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Posts tagged "Marcus Wynne"

Book Reviews

My new travel safety book Choose Adventure- Safe Travel in Dangerous Places has been on the market for 10 days now.  It’s doing pretty well.  The book has been the #1 New Release in both the “Adventure Travel” and “Travel Reference” categories.  Other authors have told me that it’s fairly difficult to hold that spot […]

Posted on April 30, 2020 by Greg Ellifritz in Book Reviews
Marcus Wynne, third world travel, travel, travel safety View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- April 10, 2020

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Carrying At Home “In the end, you are pretty much left with two options. Improvised weapons strategically staged throughout your home. Or, you can carry on body. Truthfully, I encourage you to do both. […]

Posted on April 10, 2020 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, AK-47, Caleb Giddings, ccw, Close quarter shooting, Craig Douglas, Darryl Bolke, David Yamane, home defense, home security, Jeff Gonzales, Jerry Miculec, Karl Rehn, Lee Weems, Legal, lock picking, Lucky Gunner, Marcus Wynne, medical skills, Morgan Atwood, police, Ralph Mroz, Recoil Magazine, Recoil Offgrid, revolvers, shooting drills, shotguns, situational awareness, Swift Silent Deadly, TDI, The Revolver Guy View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- February 28, 2020

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   On Accuracy “If a defensive handgun works — and will shoot within “one inch-of-felon at ten feet” — it will probably serve you just fine. And what would that mean? I suppose it’s whatever […]

Posted on February 28, 2020 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
active killer, Active Self Protection, body language, carjacking, Dan John, Force Science Institute, gelatin tests, Glock, Growing Up Guns, holsters, home security, Integrated Skills Group, Jordan Peterson, Kathy Jackson, Lucky Gunner, Marcus Wynne, Mark Manson, Massad Ayoob, Mike Seeklander, No One Coming, physical fitness, police, police training, psychology, Recoil Offgrid, situational awareness, Spotter Up, Steve Moses, Steve Tarani, The Revolver Guy, weapon retention, Zulu Bravo Kydex View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- December 6, 2019

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   When You Can’t Pull the Trigger I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard ignorant gun owners make the statement “I’ll just shoot him if he grabs my gun.”  It isn’t quite that […]

Posted on December 6, 2019 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
active killer, Active Self Protection, active shooter, Alain Burrese, Andrew Bawidamann, carjacking, ccw, Claude Werner, David Yamane, Ed Head, firearms training, Hock Hochheim, home defense, Integrated Skills Group, Jeff Gonzales, Marcus Wynne, Mark Manson, Massad Ayoob, Organic Prepper, Pat McNamara, psychology, Richard Nance, school safety, school violence, shooting drills, Steve Moses, terrorism, Tier Three Tactical, Tom Givens View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- July 19, 2019

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Crime Guns Obtained Illegally Shortly Before Shootings Research that indicates guns used in crime were mostly acquired through the criminal’s friends or family less than two months before the crime. Thanks to Practical Eschatology […]

Posted on July 19, 2019 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
.22 magnum, Active Self Protection, appendix carry, AR-15, backup gun, Ballistic Radio, birdshot, Claude Werner, Doom and Bloom, firearms training, flashlight tactics, Freddie Blish, gelatin tests, Jared Reston, Jeff Gonzales, Karl Rehn, laser sights, Lucky Gunner, Marcus Wynne, medical skills, modern service weapons, Pat McNamara, psychology, revolvers, road rage, shotguns, sights, Steve Fisher, Steve Moses, suppressors, The Revolver Guy, Tiffany Johnson View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- May 3, 2019

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   3 Ways to Escape Zip Ties: An Illustrated Guide An informative infographic about escaping zip tie restraints.  This is useful, but the best advice I can provide is to AVOID BEING RESTRAINED!  I don’t […]

