Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. What’s the Best 38 Special Ammo for Self-Defense? Although I wouldn’t put the Lehigh Defense cartridge into my list of the “top loads,” the author’s ballistic testing results provide very useful information for any […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Hold Tight To The Past “The upshot of all this? Ain’t much new under the sun. Sometimes we need to get away from being explorers of new shooting worlds and become archaeologists instead, digging […]
Written by: Greg Ellifritz I spent all of last week attending Massad Ayoob and Marty Hayes’ Deadly Force Instructor class as a student. We spent some time discussing the use of weapon mounted lights and the safety concerns associated with them. It caused me to realize that I haven’t written about this topic […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Is Hollowpoint the Best Defensive Ammo for Concealed Carry? In most calibers, you should be carrying hollowpoint bullets for defensive purposes. One can argue that solid bullets have advantages in .22, .25, .32, .38, […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. The 3- E’s of Being Elusive (or Rude) High quality advice on managing unknown contacts (or creepers, as the article calls them). My standard line in situations like those described is “I’m sorry. I […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Overview of gun laws by nation A lot of Americans think that no one can own guns in other countries. It’s simply not true. There are nearly 40 countries that have some type of […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Fight Your Way Home The basics of constructing a “get home bag.” Dog Defense Since the pandemic began, we’ve seen a huge increase in numbers of dog bite cases. Everyone is out […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. The Deadliest Distance These are some good tips for winning the close range gunfight. With that said, you can’t learn this stuff by reading. You must take a class, learn the techniques, and […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Wrestling – Tactical Environment Strategy An excellent overview of Craig’s ECQC coursework. Deadbolt Security I: Forced Entry Resistance “Before spending tens of thousands on Level IV plates, night vision, and an integrally […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Measurements and Standards for Pistol Shooting One of the biggest reasons shooters do not improve is that they fail to introduce time and accuracy standards into their practice sessions. How Revolver Speed […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Things You May Do That Give Away You’re Carrying A Gun These are the “tells” people like me look for when we see you in public. You won’t have to worry if I notice […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Dirty Cans Tips for cleaning all your different suppressors. How Do I Use a Handheld Flashlight and Handgun at The Same Time? The author of this article demonstrates some common flashlight shooting […]
Written by: Greg Ellifritz Since I don’t have TV in my house, I spend a lot more time reading than the average American. I have more than 400 websites programmed into my RSS reader. On the average day I scan about 1200 articles in my feed. I deeply read more than 100. You can […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. It’s NOT your Trigger Control Any of you who teach shooting classes or coach shooters casually should really pay attention to what Mike Seeklander is discussing in this article. I use this trick […]
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 […]
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 Defensive Firearm Training “Failure hurts. This is why most people avoid it. But, because of the pain failure has the potential to teach. Those lessons are only available to […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. The Gray Man Concept…You’re doing it wrong Scroll down to the last article on the page. Embrace the idea of being a gray man. It might someday be a tactic that saves your life. […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. The Seeds of (unconventional) War Pay close attention to the recommendations ISG makes at the end of the article. Castle Doctrine Fact vs. Fiction Massad Ayoob writes a very comprehensive piece on […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Situational Awareness Skills: Teaching Kids Observation Skills Good suggestions for those of you who have young children. Glock Guide: DIY Frame Disassembly For those of you who don’t know how to remove […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. 4 Qualities Your Concealed Carry Gun Must Have “Reliability is the single most important element in the selection of a personal defense weapon. The only justification for firing a weapon at a human being […]
