I recently saw this video and it caused me to think about how common criminal attacks are fundamentally changing. Take a few seconds and watch the clip. Surveillance video shows brutal attack on cashier in gas station robbery Watch the latest video at foxnews.com Traditionally, the most likely criminal attack most folks […]
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- September 22, 2023

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 […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- August 11, 2023

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. A Parent’s Guide to Concealed Carry Some family safety tips. The art of dynamic entry: Breaching a locked bus Here is a topic that isn’t covered very often. Bus takedowns are hard. […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- July 14, 2023

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 […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- June 30, 2023

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 […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- June 9, 2023

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? […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- March 3, 2023

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. The Ancient FBI Machine Gun Course I love history and I love guns. Those facts mean that I really enjoyed this article. It might be a fun drill to do with some of the […]
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. […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- October 28, 2022

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Five Reasons You Should Carry A Fixed Blade: Are Folders Really Cooler? Proponents of using the knife for self defense will tell you that fixed blade knives are demonstrably better for the task than […]
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 […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- September 2, 2022

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Physical Fitness — Does it Impact Our Shooting Fundamentals? Getting fitter improves your life expectancy across multiple domains. Personal Safety Can Mean Seeming Rude “Even though it gets a bad rap, intuitive […]
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 […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- August 5, 2022

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Concealed Carry Corner: Open vs Closed Emitter Red Dots For Carrying Let’s get started with an article about the difference between two different types of red dot handgun sights. Continuing on the topic, you’ll […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- April 29, 2022

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Blast from the Past: Popular Police Speedloaders of the 1970s School is in session if you want to learn about the historical evolution of revolver speedloaders. For the latest evolution of the concept, check […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- March 18, 2022

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Thinking About Deep Concealment I agree with Michael here. Most of my time I’m either armed with a very compact 9mm or my .22 mag J-frame. I’m finding myself carrying the full sized 9mm […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- March 4, 2022

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. 5 Different Shotgun Shell Holders – Which Works Best? While I would never castigate someone for carrying extra ammunition, it’s hard to find many armed citizen defensive shotgun uses where more than a couple […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- February 11, 2022

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Proactive Awareness in Transitional Spaces “A transitional space is, as the name implies, a space that a person occupies when transitioning from one location to another. The parking lot of Walmart is a transitional […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump – February 4, 2022

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. EMERGENCY VEHICLE KIT | Your Roadside Lifeline After this week’s winter weather across much of the USA, some of you are undoubtedly thinking about upgrading your vehicle survival kit. This article will get you […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- January 21, 2022

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Sometimes, Escaping Is The Path Forward Running away is a viable self defense technique. My question to you is “when is the last time you ran a sprint?” If it was in high school […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- November 5, 2021

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. 6 Dead Giveaways That You’re Armed “The operative word in “concealed carry” is “concealed.” While a lot of the public, even including some potential criminals, might not notice a lot beyond body language clues…but […]