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Weekend Knowledge Dump- February 15, 2019

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Red Dot Sights versus Scopes [LPVO] Chris and John provide some perspective on which optic type is optimal for defensive use.  I’ve gone to a LPVO on my work rifle and am glad I made […]

Posted on February 15, 2019 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Aaron Little, Active Self Protection, art of manliness, Ballistic Radio, ccw, David Yamane, drugs, flashlights, kidnapping, Lucky Gunner, malfunctions, Marcus Wynne, medical skills, Melody Lauer, optics, Pew Pew Tactical, point shooting, police, psychology, Ralph Mroz, Recoil Magazine, Robert Young Pelton, shooting drills, Tamara Keel, terrorism, Varg Freeborn, weapon mounted lights View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- September 14, 2018

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Getting Out of a Jam – Clearing Malfunctions in an AR-15 Do you know how to clear rifle malfunctions?  You should…even if you don’t own an AR-15.  These weapons are commonly used by active […]

Posted on September 14, 2018 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
AR-15, Cecil Burch, Claude Werner, drugs, fraud, gelatin tests, ground fighting, handgun stopping power, impact weapons, Krebs on Security, Larry Lindenman, Lucky Gunner, malfunctions, medical skills, Michael Bane, Michael Janich, psychology, revolvers, shooting drills, shotguns, snubnose, SWAT magazine, travel, William Aprill View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- January 19, 2018

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Rodney Dangerfield must’ve taught beginners Some of the real issues inherent in training beginners.  I’m glad I no longer do it.     I’m happy. For now. Have you tried the Casino Drill yet? […]

Posted on January 19, 2018 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
active killer, Active Self Protection, active shooter, appendix carry, art of manliness, Bill Blowers, Gabe Suarez, gunshot wounds, holsters, Kathy Jackson, malfunctions, Massad Ayoob, Max Velocity Tactical, medical skills, psychology, Rangemaster, Recoil Magazine, reloads, Richard Nance, scams, shooting drills, Spencer Keepers, Tamara Keel, terrorism, The Art of Manliness, The Revolver Guy, travel View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- March 10, 2017

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Former Green Beret Reveals #1 Shooting Drill You Aren’t Doing Right (or Enough!) This may be the single most important drill to practice with either a handgun or rifle.     Specimen   Rory […]

Posted on March 10, 2017 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, AR-15, Ballistic Radio, Chris Fry, firearms training, ITS Tactical, John Mosby, malfunctions, Marc MacYoung, Massad Ayoob, MDTS, medical skills, Pew Pew Tactical, Prepared Gun Owners, Rory Miller, shooting drills, Short Barrel Shepherd, Survival Sullivan, TDI, Tony Blauer, William Aprill 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- 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

Criminals and the Guns They Carry

  Written by: Greg Ellifritz   “If you know your enemies and know yourself, you can win a hundred battles without a single loss.” Chinese philosopher Sun Tzu said this over 2000 years ago in his book The Art of War.  It’s hardly new advice.  Yet it is just as useful now as it was […]

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Greg Ellifritz in Articles
ccw, concealed carry, criminals, Glock, guns, malfunctions, police, shooting, stopping power View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- July 24, 2015

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Open carry – really, for jackasses. Ralph says it best “No one likes a jackass.”  Save the open carry for in the field while hunting or hiking or at organized political demonstrations.  If you […]

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
active shooter, Close quarter shooting, crime statistics, Dave Spaulding, escape, firearms training, John Lott, malfunctions, Marcus Wynne, Max Velocity Tactical, open carry, Ralph Mroz, Rangemaster, restraints, Roy Huntington, school shootings, scopes, terrorism View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- May 15, 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: 4 Precision Rifle Shooting Errors Are you making any of these precision rifle shooting errors?     The Problem With Remaining Silent Many gun gurus will advise you to […]

Posted on May 15, 2015 by Greg Ellifritz in Uncategorized, Weekend Knowledge Dump
AK-47, Claude Werner, concealed carry, Hock Hockheim, holsters, Legal, malfunctions, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, precision rifle, Reaper Tips, survival, travel View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- November 21, 2014

Links to some of the best reading on the web.  If you have some free time, check them out this weekend.   Ferguson National Response Network The grand jury decision from the Ferguson, Missouri police shooting is due out any time…most likely next week.  This is a comprehensive listing of the planned protests in the […]

Posted on November 21, 2014 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
active killer, active shooter, AK-47, awareness, Close quarter shooting, driving, Ed Lovette, extreme close range, Growing Up Guns, Gun Nuts Media, home security, malfunctions, Massad Ayoob, modern service weapons, Paul Carlson, Paul Gomez, research, slings, snubnose, survival View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- May 23, 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.   If a nuclear bomb exploded in downtown Washington, what should you do?    Very useful information about surviving a […]

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Claude Werner, economic collapse, flashlight tactics, Jeff Gonzales, malfunctions, nuclear, rifles, school violence, statistics, teaching, travel View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- May 16, 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.     G2 RIP Ammo Test, Part 3 – RIP vs Gold Dot It’s never a good idea to […]

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
AK-47, ammunition, ammunition testing, ballistics, Claude Werner, drones, drugs, Glock 42, Lucky Gunner, malfunctions, medicine, shotguns View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- September 20, 2013

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.   Fit Enough to Fight   A good fitness program for you combat athletes…     What’s Wrong With This […]

Posted on September 20, 2013 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
appendix carry, exercise, fitness, gun cleaning, John Mosby, knife fighting, knives, malfunctions, Marcus Wynne, optics, point shooting, psychology, revolvers, travel View Post

Catastrophic Failures…reasons for carrying a backup gun

I always tell people: “Guns are like cars.  You can buy the most expensive and most reliable car ever created, but given time it WILL break down.”   People don’t believe me.  The most common retort is “But my xxxxx has NEVER malfunctioned”.  I just nod and smile but inside I’m thinking:  “That’s because you […]

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Greg Ellifritz in Articles
Glock, gunsmithing, malfunctions View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- July 26, 2013

  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.       DPx DANGER TAB   This is a very slick little low profile emergency weapon.  I ordered […]

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
1911, escape, Jeff Gonzales, John Robb, knives, malfunctions, police View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- June 28, 2013

  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.   Start Living a Warrior Lifestyle   “I also believe even with more conviction that if your career revolves […]

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
ammunition, ballistics, exercise, family safety, fitness, gunfights, malfunctions View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- July 6, 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.   The 4 Survival Skills Every Kid Should Know   For those of you […]

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
1911, AR-15, camouflage, children, Grant Cunningham, gunsmithing, Lisa Bedford, malfunctions, medicine, revolvers, survival, Todd Green View Post

The New Kel Tec KSG Shotgun- STAY AWAY!

  Last month I got a chance to put some rounds through the new Kel Tec KSG pump shotgun.  It’s been all the rage on the firearms websites ever  since Kel Tec notified folks of their intention to put it on the market more than a year ago.   The buzz is well deserved.  The gun […]

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Greg Ellifritz in Articles, Firearm Reviews
gun reviwes, KelTec, malfunctions, shotgun View Post

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