “tells” a criminal displays immediately prior to his attack. I’ve never seen anyone use or advocate his “emergency time out” hand positioning. I like […]
10-10-10 Shooting Drill
Written by Greg Ellifritz In this article, well known firearms instructor Larry Vickers describes a shooting drill that he likes to use with his students. It’s a pretty common drill and it has been ascribed to many people, most commonly Ken Hackathorn. Larry’s version of the drill is easiest. He uses a […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- January 6, 2017
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Safety in Bear Country Interesting information from the Forest Service about bear defense. If you are interested in the topic, you’ll also like this article on rifle penetration in large animals. H/T to Practical […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- December 30, 2016
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Good Samaritan Checklist Think deeply before you involve yourself in someone else’s activity. Things may not go according to plan. Read this cautionary tale for an example of how intervention can go badly. […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- November 11, 2016
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Fear Illusions: How Your Brain Gets Hacked Every Day Very important information about how fear and anxiety are processed in the brain. “The world is as scary as you decide it is & as […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- March 11, 2016
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. TangoFoxtrot’s Rifle Dust Tests: Mini-14, AUG, ARX-100, SCAR Some interesting dust tests using common rifles. Now you know why I hate the Mini-14. Even more interesting to me (since I don’t live in a […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- January 1, 2016
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. IN EXTREMIS COMMUNICATION, PART 1 One of the biggest problems I have with my students is training them in the VERBAL aspects of self protection. This article provides phenomenal information from my friend Larry Lindenman […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- October 30, 2015
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. The Secret to Being a Survivor on the Street: How to Develop a Combatives Mindset A lot of hard won wisdom from Kelly McCann in this article. Friday Fundamentals (Segment 3) Properly […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- July 3, 2015
Links to some of the best tactical information on the web. If you have some free time, check them out this weekend. Beach massacre gunman went back to kill 17 MORE victims The most detailed account I’ve found about the Tunisian active killer who shot tourists on the beach last week. He was armed […]
Ken Hackathorn’s “Wizard Drill”
Written by Greg Ellifritz Legendary trainer Ken Hackathorn requires no introduction. As a founder of both IPSC and IDPA as well as a contract trainer for elite police and military groups around the world, his expertise is unmatched. What test does he use to determine if a student is adequately prepared to defensively use […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- December 19, 2014
Links to some of the best reading on the web. If you have some free time, check them out this weekend. Gear Review: 5.56 Muzzle Device Shootout For those of you looking for a compensator for your AR-15, this is a comprehensive evaluation of the options on the market. They looked at which one […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- September 12, 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. Throwback Thursday: Point Shooting An amusing point shooting article written by Charles Askins back in 1955. Askins was a […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- August 24th, 2012
Here are a few links to articles and videos I found interesting this week and want to share. Some are intellectual. Some are informative. Some are just fun. If you have some free time, check them out this weekend. Advanced Man Skills “Character is what makes a man, and character […]