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Weekend Knowledge Dump- May 9, 2025

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Which Doesn’t Belong and Why Ammunition quality control is at a historic nadir.  Pay attention to the cartridges your are placing inside your self protection firearm.     Sinister Manipulations – SemiAuto Shotguns Shotgun […]

Posted on May 9, 2025 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, American Cop, API Prodigy, Bearing Arms, Clint Smith, close quarters shooting, counterambush, Dave Spaulding, Erick Gelhaus, firearms training, GreyBeard Actual, Gun Snobbery, Hock Hochheim, holsters, John Hearne, Legal, Lucky Gunner, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, police, police training, Primer Peak, Rich Nance, Safariland, scams, shooting drills, shotguns, sniper, The Revolver Guy, The Tactical Wire, tourniquets, travel, vehicle tactics View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- May 2, 2025

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Bring A Gun To A Knife Fight? Steve Tarani dispels some of the tired myths uneducated “gun people” spout about knife attacks.     Concealed Carry for Women A full-text annual magazine for female […]

Posted on May 2, 2025 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
ACLDN, Active Self Protection, Caleb Giddings, ccw, Claude Werner, Dave Spaulding, Defenders USA, Dr. David Yamane, Everyday Marksman, gelatin testing, knife attacks, Legal, Lon Etchison, Mark Fricke, Massad Ayoob, Michael Bane, Mike Boyle, Mr. Revolver Guy, pepper spray, pistoltraining.com, police, Police One, POM, Primer Peak, psychology, Pursuit Magazine, Rangemaster, red dot optics, revolvers, Rich Grassi, Ross Hick, school shootings, shooting drills, Steve Tarani, The Armory Life, The Shooting Wire, Uncle Zo, Warren Wilson, women's carry View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- March 7, 2025

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   A Deep Dive into Cases Where Civilians Stopped Active Shooters Very interesting data here.     Joining The One Percent In what category do you reside?  Any plans to change that?     Have […]

Posted on March 7, 2025 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
active killer, Active Self Protection, active shooter, AK-47, Alex Ooley, American Cop, American Fighting Revolver, American Handgunner, American Partisan, ballistic testing, building clearing, ccw, CPRC, Elmer Kieth, GAT Daily, history, John Farnam, Jonathan Willis, Karl Rehn, kidnapping, knife fighting, Legal, malfunctions, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, Mike Seeklander, pepper spray, police, POM, Primer Peak, Recoil Offgrid, shooting drills, statistics, Tactical Defense Institute, Tamara Keel, Terry Trahan, The Armory Life, The Firearms Blog, The Organic Prepper, travel, Uncle Zo, weapon mounted lights View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- November 15, 2024

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   With the upcoming presidential inauguration, the current worldwide military conflicts, and the extensive damage done by recent storms, the USA is in a very turbulent place right now.  Until things calm down, I’m going […]

Posted on November 15, 2024 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
A Girl and a Gun, ACLDN, API Prodigy, Claude Werner, crime statistics, Doug Casey, Ed Calderon, Erick Gelhaus, firearms training, Handwaving Freakoutery, Hock Hochheim, Legal, Marty Hayes, Massad Ayoob, Paul Martin, police training, Primer Peak, shooting drills, Swift Silent Deadly, terrorism, The Organic Prepper, The Truth About Guns, travel, USCCA, Zero Hedge View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- November 8, 2024

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   With the upcoming presidential inauguration, the current worldwide military conflicts, and the extensive damage done by recent storms, the USA is in a very turbulent place right now.  Until things calm down, I’m going […]

Posted on November 8, 2024 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
.22, Charles Askins, Clint Smith, crime statistics, Daniel Coyle, Dave Spaulding, Doom and Bloom, firearms training, Force Science Institute, Gabe White, Jelly Bryce, Larry Vickers, medical skills, Pat McNamara, Paul Martin, point shooting, Primer Peak, Recoil Offgrid, Richard Mann, Second Stoic, shooting drills, survival, Swift Silent Deadly, Target Barn, The Organic Prepper, The Tactical Wire, Tom Givens, travel View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- October 11, 2024

