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Weekend Knowledge Dump- February 3, 2023

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Mass Attacks in Public Spaces: 2016-2020 A new Secret Service study analyzing 173 public mass attacks.  It’s free and contains valuable information.  Download it.     Snubbies-The Four Formats Massad Ayoob provides a lot […]

Posted on February 3, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
ACLDN, Active Self Protection, American Handgunner, Bill Blowers, ccw, Chris Cypert, ConcealedCarry.com, Dave Spaulding, exercise, firearms training, FPF Training, Glock, Gun Mag Warehouse, holsters, James Keating, John Murphy, Kathy Jackson, knife fighting, Legal, Lucky Gunner, Mark Rippetoe, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, Pew Pew Tactical, police shootings, Primer Peak, Reflex Handgun, shooting drills, snubnose, That Weems Guy, Tiger McKee View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- January 20, 2023

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   How to Survive a Carjacking Mike Boyle’s thoughts on carjacking.     Going Deeper Into the Gray Zone A road map for leadership development.     WHEN SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE SAID Hey!  I […]

Posted on January 20, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, American Cop, American Handgunner, Andrew Branca, AOAV, appendix carry, Backwoods Home, Bombs, carjacking, Erick Gelhaus, exercise, gelatin testing, Gray Zone Activities, Gun Mag Warehouse, Hock Hochheim, impact weapons, Jim Wendler, Legal, Massad Ayoob, Mike Boyle, Personal Defense Network, police shootings, Prepper's Will, Primary and Secondary, robbery, shooting drills, situational awareness, Spencer Keepers, Tamara Keel, training, USA Carry View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- January 13, 2023

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   P&S Ballistics Gel Test 2: 38, 357, 9mm Everyone does gel testing with common defensive loads.  Here are some testing with some unconventional rounds.  This one shows penetration of heavy Buffalo Bore .38/.357 revolver […]

Posted on January 13, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
.22, .22 magnum, Active Self Protection, American Handgunner, body armor, Clint Smith, CP Journal, Darryl Bolke, Dave Spaulding, flashlight tactics, gelatin testing, Kathy Jackson, Legal, low light, Massad Ayoob, Off Duty/On Duty Podcast, Organic Prepper, Pew Pew Tactical, Primary and Secondary, school violence, Steve Tarani, The Revolver Guy, The Truth About Guns, travel View Post

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- December 2, 2022

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Concealing for Two Tatiana Whitlock explores the issue of concealing a handgun when pregnant.  You’ll also want to read The Second Trimester as well.     Using DCC Clips on the PHLster Enigma Attaching […]

Posted on December 2, 2022 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, American Handgunner, Ammoland, Andrew Branca, Ballistic Radio, ccw, Chris Kresser, exercise, firearms training, fitness, GreyBeard Actual, Gun Mag Warehouse, holsters, Jeff Gonzales, Legal, LPVO, Massad Ayoob, Matt Little, medical skills, medicinal plants, Paul Martin, PHLster, Rangemaster, red dot sights, revolvers, Rory Miller, shooting drills, shotguns, slings, Steve Moses, T-Nation, Tatiana Whitlock, The Armory Life, The Mag Life, The Revolver Guy, Tom Givens View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- October 21, 2022

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Safety Strategies While Traveling Tips to travel more safely.     How Sketching Like a Sniper Can Help Your Situational Awareness: 13 Things You Should Practice Observing Things you should be paying attention to […]

Posted on October 21, 2022 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, American Cop, Area Ocho, ccw, Chris Fry, ConcealedCarry.com, Dave Spaulding, Ed Head, Erick Gelhaus, gun digest, Gun Mag Warehouse, ITS Tactical, Jeff Gonzales, Jerking the Trigger, Ken Hackathorn, Legal, Pew Pew Tactical, Recoil Magazine, Red Beard Tactical, red dot sights, reloads, school safety, shooting drills, shotguns, The Tactical Wire, Tiger McKee, vehicle tactics View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- October 14, 2022

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   “Massive Errors” By FBI Undercounted Number Of Armed Citizens Thwarting Active Shootings “Data released by the nonprofit shows that 34.4% of active shootings were thwarted by armed citizens between 2014 and 2021. However, FBI […]