Posted on May 3, 2019 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
1911, active killer, Active Self Protection, active shooter, ambush, AR-15, art of manliness, backup gun, crime statistics, escape, gunsmithing, Hock Hochheim, Integrated Skills Group, Jeff Gonzales, John Mosby, Karl Rehn, knives, Kyle Lamb, Larry Vickers, Limatunes, Marcus Wynne, Massad Ayoob, police, Range Hot, reloads, revolvers, scams, shooting drills, snubnose, statistics, The One Right Tool, The Revolver Guy, travel View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- April 26, 2019

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. DIY Revolver Grip Modifications If you want to reload your revolver with speed loaders, you may have to break out the Dremel tool to reduce your grips. Speaking of revolver modifications, you will definitely be […]

Posted on April 26, 2019 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
active killer, Active Self Protection, ccw, Cecil Burch, exercise, firearms training, G4 Personal Safety, gelatin tests, Growing Up Guns, Integrated Skills Group, John Farnam, John Lott, Legal, Lucky Gunner, Marcus Wynne, medical skills, Michael Bane, Mike Seeklander, open carry, Pew Pew Tactical, police, Recoil Magazine, revolvers, Seth Godin, shooting drills, snubnose, Steve Moses, Survival Sullivan, Tamara Keel, travel View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- March 22, 2019

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   THE TROUBLE WITH RED FLAG LAWS “Red Flag laws need to be done right, and that won’t happen unless our side goes beyond knee-jerk opposition and has a hand in formulating them. Such a […]

Posted on March 22, 2019 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
active killer, Active Self Protection, AR-15, Chris Fry, Doom and Bloom, Ed's Manifesto, gelatin tests, handgun stopping power, health, history, knives, Larry Mudgett, Legal, Marcus Wynne, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, Michael Janich, Pat McNamara, Pew Pew Tactical, police, school violence, shooting drills, shotguns, travel View Post

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- February 8, 2019

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   9 Lifesaving Self Defense Tips From Pat McNamara Pat Mac’s advice for staying alive.     Shooter’s Tips: Learning the Red Dot I am not a red dot pistol shooter and claim absolutely zero […]

Posted on February 8, 2019 by Greg Ellifritz in Uncategorized
active killer, Active Self Protection, active shooter, and You, AR-15, Bandages, Beans, bullets, ccw, chokes, Claude Werner, Craig Douglas, firearms training, Gabe Suarez, Grant Cunningham, home security, Integrated Skills Group, ITS Tactical, John Mosby, Justin Dyal, kidnapping, Louis Awerbuck, Marcus Wynne, medical skills, Mike Seeklander, Pat McNamara, Paul Howe, police, police training, Primary and Secondary, Rangemaster, red dot sights, school shootings, shooting drills, situational awareness, statistics, SWAT magazine, third world travel, travel View Post

Marcus Wynne’s “Accelerated Learning” Pistol Shooting Drill

Written by: Greg Ellifritz   My friend Marcus Wynne has recently decided to carry a brace of revolvers for self protection instead of a single large autopistol.  In some recent emails he explained the drill he created for optimal practice of the skills needed to successfully defend yourself with a snub-nosed revolver.  Here are Marcus’ […]

Posted on February 6, 2019 by Greg Ellifritz in Shooting Drills
Ed Lovette, Marcus Wynne, revolvers, shooting drills, snubnose View Post

Range Testing the Ruger LCR

This is a guest post from my friend Marcus Wynne.  Marcus is an accomplished trainer and author who was once the lead firearms instructor for the Federal Air Marshals.  He sent this report out to a firearms instructor email list I’m on.  I thought a lot of you might find value in his observations, so […]

Posted on January 14, 2019 by Greg Ellifritz in Firearm Reviews
gelatin tests, guest author, Lucky Gunner, Marcus Wynne, pocket carry, revolvers, Ruger, snubnose View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- December 21, 2018

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   4 Cases That Examine if a Shot in the Back Is Murder or Self-Defense Massad Ayoob examines four cases where the criminal suspect was shot in the back and the implications that back shooting […]