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   With the upcoming presidential election, the current worldwide military conflicts, and the extensive damage done by recent storms, the USA is in a very turbulent place right now.  Until things calm down, I’m going […]

Posted on October 11, 2024 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
American Cop, American Handgunner, Ammoland, ccw, Clint Smith, crowd violence, Dave Spaulding, Erick Gelhaus, firearms training, gangs, GAT Daily, Growing Up Guns, Guns Magazine, Gunsite, Hock Hochheim, Jeff Gonzales, Ken Campbell, Legal, Massad Ayoob, Mike Seeklander, Offgrid Survival, pistoltraining.com, Primer Peak, revolvers, Safariland, shooting drills, Steve Moses, Swift Silent Deadly, Tatiana Whitlock, Uncle Zo View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- July 26, 2024

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   New York Reload: Does It Work? I’d encourage you to put yourself on the shot timer and try drills like this.  It isn’t always a clear cut answer and it really depends on where […]

Posted on July 26, 2024 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, Adam Winch, American Cop, American Handgunner, Brian Hill\, ccw, Claude Werner, crime statistics, Crisis Medicine, crowd violence, edible wild plants, firearms training, Grant Cunningham, Gun Mag Warehouse, home invasion, Jim Cirillo, malfunctions, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, Paul Martin, Primer Peak, psychology, riots, Shelley Hill, shooting drills, Steve Tarani, Survival Sullivan, That Weems Guy, The Firearms Blog, The Human Behavior Podcast, The Shooting Wire, The Suited Shootist, Tiger McKee View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- May 31, 2024

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Managing Expectations I’m placing this article at the top of the list because it’s important and you should read it.  “Bendigo” is an talented writer and has some valuable life experiences to share. The […]

Posted on May 31, 2024 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, American Cop, American Handgunner, Bendigo Strange, birdshot, Breach Bang Clear, Dave Spaulding, Erick Gelhaus, family safety, GAT Daily, Glock, gunsmithing, Hock Hochheim, holsters, Jack Clemons, Jim Shanahan, Karl Rehn, malfunctions, Melody Lauer, Michael Bane, Mike Boyle, police, Primer Peak, Rangemaster, Recoil Magazine, Rich Grassi, shooting drills, Swift Silent Deadly, The Armory Life, The Revolver Guy, Uncle Zo View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- April 12, 2024

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Guns for Granny – Choosing A Gun for the Elderly or Infirm Some tips to solve a problem we will all be lucky enough to face someday.     Hair Triggers Massad Ayoob discusses […]

Posted on April 12, 2024 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
active killer, Active Self Protection, American Cop, Ben Stoeger, Buckeye Firearms, carjacking, church security, church shootings, crime statistics, Dave Spaulding, Erick Gelhaus, Firearms News, firearms training, GAT Daily, Gun Mag Warehouse, Jonathan Willis, Legal, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, Mike Seeklander, police training, precision rifle, Primer Peak, Rangemaster, Recoil Magazine, Recoil Offgrid, red dot sights, revolvers, shooting drills, sniping, snubnose, Springfield Armory, survival, Survival Sullivan, Swift Silent Deadly, The Revolver Guy View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- March 29, 2024

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Patterning the Judge Home Defender Part 1 – Judge Centric .410 Patterning a large selection of .410 defensive loads.  Read Patterning the Judge Home Defender Part 2 – Normal Buckshot as well.     […]

Posted on March 29, 2024 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
.22, A Girl and a Gun, Active Self Protection, Adam Winch, American Cop, AR-15, ccw, Claude Werner, Dave Spaulding, Erick Gelhaus, Faxon, Firearms News, firearms training, First Circle Safety, GAT Daily, gelatin testing, Gun Mag Warehouse, gunsmithing, Havok Journal, James Altucher, Karl Rehn, Massad Ayoob, Michael Bane, Mike Seeklander, Pat Rogers, pepper spray, police, pre-attack indicators, Primer Peak, Pro-Gun Millenial, Rangemaster, revolvers, Shelley Hill, shooting drills, Tamara Keel, Tatiana Whitlock, The Complete Combatant, The Revolver Guy, Walt Rauch View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- March 22, 2024