Posted on October 14, 2022 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
.22 magnum, active killer, Active Self Protection, active shooter, American Cop, AR-15, carjacking, ccw, communication, David Yamane, Drt Fire Training Cards, Erick Gelhaus, GAT Daily, gelatin testing, Gun Free Zone, Gun Mag Warehouse, knives, Legal, Lucky Gunner, pocket pistols, police, Rangemaster, school shootings, shooting drills, shotguns, Steve Tarani, survival, Tamara Keel, The Armory Life, USA Carry View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- September 9, 2022

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Grandparent’s Guide to Safe BB Gun Backstops I think indoor target shooting with airsoft, BB. or pellet guns is a great way to introduce your kids and grand kids to the gun world.  This […]

Posted on September 9, 2022 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, American Cop, Ammoman School of Guns, Claude Werner, Doom and Bloom, firearms training, gelatin testing, Grant Cunningham, Gun Mag Warehouse, Gunsite, Jeff Gonzales, kidnapping, Legal, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, Michael Bane, Mountain Guerilla, Personal Defense World, Pro-Gun Millenial, revolvers, scams, shooting drills, Spotter Up, Steve Tarani, SWAT magazine, Tamara Keel, taser, The Firearms Blog View Post

“I’m in Fear for My Life!”

Written by Greg Ellifritz “I’m in fear for my life!”   I’ve heard this phrase pop up a couple of times in the last month.   The first time was during a close quarters shooting class I was teaching.  The students were working a weapon retention drill and I had instructed them to use loud, […]

Posted on August 31, 2022 by Greg Ellifritz in Articles
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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 19, 2022

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   SELECTING AN ATTORNEY FOR A SELF-DEFENSE CASE You should be reading/watching/listening to every bit of content Mas produces.  For more Ayoob goodness read Strong-Side Draw Tactics from Open-Front Garments.     The Dangerous Lack […]

Posted on August 19, 2022 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, AK-47, ALICE, AR-15, Caleb Giddings, ccw, GAT Daily, gelatin testing, Gun Mag Warehouse, holsters, Legal, Lucky Gunner, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, PHLster, psychology, school safety, school shootings, shooting drills, shotguns, The Firearms Blog, The Suited Shootist, Women's Outdoor News View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- July 1, 2022

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Why A Holster? Clint Smith’s thoughts on holsters.     Forensic psychologist largely dismisses common talking point that mass shootings are caused by individuals with mental disorders A reader sent me this link and […]

Posted on July 1, 2022 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
1911, active killer, Active Self Protection, active shooter, American Partisan, Breach Bang Clear, Buckeye Firearms, ccw, Clint Smith, Grant Cunningham, holster, holsters, Jeff Cooper, John Mosby, Legal, Louis Awerbuck, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, Pat McNamara, PHLster, psychology, Rangemaster, reloads, revolvers, shooting drills, Spotter Up, survival, Tom Givens, travel safety View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- June 24, 2022

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   How Jay County is keeping kids safe in schools I’m in favor of having armed staff in schools, but a true security plan involves far more than just guns. This is the school I […]

Posted on June 24, 2022 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, Andrew Branca, ankle holsters, Brian Hill\, Cecil Burch, Dave Spaulding, David Yamane, Ed Calderon, Erick Gelhaus, family safety, firearms training, Gun Mag Warehouse, ITS Tactical, knives, Legal, Loadout Room, Lucky Gunner, Massad Ayoob, Paul Howe, police training, Ralph Mroz, revolvers, robbery, school safety, school shootings, shooting drills, shotguns, Spotter Up, Survival Sullivan, The Revolver Guy, Tier Three Tactical, USA Carry, Winning Mind Training View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- June 17, 2022

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   6 Concealed Carry Skills That Are Truly Necessary These are the skills most of you beginners should be practicing.     The Rimfire Report: CCI Velocitor As A 22LR Self-Defense Cartridge? The CCI Velocitor is […]

