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Weekend Knowledge Dump- December 23, 2022

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   How to Choose a Good IWB Holster Part 2 | Secure and Fast   Part two of the IWB holster selection article I posted last week. While we are looking at “Part Two” articles, […]

Posted on December 23, 2022 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
.22, American Cop, American Handgunner, Ammoland, backup gun, Edwin Leap, Erick Gelhaus, Force Science Institute, gun digest, Gun Mag Warehouse, holsters, James Howard Kunstler, knife fighting, low light shooting, Lucky Gunner, Massad Ayoob, medicine, one handed shooting, Paratus, Pew Pew Tactical, police training, Practical Eschatology, Primer Peak, shooting drills, situational awareness, Steve Tarani, TDI, The Firearms Blog 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- November 25, 2022

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   What To Look For In A Good Knife Steve Tarani’s thoughts on good knives.     What is Really Demoralizing Your Police Officers Eve is telling the truth.  In 25 years as a police […]

Posted on November 25, 2022 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, American Handgunner, ccw, firearms training, GAT Daily, gun digest, Gun Mag Warehouse, Gunsite, holsters, knife defense, Lucky Gunner, Massad Ayoob, PHLster, police, revolvers, Sheriff Jim, shooting drills, Steve Tarani, The Armory Life, weapon retention View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- November 4, 2022

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Covert Rifle Carry While I don’t think that carrying a folding stocked rifle in a backpack everywhere you go is a great plan, I must admit that it may be useful in certain situations.  […]

Posted on November 4, 2022 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
A Girl and a Gun, ACLDN, active killer, Active Self Protection, active shoter, American Handgunner, appendix carry, AR-15, Armed and Styled, Brian Hill\, ccw, Clint Smith, Dave Spaulding, David Yamane, extreme close range, firearms training, Force Science Institute, GAT Daily, gelatin testing, gun digest, Gun Mag Warehouse, Guns Magazine, holsters, Kelly McCann, Lucky Gunner, Massad Ayoob, Michael Janich, pepper spray, Personal Defense World, Pew Pew Tactical, PHLster, police training, red dot sights, Shelly Hill, shooting drills, Shooting Wire, shotguns, Spotter Up, Tamara Keel, Tatiana Whitlock, That Shotgun Blog, The Complete Combatant, The Firearms Blog, The Revolver Guy 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

Trainers You Should Know- Citizens Safety Academy

    There are more competent firearms instructors teaching quality classes than ever before in human history.  None of us has a corner on the market.  Just like I’ve trained with dozens of top instructors over the years, my students will also train with other teachers.  That’s a good thing.   In my view, steering […]

Posted on October 3, 2022 by Greg Ellifritz in Teaching Tips, What's New
Active Self Protection, Aqil Qadir, ccw, Citizens Safety Academy, Claude Werner, Dave Spaulding, firearms training, John Benner, John Hearne, Karl Rehn, Lee Weems, Lucky Gunner, PHLster, Rangemaster, Tactical Defense Institute, Tiffany Johnson, Tom Givens View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- September 30, 2022

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Situational Awareness: Mall Madness and Self-Defense I can’t tell you the last time I’ve set foot in a mall.  It has to be at least a decade ago.  For those of you who visit […]

Posted on September 30, 2022 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
ACLDN, Active Self Protection, American Cop, building search tactics, Calibre Press, ccw, Cecil Burch, Dave Spaulding, de-escalation, Erick Gelhaus, firearms training, fitness, flashlights, GAT Daily, ground fighting, Gun Mag Warehouse, home security, John Hearne, John Murphy, Kevin Creighton, Lucky Gunner, Melody Lauer, Michael Janich, Personal Defense World, PHLster, police, Rangemaster, Recoil Magazine, revolvers, shotguns, situational awareness, Skeeter Skelton, Steve Tarani, The Firearms Blog, The Suited Shootist, Tier Three Tactical, Tom Givens View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- September 23, 2022

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Surviving the Aftermath of a Shooting Good advice for both my armed citizen and law enforcement officer readers.     Email Update Issues     I’ve been getting a few emails a day about […]

Posted on September 23, 2022 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
A Girl and a Gun, Active Self Protection, American Cop, AR Build Junkie, AR-15, Calibre Press, Citizens Safety Academy, civilian gunfighter, Combat Sports Law, Darryl Bolke, Erick Gelhaus, firearms training, GAT Daily, gelatin testing, gun digest, Gun Mag Warehouse, handgun stopping power, Hock Hochheim, impact weapons, Jeremy Stafford, Lucky Gunner, malfunctions, Massad Ayoob, Practical Eschatology, Primer Peak, shooting drills, shotguns, Steve Tarani, Tatiana Whitlock, That Weems Guy, The Firearms Blog, The Revolver Guy View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- September 16, 2022