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 Buy Eclipse Insurance The hysteria over this eclipse is truly baffling to me.  As usual, Paul injects some sanity into a world filled with lunacy.  On the morning of the […]

Posted on March 22, 2024 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, American Cop, backup guns, Chris Fry, Claude Werner, ConcealedCarry.com, crime statistics, Doom and Bloom, Erick Gelhaus, GAT Daily, Gun Mag Warehouse, Gunsite, Marcus Wynne, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, Police One, Primer Peak, psychology, revolvers, shooting drills, Tiger McKee, Warren Wilson View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- March 15, 2024

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Surviving a Riot Solid riot survival information.  If you want an even more in depth look at the issue, my book has an entire chapter on the topic.     Concealed Carry Corner: Carry […]

Posted on March 15, 2024 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
American Cop, Andrew Branca, AR Build Junkie, AR-15, ccw, Claude Werner, crowd violence, Demonstrated Concepts, dry fire, Erick Gelhaus, Ernest Langdon, firearms training, Growing Up Guns, Gun Mag Warehouse, Handguns Magazine, Justin Dyal, Legal, Lucky Gunner, malfunctions, Massad Ayoob, Mike Seeklander, pistoltraining.com, Primer Peak, Rangemaster, revolvers, riots, Ryan Holiday, school shootings, school violence, shooting drills, Skillset Magazine, SWAT magazine, Swift Silent Deadly, Tamara Keel, Tessah Booth, The Firearms Blog, warning shots View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- March 8, 2024

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   2-RDS or not 2-RDS… That is the Question Do you need a red dot on your defensive handgun?  For more info on the topic, catch Lee Weems’ interview with Shane Gosa.  They discuss red dots […]

Posted on March 8, 2024 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
.32, 1911, active killer, Active Self Protection, Claude Werner, Dave Spaulding, Ed Head, Ed Monk, Empty Cases, Erick Gelhaus, fanny packs, firearms training, Force Science Institute, Growing Up Guns, Gun Mag Warehouse, Havok Journal, Karl Rehn, Ken Hackathorn, Lee Weems, LouAnn Hamblin, Lucky Gunner, Mark Hatmaker, Massad Ayoob, police training, Primer Peak, scams, school shootings, Shane Gosa, shooting drills, Spotter Up, statistics, SWAT magazine, Swift Silent Deadly, The Armory Life, The Revolver Guy, The Suited Shootist, The Tactical Wire, weapon mounted lights View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- March 1, 2024

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Federal’s #1 Buck Is Back When this load was originally introduced, it produced a much tighter pattern.  It will still likely be a great home defense load.     Thunderstick Summit After Action Report […]

Posted on March 1, 2024 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
ACLDN, active killer, Active Self Protection, active shooter, American Cop, Art Cason, ccw, Clint Smith, Clyde Caceres, Dave Spaulding, Dr. David Yamane, Ed Head, Erick Gelhaus, firearms training, Frank Groth, handgun stopping power, Havok Journal, history, Legal, Lucky Gunner, Massad Ayoob, Michael Bane, Mike Wood, police, police training, Primer Peak, Rangemaster, reloads, shooting drills, shotguns, snubnose, The Firearms Blog, The Shooting Wire, The Tactical Wire, Todd Green View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- February 16, 2024

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   The Dangerous Ambiguity Of Qualification Drills I hope all my police readers realize that every single cop who has ever been killed in a gunfight was considered “qualified” by his agency.     Reactionary […]

Posted on February 16, 2024 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
American Cop, Breach Bang Clear, Bryan McKean, Building Shooters, ccw, Dr. David Yamane, exercise, firearms training, flashlights, Gun Mag Warehouse, Justin Dyal, Karl Rehn, Melody Lauer, Mike Boyle, Mountain Guerilla, physical fitness, police training, pregnancy, Primer Peak, psychology, Recoil Magazine, Reflex Handgun, relationships, Richard Mann, Shelley Hill, shooting drills, Swift Silent Deadly, The Armory Life, The Revolver Guy, women's carry View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- February 2, 2024

