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Posts tagged "pre-assault indicators"

Weekend Knowledge Dump- April 25, 2025

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   What is the right trigger? Thoughts on handgun triggers.     Magtech Revolver Ammo – Stay Away I had the exact same problem with Magtech .32 ammo about a year ago.  After I wrote about […]

Posted on April 25, 2025 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
.32, Ammoman School of Guns, API Prodigy, Brene Brown, Calibre Press, ccw, Chris Cypert, Concealed Nation, Doug Deaton, firearms training, GAT Daily, gun digest, history, holsters, Jack Donovan, John Hearne, Karl Rehn, Legal, Lon Etchison, low light, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, Mike Wood, Oleg Volk, point shooting, police, pre-assault indicators, Primary and Secondary, psychology, red dot optics, Safariland, SafeMind Defense, shooting drills, shotguns, Steve Tarani, Swift Silent Deadly, That Shotgun Blog, The Armory Life, The Human Behavior Podcast, The Revolver Guy, tourniquets, vehicle tactics View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- February 21, 2025

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Careful! The ATF Might Still Be After Your Pistol Brace The latest on the pistol brace saga.     Why The 1911 Will Never Die I’m not the biggest 1911 fan, but I know […]

Posted on February 21, 2025 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
active killer, Active Response Training, active shooter, AK-47, Ammoman School of Guns, ballistics, body language, Chris Hernandez, Claude Werner, Erick Gelhaus, gelatin testing, Gun Snobbery, John Boyd, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, open carry, pepper spray, police, pre-assault indicators, red dot optics, Safariland, school shootings, shooting drills, shotguns, statistics, suppressors, Swift Silent Deadly, The Tactical Wire, The Truth About Guns, tourniquets View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- June 14, 2024

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Got a Light? Weaponlights, Handhelds, and Concealed Carry Chris Cypert shares his thoughts on lights.     Basic Two-Handed Shooting Stances The primary handgun shooting stances and the differences between each.     9 […]

Posted on June 14, 2024 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
.32, A Girl and a Gun, American Cop, American Handgunner, appendix carry, backup guns, ccw, Chris Cypert, Cornered Cat, dry fire, Ed Monk, exercise, firearms training, flashlights, Forge of Freedom, GAT Daily, gelatin testing, Gun Mag Warehouse, history, Hock Hochheim, holsters, Jeff Cooper, Karl Rehn, Kathy Jackson, Legal, Massad Ayoob, Mountain Guerilla, physical fitness, pre-assault indicators, psychology, Recoil Magazine, Richard Mann, Safariland, shooting drills, Tatiana Whitlock, Tier Three Tactical, Tiger McKee, Uncle Zo View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- December 1, 2023

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Weapon Lights on Handguns: Essential or Unnecessary? Dave Spaulding talks weapon mounted lights.     Home Defense with Tom Givens Tom Givens discusses some home defense tips.  After you read this article, check out […]

Posted on December 1, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
.380, ACLDN, active killer, Active Self Protection, AR-15, carjacking, Claude Werner, Clint Smith, compensators, Crisis Medicine, Dave Spaulding, dry fire, firearms training, flashlights, gun digest, Guns Magazine, home defense, impact weapons, Karl Rehn, Legal, Lucky Gunner, medical skills, Modern Survival Blog, Mountain Man Medical, pistoltraining.com, police, pre-assault indicators, Rangemaster, Recoil Magazine, Richard Mann, Ross Hick, sap, school shootings, shooting drills, situational awareness, The Armory Life, Tom Givens, Vuurwapen Blog, weapon mounted lights View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- September 17, 2021

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   TFB Armorer’s Bench: Complete AR15 Disassembly – Bolt Carrier Group The rioting and the pandemic happening in the background of our lives over the past couple of years has prompted millions of people to but […]

Posted on September 17, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Annette Evans, AR-15, ccw, holsters, medical skills, medicinal plants, Michael Bane, On Her Own, Pew Pew Tactical, pre-assault indicators, Reflex Handgun, robbery, Sam Coffman, shooting drrills, shotguns, Spotter Up, Swift Silent Deadly, Tamara Keel, terrorism, The Firearms Blog View Post