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Pistol Malfunctions and Stoppages – Part 1 The skill set of reflexively and efficiently  clearing firearm malfunctions is very poor among gun owners without formal firearms training.     Visualizing the 2021 National Firearms […]

Posted on September 16, 2022 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
active killer, Active Self Protection, active shooter, American Cop, art of manliness, Caleb Causey, ccw, Concealed Nation, Ed Head, Erick Gelhaus, family safety, firearms training, GAT Daily, Gun Mag Warehouse, Ken Hackathorn, Krebs on Security, Lucky Gunner, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, pepper spray, Pew Pew Tactical, psychology, Recoil Magazine, revolvers, shooting drills, shotguns, situational, situational awareness, Spotter Up, statistics, survival, Tatiana Whitlock, The Revolver Guy, Tiro Tactico, weapon mounted lights View Post

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- August 12, 2022

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Vehicle Tactics in a Carjacking — How To Play It Safe Most newer cars have chipped keys that make it much harder for criminals to hotwire vehicles to steal them.  The easier option is […]

Posted on August 12, 2022 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, American Cop, American Handgunner, Annette Evans, AR-15, Breach Bang Clear, carjacking, crowd violence, Erick Gelhaus, firearms training, FPF Training, Gabe White, Gun Mag Warehouse, history, Hock Hochheim, ITS Tactical, John Murphy, Jon hauptman, knife defense, Lee Weems, Lucky Gunner, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, On Her Own, pepper spray, PHLster, red dot sights, reloading, revolvers, shooting drills, Swift Silent and Deadly, William Aprill View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- July 15, 2022

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   With No Warning UPS Cancels Brownells’ & Ghost Guns’ Accounts-May ‘Seize and Destroy’ Packages I personally think that actions like this are more hazardous to our gun rights than much of the legislation being […]

Posted on July 15, 2022 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, Ammoland, Annette Evans, Chris Voss, Clint Smith, firearms training, Gavin De Becker, gelatin testing, Gun Mag Warehouse, James Keating, Kel-Tec, Kyle Lamb, Lucky Gunner, Mike Seeklander, On Her Own, open carry, psychology, robbery, Rory Miller, shooting drills, shotguns, Skillset Magazine, Stephen Jenkinson, Steve Fisher, survival, The Suited Shootist, training, William Aprill View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- July 8, 2022

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   How To Tell If A Burglar Is Watching Your House Good information here.  Thank you to Practical Eschatology for digging up the link.     What the heck is candela? Lumens? Photonic Barriers?? Why […]

Posted on July 8, 2022 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
ACLDN, active killer, Active Self Protection, active shooter, Ammoman School of Guns, appendix carry, Armed and Styled, burglary, ccw, church security, David Yamane, Ed Monk, Elegant and Armed, Erick Gelhaus, firearms training, flashlight tactics, flashlights, Grant Cunningham, Gun Mag Warehouse, holsters, John Johnston, low light, Lucky Gunner, Melody Lauer, Michael de Bethencourt, Off Duty/On Duty Podcast, Organic Prepper, Paul Martin, Pew Pew Tactical, police, Practical Eschatology, precision rifle, revolvers, robbery, school safety, Steve Moses, TDI, The Revolver Guy, Tom Givens, travel, Unredacted Magazine 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- 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 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

“Shotguns” Without Stocks

I got a question from a reader about short barrelled, stockless “shotguns” that are technically classified as “firearms” allowing them to have shorter barrels than weapons classified as “shotguns.”   They are very popular weapons and have been made in mass quantities by both Mossberg and Remington.     “What are your thoughts on a ‘hipfire’ […]

Posted on May 4, 2022 by Greg Ellifritz in Reader Questions
Demonstrated Concepts, Ed Head, Lucky Gunner, Michael Bane, Mossberg, Remington, shotguns View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- April 22, 2022

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Making the J-Frame .38 Snub Work Some exceptionally solid snubby advice. “Clint Smith is reputed to have said something to the effect, “Handguns are meant to be comforting, not comfortable”. I tend to agree […]

Posted on April 22, 2022 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, Annette Evans, Backdoor Survival, Bearing Arms, Clint Smith, Commander Zero, firearms training, holsters, impact weapon, Karl Rehn, knives, Lucky Gunner, Massad Ayoob, Pew Pew Tactical, Recoil Magazine, saps, shotguns, snubnose, spyderco, Steve Tarani, TDI, The Martialist, vehicle tactics View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- April 8, 2022

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Some thoughts on speeding up that mount! Mike Seeklander provides some quality advice.       3 Practical Pistol Drills for People Who Don’t Go to the Range Enough You need to shoot more […]

Posted on April 8, 2022 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, Annette Evans, civilian gunfighter, CRKT, dry fire, Glock, Gunsite, Jerking the Trigger, John Mosby, Karl Rehn, knives, Lucky Gunner, Mike Seeklander, Recoil Magazine, robbery, shooting drills, shotguns, Steve Tarani, weapon lights View Post
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