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Guest Shot: Trendy or Noteworthy? (Part I) “Remember, fighting is final. If you engage in combat, you run the risk of being hurt or killed. It’s not a video game. There is no way […]

Posted on February 2, 2024 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
ACLDN, active killer, Active Self Protection, active shooter, Apache Solutions, appendix carry, Buckeye Firearms, ccw, Dave Spaulding, Ed Monk, firearms training, Gun Mag Warehouse, Gunsite, holsters, Integrated Skills Group, Kevin Davis, Legal, Massad Ayoob, Michael Bane, police, Primer Peak, Rangemaster, Recoil Offgrid, revolvers, robbery, school shootings, shooting drills, SWAT magazine, Swift Silent Deadly, The Armory Life View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- January 5, 2024

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Ayoob: Is Ankle Carry a Good (or Bad) Idea? Massad discusses ankle carry. On the same topic, you might also enjoy How to Carry and Deploy an Ankle Gun.   Music and Behavior I’m a […]

Posted on January 5, 2024 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
ACLDN, Active Self Protection, After Babel, air guns, American Cop, ankle holsters, Borderland Beat, Claude Werner, Crisis Medicine, crowd violence, drugs, Erick Gelhaus, Gila Hayes, Handwaving Freakoutery, holsters, ITS Tactical, Ken Hackathorn, Left of Greg podcast, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, Mike Ox, Mike Wood, Paul Martin, Pew Pew Tactical, pistoltraining.com, police, Primer Peak, red dot sights, Reflex Handgun, school shootings, school violence, shooting drills, shotguns, Swift Silent and Deadly, The Armory Life, Tier Three Tactical View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- December 29, 2023

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Terrifying moment Prague gunman David Kozak takes shot after shot The best information about the Prague active killer I’ve seen, along with video of him shooting from the rooftop. Using a rifle with a […]

Posted on December 29, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
active killer, Active Self Defense, active shooter, American Cop, building search tactics, Calibre Press, ccw, Citizens Safety Academy, Claude Werner, Dave Spaulding, firearms training, Force Science Institute, Gun Free Zone, Hock Hochheim, holsters, Integrated Skills Group, Jordan Harbinger, Legal, Mark Manson, Marty Hayes, medical skills, Paul Martin, Primer Peak, psychology, Rangemaster, red dot sights, reloading, Richard Nance, shooting drills, Swift Silent and Deadly, terrorism, The Suited Shootist, Travis Howze, Uncle Zo, vehicle tactics, Widener's View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- December 15, 2023

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   6 Lessons Learned About Appendix Carry If any of you are considering changing your mode of carry.  For more concealment advice, watch 3 Basic Tools to Reduce Printing and learn about these important principles. […]

Posted on December 15, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, American Cop, American Handgunner, body armor, caliber press, ccw, Erick Gelhaus, GAT Daily, gelatin testing, holsters, Integrated Skills Group, Kevin Creighton, knife fights, low light, Lucky Gunner, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, Michael de Bethencourt, Mike Boyle, PHLster, police, police training, Primer Peak, psychology, red dot sights, reloading, revolvers, Richard Mann, shooting drills, snubnose, SWAT magazine, Tamara Keel, The Armory Life, The Firearms Blog View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- November 24, 2023

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   A BUG From My Pocket It’s tough to beat a J-frame or LCR carried in a pocket for some low-threat self protection scenarios.     Armed Lifestyle Magazine Issue 10 Some useful articles in […]

Posted on November 24, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
.22, Active Self Protection, American Cop, Bryan Eastridge, ccw, Clint Smith, crime prevention, Darryl Bolke, Erick Gelhaus, firearms training, holsters, impact weapons, Integrated Skills Group, John Johnston, Lucky Gunner, Michael Bane, pepper spray, pistoltraining.com, pocket carry, Primer Peak, revolvers, saps, shooting drills, shotguns, Small Wars Journal, Spotter Up, Tamara Keel, The Firearms Blog View Post
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