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Posts tagged "police"

Post-Shooting Procedures for the Active Killer Gunfight

Written by Greg Ellifritz   In Colorado last week, an active killer shot a police officer and then began to fire his shotgun at other targets in the crowded downtown area.  After running out of ammo, the killer then went to his vehicle and swapped his shotgun out for an AR-15 rifle and continued firing.  […]

Posted on June 28, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in News and Tactical Advice
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What Happens to my CCW Gun if I am taken to the Hospital?

  Written by: Greg Ellifritz A reader  wrote in to ask me a question about what happens to a person who is carrying a firearm when that person needs medical assistance.   “After one is involved in an auto collision (when not severely injured, but needs to be medically evaluated), what is the best practice […]

Posted on June 1, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Reader Questions
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- May 28, 2021

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Do You Need A Red Dot Sight On Your Carry Pistol? Information to help you make a better decision about a complex topic.     27 STATISTICS ON GUNSHOT WOUNDS: HOW MUCH DOES IT […]

Posted on May 28, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
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More on the “Educational Beatdown”

Written by: Greg Ellifritz   Yesterday I wrote an article about an “Educational Beatdown.”  The article was extremely well received and generated more than 10,000 pageviews.  If you haven’t read the article, go back and check it out before reading further.   In the article, I stated: “It isn’t a black/white thing.  The same type […]

Posted on May 25, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Articles
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The Need for Truth

This is a guest article written by a friend who has more than 25 years experience as a Federal law enforcement officer, supervisor, and firearms instructor.  He would like to remain anonymous. -Greg     A common discussion when cops talk is how it seems that those at the higher levels of the organization are […]

Posted on May 17, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Articles
guest author, police View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- May 14, 2021

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Evidence of Glock Carbine: Patents and Proofs This is a good sign, but I won’t be holding my breath.  I took my first Glock armorer school in 1997. The instructor told us that Glock […]

Posted on May 14, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- May 7, 2021

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   AR Magazines & Case for the 20-Round Mag with Steve “Yeti” Fisher Steve Fisher discusses the utility of the 20-round AR-15 magazine.     Lubing Your GLOCK in … 3, 2, 1 Easy Steps […]

Posted on May 7, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
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The St. Ann’s Hospital Shooting

Last week in my hometown of Columbus, Ohio police officers had to shoot an armed patient in a local hospital.  Officers recorded the entirety of the close range shooting with their body cameras.  The shooting was unusual both by happening in a hospital and requiring a close quarters empty hand response to a lethal threat.  […]

Posted on April 22, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Articles, Reader Questions
Close quarter shooting, extreme close range, police, police shootings View Post

Protecting Local Businesses from Looters

I received an interesting question from one of my readers.  He wanted to know the best course of action to prevent his local businesses from being burned to the ground or looted during a violent protest.   “Hi Greg I’m a big fan. I know you say that a person should mind their own business […]

Posted on April 20, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Reader Questions
arson, burglary, looting, Michael Bane, mobs, police, riots View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- April 16, 2021

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Peep Sight vs Open Sight: A Tale of Two Radii Interesting data.  I enjoy reading casual studies like this one.  Want more science?  Read DO YOU NEED A VERTICAL FORE GRIP ON YOUR RIFLE: […]

Posted on April 16, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- March 12, 2021

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Chauvin Trial Attorney Andrew Branca is providing legal analysis on the Chauvin trial in Minnesota. His summary of the first day’s proceedings is very thorough and insightful. I think a lot of you might […]

Posted on March 12, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- February 26, 2021

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   How to improve your situational awareness with natural threat detection mechanisms A situational awareness primer.  For more information, check out PREPARATION: THE BEST COMPLEMENT TO SITUATIONAL AWARENESS.     Robbers Lose To Officer With […]

Posted on February 26, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- February 19, 2021

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   On conquering COVID, the invisible suspect Did you know that 196 police officers died from Covid-19 in 2020?  That was four times greater than the number killed by firearms.     What Shot Feedback […]

Posted on February 19, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- February 5, 2020

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   The Backpack Gun Project: Part 2 Another excellent article from Lucky Gunner.     The Sound of Silence – An Overview of Firearm Sound Suppressors Suppressor basics.     By the Numbers: Gun Ownership […]

Posted on February 5, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- January 22, 2021

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   WHAT IF YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD IS ATTACKED BY AN ANGRY MOB? This is a prescient article for those who are paying attention.  I predict that some of our countrymen will need to understand these ideas […]

Posted on January 22, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- January 15, 2021

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   A Guide for Parents: Understanding Youth Mental Health and Preventing Unauthorized Access to Firearms This looks like an excellent resource for gun-owning parents.     Road Rage Statistics An in-depth analysis of the issues […]

Posted on January 15, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- January 8, 2021

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Weaver vs. Picatinny: What’s the Difference? The two most commonly available optics rails and their differences.     Sheriff identifies pastor killed in East Texas church shooting An interesting case that my church security […]

Posted on January 8, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- December 18, 2020

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Concealed Carrier Assaulted By Man Who Pulls Knife, And Makes Many Mistakes During This Incident Take the time to watch this short surveillance video.  It’s pretty much the epitome of how not to handle […]

Posted on December 18, 2020 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- December 11, 2020

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Is Your Neighborhood Safe? 6 Tools to Help You Find Out Valuable resources that will help you identify the crime trends in an area where you may be living or visiting.     Speed […]

Posted on December 11, 2020 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
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Best Law Enforcement Fixed Blade Knife

Written by: Greg Ellifritz   I recently received an excellent question from a reader.  It’s a valuable topic so I decided to address it in this public forum rather than simply replying to his email.   “I have been reading your blog for several years and been impressed by the content. If you have some […]

Posted on December 7, 2020 by Greg Ellifritz in Gear Reviews
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