Posted on June 17, 2022 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
A Girl and a Gun, active killer, Active Self Protection, Ammoland, Andrew Branca, ankle holsters, AR-15, boxing, Caleb Giddings, ccw, Combat Sports Law, firearms training, gelatin testing, Gun Mag Warehouse, holsters, Ken Hackathorn, Legal, Marcus Wynne, medical skills, Mountain Man Medical, optics, Paul Martin, PHLster, police shootings, Primary and Secondary, psychology, Richard Mann, robbery, school shootings, school violence, scopes, shooting drills, snubnose, SWAT magazine, Tasers, The Firearms Blog, The Revolver Guy, USA Carry View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- June 10, 2022

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Our History – Are There Lessons? Institutional knowledge that likely isn’t being passed down to newer police officers.     Interstate Travel: Understanding Article 926A of FOPA   Understanding reciprocity and your legal rights […]

Posted on June 10, 2022 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
active killer, active shooter, ankle holsters, Breach Bang Clear, Caleb Giddings, ccw, Chris Hernandez, church security, church shootings, de-escalation, Doom and Bloom, Erick Gelhaus, Everyday Marksman, firearms training, gelatin testing, gunshot wounds, Gunsite, Jeff Gonzales, Karl Rehn, Kevin Creighton, Legal, Mark Fricke, medical skills, NOVA, Off Duty/On Duty Podcast, Organic Prepper, Pew Pew Tactical, police, Pro-Gun Millenial, Recoil Magazine, revolvers, shooting drills, Skillset Magazine, Survival Mom, Swift Silent and Deadly, The Armory Life, The Firearms Blog, Tim Kennedy View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- May 27, 2022

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Ayoob: Cow’s Udders and the Crush Grip Massad Ayoob discusses how tightly one should grip a pistol.     Active shooter incidents rose 53 percent last year, FBI says Things aren’t getting better. I’m […]

Posted on May 27, 2022 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
active killer, Active Self Protection, active shooters, Caleb Giddings, Craig Douglas, Doom and Bloom, Erick Gelhaus, Hsoi, Karl Rehn, Kelly McCann, knife fighting, Legal, Lucky Gunner, Magpul, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, Organic Prepper, police, shooting drills, shotguns, slings, survival blog, Survival Mom, The Armory Life, Wim Demeere 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- May 6, 2022

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Stop Blinding Yourself Excellent advice for low light structure clearing.     Gunfighter Pistol: The Fitz Special Part 1 This is an amazingly informative article series about the Fitz Special guns.  Make sure you […]

Posted on May 6, 2022 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, Andrew Branca, Annette Evans, AR-15, ballistics, Calibre Press, ccw, Chris Hernandez, firearms training, flashlights, impact weapons, Kelly McCann, Lee Weems, Legal, low light, Lucky Gunner, Mark Manson, On Her Own, Pew Pew Tactical, police, Primary and Secondary, psychology, Recoil Magazine, saps, shooting drills, Surefire, Tasers View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- April 15, 2022

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   ANOTHER ROUND OF LOW LIGHT CONSIDERATIONS Things you should know about “tactical” flashlights.  You should also read CAN ANY ONE FLASHLIGHT TECHNIQUE LOWER YOUR CHANCES OF GETTING SHOT?     Jon Hauptman Talks PHLster […]

Posted on April 15, 2022 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
active killer, Active Self Protection, active shooter, American Cop, Brian Hill\, Caleb Giddings, ccw, civilian gunfighter, Erick Gelhaus, firearms training, flashlights, force on force training, Karl Rehn, Legal, Marcus Wynne, Massad Ayoob, Michael Bane, open carry, Paul Martin, PHLster, Rangemaster, Recoil Magazine, Ruger, senior self defense, shooting drills, survival, The Tactical Wire, Warren Wilson View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- March 25, 2022

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   You Weren’t Built for Safety “Life isn’t about risk elimination, it’s about risk management. Some rewards are worth the risk, and we instinctually know that. When as society values safety over everything else, then […]

Posted on March 25, 2022 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
AK-47, ammunition, Breach Bang Clear, Chris Fry, Claude Werner, firearms training, fitness, Larry Mudgett, Legal, Lucky Gunner, Massad Ayoob, shotguns View Post
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