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
Active Self Protection, AR-15, bug out, Caleb Giddings, Cecil Burch, Claude Werner, crime statistics, Dave Spaulding, Gun Mag Warehouse, holsters, home security, kidnapping, knives, Larry Mudgett, lever action rifles, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, Mountain Man Medical, Organic Prepper, Paul Howe, Pew Pew Tactical, PHLster, police, pre-assault indicators, Primer Peak, Recoil Magazine, revolvers, Selco, shooting drills, speedloaders, survival, Tamara Keel, The Suited Shootist, tourniquets, Wim Demeere View Post

Trainers You Should Know- John Murphy

Written by: Greg Ellifritz   There are more competent firearms instructors teaching quality classes than ever before in human history.  None of us has a corner on the market.  Just like I’ve trained with dozens of top instructors over the years, my students will also train with other teachers.  That’s a good thing.   In […]

Posted on December 8, 2020 by Greg Ellifritz in Articles
Ballistic Radio, Caleb Causey, Cecil Burch, Civilian Carry Radio, Claude Werner, Craig Douglas, Dave Spaulding, Gabe White, John Farnam, John Murphy, Lee Weems, Massad Ayoob, Pat Rogers, Paul Sharp, pre-assault indicators, Spencer Keepers, Tim Herron, Tom Givens View Post

How to Spot a Bad Guy- A Comprehensive Look at Body Language and Pre-Assault Indicators

Written by: Greg Ellifritz   This article is part of a chapter from my new book Choose Adventure- Safe Travel in Dangerous Places.  If you like this style of information written in the context of international travel, please consider buying a copy.  It’s on sale 30% off until May 5th.  The paperback version will be […]

Posted on April 27, 2020 by Greg Ellifritz in Articles
body language, pre-assault indicators, psychology View Post

In the Name of Self Defense

Anyone who has studied the science of self protection for a long time will recognize the name Marc “The Animal” MacYoung.  I first started reading MacYoung’s books when I was in high school.  Back in the late 1980s, he was one of the few authors who wrote about real life street combat and the psychology […]

Posted on March 19, 2019 by Greg Ellifritz in Book Reviews
crime prevention, Marc MacYoung, pre-assault indicators View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- February 1, 2019

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Utah Mall Shooting – After Action Medical Report Enlightening commentary about handling the medical aspect of an active killer event.  Especially note his comment on the nearly useless nature of  improvised tourniquets without windlasses. […]

Posted on February 1, 2019 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
ACLDN, active killer, Active Self Protection, active shooter, AR-15, ccw, Cecil Burch, civilian gunfighter, firearms training, Integrated Skills Group, Jack Donovan, Legal, Lucky Gunner, medical skills, Michael Bane, Mike Pannone, Mountain Guerilla, police, pre-assault indicators, revolvers, Scott Reitz, snubnose, survival, SWAT magazine, The Revolver Guy, Vuurwapen Blog View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- January 11, 2019

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   You Are Dangerous “You, my friend, are dangerous.”     Marksmanship Mediocrity “At the end of the day – whether you are a shooter or an instructor, you have the ability to determine what […]

Posted on January 11, 2019 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, American Partisan, AR-15, art of manliness, Bill Blowers, Claude Werner, Derek DeBrosse, firearms training, forgotten weapons, history, holsters, Integrated Skills Group, John Mosby, Legal, medical skills, open carry, Paul Sharp, PHLster, pocket pistols, police, police training, pre-assault indicators, Primary and Secondary, Rangemaster View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- January 4, 2019

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   The Best .22 LR Handguns for Concealed Carry I occasionally carry a .22 defensively.  I relied on two of them when they were the only guns I could carry after a surgery a couple […]

Posted on January 4, 2019 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
.22, active killer, Active Self Protection, active shooter, ccw, Claude Werner, Craig Douglas, crowd violence, family safety, firearms cleaning, firearms training, ITS Tactical, John Murphy, Ken Hackathorn, Lucky Gunner, Matthew Allen, medical skills, Michael Bane, Mountain Guerilla, Pat McNamara, Pew Pew Tactical, Phil Elmore, police, pre-assault indicators, revolvers, Rick Hinderer, shooting drills, situational awareness, Surefire, tactical pens, Tamara Keel, third world travel, Tier Three Tactical, travel, William Aprill View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- November 16. 2018

