Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Which Doesn’t Belong and Why Ammunition quality control is at a historic nadir. Pay attention to the cartridges your are placing inside your self protection firearm. Sinister Manipulations – SemiAuto Shotguns Shotgun […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Doing The Training Macarena “In the little time — and with the little ammunition available to you — wouldn’t it make sense to practice the undeniable fundamentals of marksmanship? So, let’s not be stupid. […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Situational Awareness: A Critical Life Skill You Didn’t Know You Needed If you are part of the TL;DR crowd, this won’t be for you. If you appreciate long form articles that contain a […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Shoot While Moving vs. Move Then Shoot The longer I stay in this game, the more I’m in favor of either moving or shooting…not doing both at the same time. Red Zone […]
Written by: Greg Ellifritz I occasionally get questions from readers about changing their defensive ammo to better defeat heavier winter clothing in the colder months. People who consider an ammo change generally do it for one of two possible reasons. The most common is that the person misunderstands wound ballistics. He wants […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. With the upcoming presidential election, the current worldwide military conflicts, and the extensive damage done by recent storms, the USA is in a very turbulent place right now. Until things calm down, I’m going […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Pros & Cons Of Fanny Pack Concealed Carry I carry in a fanny pack almost exclusively at the gym as well as when I walk, hike, run, or cycle. It is a very useful […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Self-Defense and the Law: Is Shooting Long-Distance in Defense Defensible in Court? Massad Ayoob talks about the realities of taking longer shots in a gunfight. An Innovative Take on Mental Awareness In […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. The thin line between safety and tragedy: Muzzle control in policing I’m glad this topic is receiving some attention. I fear, however, if we become too dogmatic or too “safe” we will be endangering […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Full Recordings of Free Public Webinar on Ten Essential Observations on Guns in America Dr. Yamane is placing recordings of his “Sociology of Guns” classes online for free. I had the opportunity to watch […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Skeeter Skelton on Point Shooting (1968) Skeeter was my favorite gun writer when I was growing up. Thanks to Karl and his crew for digging up this older article. Concealed Carry Clothing […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. The Value of Mirror Image Shooting I agree with Mas here. I think a lot of instructors would get an incredible benefit out of taking a basic handgun class “mirror image” with the non-dominant […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Vang Comp Thunderstick Summit – October 11-13 2024 | Fairfield, UT | Despite the fact that one of the instructors is somewhat questionable, this is the best shotgun class in the country. Register soon […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Essential Concealed Carry Accessories This information is obvious for many of you. Unfortunately, there is a large percentage of concealed carriers who ignorantly reject reality. R.O.C.kin’ that Revolver With Red Dot Have […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. The Danger of Higher Ready Positions Let’s start with a deep dive on the topic of pointing guns at people. In addition to the link above, you’ll also want to check out: Get […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Thoughts on Open Carry Even though I’m generally not a big fan of open carry in an urban environment, I would say that this piece provides a balanced and nuanced approach to the topic. […]
A couple days ago, a woman in Nashville negligently shot and killed her own daughter with a gun carried in a purse. “According to the release, Dearria’s mother told detectives that she was trying to find her keys inside her purse when her unholstered .40-caliber semi-automatic pistol discharged and shot her daughter once.” […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Surviving a Riot Solid riot survival information. If you want an even more in depth look at the issue, my book has an entire chapter on the topic. Concealed Carry Corner: Carry […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. 2-RDS or not 2-RDS… That is the Question Do you need a red dot on your defensive handgun? For more info on the topic, catch Lee Weems’ interview with Shane Gosa. They discuss red dots […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Federal’s #1 Buck Is Back When this load was originally introduced, it produced a much tighter pattern. It will still likely be a great home defense load. Thunderstick Summit After Action Report […]
