This is a guest post from Caleb Causey, owner of Lone Star Medics. Caleb is an experienced Army medic who provides top notch trauma medical training to law enforcement agencies and armed citizens alike. Caleb intended this article to be a list of potential medical training scenarios for police roll-call training sessions. These drills […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Project: Assess Firearm & Ammo Needs Without Delay Given our current state of global turmoil, Paul’s advice seems very prudent. You should also read his Blueprint for Spooling Up. How to Read […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. More About Tactical and Partial Reloads I think the partial revolver reload is a critical skill to have and practice if you are carrying a wheelgun for self protection. Your gun is “loaded” if […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Ayoob on Handguns Massad Ayoob provides an argument for carrying a high capacity handgun. I appreciate Mas’ shout out and his commentary in this article as well. Book Review: “No Safe Alternative” […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Rifles vs. Pistols: The Basics of Terminal Ballistics Concepts that should be better understood in the shooting world. You Vs. The Crowd Thinking about public defensive encounters. Glock Gen Differences: […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Long Range Work Clint Smith takes a look at what handgun shoots the best at ranges out to 150 yards. Survival Tips: Preparing Yourself For Traveling Our Nation’s Highways You are far […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Guest Shot: Thoughts on Gear, Part I My friend Dave Spaulding (The Entity) shares his thoughts on gear. Read Part Two of the series as well. AR-15 Ejection Patterns An interesting chart […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. ATF “Final Rule” On Unfished Frames & Receivers Thrown Out By Federal Judge Good news here. Issue 8 This free issue of “Armed Lifestyle” magazine has some valuable content. Family […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Three Force Science Peer-Reviewed Articles Published Three very useful scientific articles from Force Science. these are must read if you are a police officer or involved in the firearms training field. Homestead […]
While I recommend that everyone should take a basic first aid and CPR class, that standard Red Cross class won’t be enough when it comes to mass casualties, bomb injuries, and gunshot wounds. With ever increasing rates of active killer events and terrorist attacks, the average citizen needs to start thinking more about battlefield […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. July Rangemaster Newsletter Please check out the monthly Rangemaster newsletter. Someone you know might get a mention. Civilian AED Ownership. Yup, It’s a Thing. Jonathan Willis discusses a piece of medical gear […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Hierarchy of Combative Firearms Training My friend Dave Spaulding dropping some firearms training knowledge bombs. “Over time, I’ve come to look at firearms training as a three-tiered pyramid I call the Hierarchy of Combative […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Knowledge bombs from “Training At The Speed Of Life” Instructor Training With Ken Murray I took the training class Mike references here almost 20 years ago. It’s life altering if you teach force on […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. The Best Defensive Shotgun Ammo Out There Some of the better shotgun self protection loads on the market. While we are talking shotguns, do you think your shotgun should have a red dot optic? […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. LEARN TO LOVE THAT RUSH | Inoculate Yourself From STRESS Stress inoculation is an important component of training. Intimidating Criminals at Gunpoint: Does Gun Choice Matter? An interesting concept most folks haven’t […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. In Defense Of The Defensive Revolver Let’s start this edition of the Dump with some revolver knowledge. Begin with the link above. It’s Clint Smith’s take on the revolver in the modern world. Then […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Gunfight On Fremont Street: O.K. Corral Part 1 Last weekend when I was teaching in Dayton, I had dinner with my friend Dave Spaulding. We talked about his return to magazine writing and this […]
Written by Greg Ellifritz I had an interesting question posed to me by a student in a recent Systems Collapse Medical Class I taught. He asked me: “If I have to shoot a criminal in a gunfight, should I provide first aid before the paramedics arrive?” It’s a good question. I’m probably going to […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Are We There Yet? Quality information and analysis from Paul Martin. You should buy his book. Best knife sheath for EDC ever! Craig gave me one of his El Nino push […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. So You’ve Decided To Prepare For Civil Unrest Paul’s thoughts on how best to prepare for any upcoming civil unrest. When discussing civil unrest, it’s useful to take a look at current trends. Read […]