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.     Down Range Radio #593: Shotguns as a Self-Defense Tool An excellent resource on all things shotgun.     Home-Defense Shotgun Handling: Advice from the Experts For even more shotgun content, check out these […]

Posted on November 16, 2018 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, AR-15, Buckeye Firearms, ccw, Cecil Burch, crime statistics, David Yamane, domestic violence, firearms cleaning, ground fighting, Growing Up Guns, Gun Culture 2.0, Hock Hochheim, ITS Tactical, Jeff Gonzales, knife fighting, Krebs on Security, Legal, medical skills, Michael Bane, Pat Rogers, pistol caliber carbines, pre-assault indicators, Ralph Mroz, scams, shotguns, SWAT magazine, The Art of Manliness, Tim Herron, tourniquets, Wim Demeere View Post

Solve the Problem Before You Need Your Gun

Written by: Greg Ellifritz   I was reading a news account of a defensive gun use yesterday when I was struck by two things.   Before I get to my insights, read the short article: Armed Portland Woman Fends Off Flasher High on Crystal Meth.   The article talks about a woman who drew a […]

Posted on September 17, 2018 by Greg Ellifritz in Articles
pre-assault indicators, psychology, rape View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- May 18, 2018

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Pre-Attack Indicators A thorough compilation of the research about what “tells” a criminal displays immediately prior to his attack.  I’ve never seen anyone use or advocate his “emergency time out” hand positioning.  I like […]

Posted on May 18, 2018 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
active killer, active shooter, Alain Burrese, awareness, Ballistic Radio, Breach Bang Clear, ccw, crime statistics, Dave Young, Ed's Manifesto, FBI, firearms training, holsters, identity theft, Jeff Gonzales, Ken Hackathorn, Krebs on Security, Legal, Mark Manson, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, pre-assault indicators, Raven Concealment, Richard Nance, shooting drills, Short Barrel Shepherd, third world travel View Post

Bad Survival Math: Fail to Recognize Assaultive Behavior + Denial =Throat Cut

Written by: Greg Ellifritz I found the article linked below.  It covers a random stabbing where an unknown man cut a woman’s throat on a busy street in New York City.  The article is quite instructive as both the attacker and victim acted predictably.  Read the short article below: Slashing Victim Detail Terrifying Moment a […]

Posted on December 5, 2017 by Greg Ellifritz in News and Tactical Advice
pre-assault indicators, psychology View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- February 3, 2017

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Using an Inner Tube as a Knife Mount A handy option for mounting a low-profile fixed blade to your belt.  Read his updated suggestion as well.     Skill Set: Knives for Self-Defense I […]

Posted on February 3, 2017 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
.380 acp, Active Self Protection, Dave Spaulding, Gabe Suarez, Kelly McCann, knife attack, knives, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, open carry, police, pre-assault indicators, Rangemaster, Short Barrel Shepherd, terrorism, third world travel, travel View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- September 16, 2016

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Does Temperature Affect Bullet Point of Impact? Temperature affects velocity.  Velocity affects point of impact.     Travelling Abroad: Mind Your Manners While Staying Alert Some tips to help keep you from getting your […]

Posted on September 16, 2016 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
active killer, active shooter, Chris Hernandez, Claude Werner, Dave Spaulding, dryfire, holsters, Massad Ayoob, police, pre-assault indicators, shooting drills, Spotter Up, survival, Tamara Keel, travel View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- August 26, 2016

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Basic Tactics: 360 Degree Security and Formations A few formation options for moving with multiple people.  Each formation has certain advantages and drawbacks.  It’s up to you to practice so that you can understand […]

Posted on August 26, 2016 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
active killer, Active Self Protection, active shooter, Andrew Branca, Growing Up Guns, home security, Legal, pre-assault indicators, Short Barrel Shepherd, Spotter Up, statistics, survival, Survival Sullivan, tactics, Weapons Man View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- December 11, 2015

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Building a Bolt Bag: Being Prepared to Go At Any Moment Do you have a “bolt bag?”  This article from ITS Tactical explains the concept and why you may need one.  While you are […]

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
ccw, communication, diet, Gun Nuts Media, ITS Tactical, James LaFond, Legal, Massad Ayoob, pre-assault indicators, Ralph Mroz, rifles, shooting drills, survival View Post
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