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, […]
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- July 3, 2020
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. PCC Showdown: H&K SP5 vs Kalashnikov USA KP9 vs CMMG Banshee I get a lot of questions about pistol caliber carbines. I’m really not the right one to ask, as I don’t own any […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- June 26, 2020
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 […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- June 19, 2020
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Jeff Cooper on .40 handguns For those of you interested in the history or cartridge development. Hidden History: The Carcano is the Rifle Used to Assassinate President John F. Kennedy A little […]
The Rayshard Brooks Shooting
Written by: Greg Ellifritz Lots of folks have contacted me asking for my perspective on the recent police shooting of Rayshard Brooks. For those of you unfamiliar with the incident, police received a 911 call about a man unconscious behind the wheel in the drive through lane of a Wendy’s restaurant. A cop arrived, […]
“I’ll Just Hold Him for the Police”
Written by: Greg Ellifritz I hear this statement with some regularity from some of my students and the folks who comment on the articles I post. Have you ever actually tried to hold someone on the ground when they don’t want to be held? It’s not as easy as you may assume. I […]
Defending Police Departments and Government Buildings from Active Killer Attacks
Written by: Greg Ellifritz You are probably watching the news about the frequent protests about policing in the United States. Police stations across the country are being attacked and looted. Officers are being injured and killed. Rioters took over a Minneapolis police substation. Rioters also took over the Seattle East Precinct police station after […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- June 12, 2020
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. A letter to the American public: Why you must decide what you want from cops Do you want the pit bull or the golden retriever? You can’t have both. For more information about the […]
Cops: The Young versus The Old
Written by Greg Ellifritz I’ve been working lately with a very young crew of cops. I usually work the street with up to four other officers and a sergeant. It isn’t unusual to have the combined years of service of those five guys adding up to a number significantly less than the 25 years […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- June 5, 2020
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 […]
“Peace Officers” vs. “Law Enforcement Officers”
Written by: Greg Ellifritz Last week, I became involved in a discussion about the term “law enforcement officer.” That’s what many cops are calling themselves these days. The words sound almost professional. The problem isn’t really with the term itself; it’s when officers embrace the idea that their sole occupational mission is to find […]
“Watching a Murder”
Written by: Greg Ellifritz I had a friend send me a message yesterday. He wanted to know how a bystander might intervene in a situation like what happened in Minneapolis. My friend told me he didn’t want to stand around “watching a murder.” How does one safely intervene when cops are mistreating a prisoner? […]
Fixing Police Training Failures
Written by: Greg Ellifritz I am constantly reminded of the saying that “If you want to learn something new, read an old book.” I was recently re-reading the 1935 edition of Pistol and Revolver Shooting by A.L.A. Himmelwright and found some very useful ideas. I often complain that the firearms shooting skill levels […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- May 8, 2020
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 […]
Unique Perspectives on COVID-19- Part Nine
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 […]
Dig Only One Rig
*This is a guest post from my friend Bryan McKean. Bryan is the training officer for the police department where I work and has significant combatives and firearms training experience. In this piece, Bryan writes about how switching to carrying just one type of gun led to a performance increase. Personally, while I can see […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- May 1, 2020
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 […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- April 24, 2020
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 […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- April 17, 2020
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. 10 Common Concealed Carry Mistakes To Avoid Mistake #1 is probably the worst of the list. Unfortunately about 98% of the people who carry guns in public are guilty of violating it. If you […]
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. […]