Posted on December 21, 2018 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, ccw, Cecil Burch, Chuck Taylor, Claude Werner, Dave Spaulding, drugs, extreme close range, firearms training, ground fighting, Growing Up Guns, Karl Rehn, Lucky Gunner, Marcus Wynne, Massad Ayoob, Michael Bane, police, Practical Eschatology, psychology, Ralph Mroz, range 365, Rory Miller, shooting drills, shotguns, survival, Todd Green View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- November 24, 2017

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   My Revolver Stopped Revolving Contrary to popular belief, revolvers can “jam” too.  And when they do, they generally need tools and a gunsmith to fix.     A Post On Situational Awareness Training Marcus Wynne […]

Posted on November 24, 2017 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, appendix carry, AR-15, Bombs, building search tactics, ccw, Chuck Haggard, church shootings, crime statistics, exercise, LDK, Lucky Gunner, Marcus Wynne, medical skills, psychology, revolvers, Ryan Holiday, Short Barrel Shepherd, situational awareness, terrorism, Tony Blauer View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- July 14, 2017

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   The Dangers of Backing Up… QUICKLY! Dave Spaulding shares some words of wisdom with regard to backing up.  Several of Dave’s former students have fallen (some on cruiser video that you have undoubtedly seen) […]

Posted on July 14, 2017 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, body armor, Breach Bang Clear, building search tactics, Cecil Burch, Craig Douglas, Dave Spaulding, health, home security, Hsoi, John Farnam, John Mosby, Karl Rehn, Krebs on Security, Kyle Lamb, Marcus Wynne, police, Rory Miller, Spotter Up, survival, Survival Report, Tamara Keel, teaching, training View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- July 7, 2017

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   WHAT COPS KNOW A long form article that gives the reader an accurate perception of the kinds of things big city cops do on a daily basis.     Situational Awareness In Terrorist Age Worthwhile […]

Posted on July 7, 2017 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, Blue Sheepdog, ccw, Claude Werner, drugs, home security, Legal, Lucky Gunner, Marcus Wynne, Massad Ayoob, Melody Lauer, police, revolvers, riots, situational awareness, travel, travel safety, verbalization View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- June 16, 2017

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   How to use Tactical reticles More information than you would ever need about scope reticles.  This article explains the difference between Mils and MOA if that topic confuses you.     US Knife Laws […]

Posted on June 16, 2017 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, ambush, Antifragile Training, Breach Bang Clear, ccw, drugs, escape, holsters, Karl Rehn, Lee Aldridge, Legal, Marcus Wynne, Melody Lauer, optics, physical fitness, police, Primary and Secondary, psychology, SWAT magazine, Tamara Keel, The Revolver Guy View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- May 12, 2017

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Identifying & Clearing The Revolver Squib Load No matter if you are shooting revolvers or autopistols, all shooters should be able to immediately recognize the sound/feel of a squib load and know to stop […]

Posted on May 12, 2017 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
AK-47, Chuck Haggard, Gabe Suarez, Havok Journal, Marcus Wynne, Massad Ayoob, medicinal, Prepared Gun Owners, revolvers, shooting drills, terrorism, Weapons Man View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- April 14, 2017

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Teaching Situational Awareness to Kids Some games designed to make your children pay more attention to their surroundings.     The Best Self-Defense Ammo, Voted by You, and One Takes Home 45% of the […]

Posted on April 14, 2017 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, ammunition, Bearing Arms, concealed carry, gelatin tests, holsters, Lucky Gunner, Marcus Wynne, Massad Ayoob, Rangemaster, shooting drills, shotguns, situational awareness, weapon retention View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- March 24, 2017

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Shooting Under Pressure: Lifesaving Tips for Surviving a Gunfight Massad Ayoob discusses some lessons learned from stress inoculation during training.  I second his recommendation of the book Guns, Bullets, and Gunfights.  Jim Cirillo was […]

Posted on March 24, 2017 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
active killer, ballistics, birdshot, Breach Bang Clear, ccw, Claude Werner, Conflict Research Group, firearms training, Growing Up Guns, Larry Mudgett, Legal, Lucky Gunner, Marcus Wynne, Massad Ayoob, Personal Defense Training, police, recall, Seth Godin, shotguns, snubnose, Terry Trahan View Post
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