Last weekend I taught a few classes at the annual Rangemaster Tactical Conference . It’s one of my favorite training events. This was my 9th year teaching there. I taught two sessions of my new lecture class “Safe Travels in Dangerous Places.” I also taught a beginner’s live fire class covering pistol retention shooting. I […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Why “Gray” Is the New Black: Assessing Baseline and Blending In Daisy discusses why it’s important to blend in and how to achieve the “gray man” look. Chumming For Monsters Michael Bane […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Sometimes You Gotta Think Outside The Box Students in my classes regularly ask me about the viability of tossing a wallet or car keys in the direction of the attacker and running away. Here’s an […]
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 […]
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 […]
Written by: Greg Ellifritz I got this one from the Rangemaster Instructor Course I attended last year. It is also described as the “drill of the month” in Rangemaster’s December 2020 Newsletter (opens to PDF). Here are the specifics: Rangemaster Baseline Skills Assessment Drill Use a B-8 repair center, FBI-IP-1 bullseye, […]
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 […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. TESTING .300 BLACKOUT BALLISTICS Gel testing subsonic .300 Blackout rounds from a short barrel. Speaking of ballistic gelatin, you may also like Ballistic Gel: Purpose, Protocol, & Best Ones. The Smith & […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Industry Secrets To Buying Ammo (What Nobody Tells You) An option for finding ammo that lots of shoppers haven’t considered. Why Everyone Likes Lever Actions As my friend Darryl Bolke says: “Museum […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Staying Alive in the Brave New World Michael bane shares some valuable survival information. On the same topic, you should also read WARNING: Armed Conflict in America Is a Turning Point. Are You Prepared? […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Short Barreled Rifles vs Pistol Braces A high quality analysis of the issues involved with having a short barreled “pistol” with a stabilizing brace. I think these are exceptionally handy. When I’m driving out […]
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 […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Small-Caliber Handguns for Self-Defense? I’m looking forward to picking up a Ruger LCP in .22 long rifle after they’ve been on the market for a few more months. SKS: Variations, Upgrades, & […]
*This article is a guest post from my friend Jonathan Willis. Jonathan is a retired paramedic and fire lieutenant who teaches with Dave Spaulding for Handgun Combatives. Jonathan has extensive firearms training experience, but this was the first shotgun course he took. I took the class as well and echo the author’s comments. The class […]
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 […]
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 […]
Written by: Greg Ellifritz The Casino Drill was devised by Rangemaster’s Tom Givens as an exercise designed to evaluate/train multiple skill sets in the context of defensive handgun shooting. Tom provides a description of this drill in his September 2017 Rangemaster news letter (opens to PDF). If you are a video person, watch […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Odd But Good? Some historical firearms technology that you’ve likely never seen before. FILLING THE GAP BETWEEN TOO LITTLE AND TOO MUCH FORCE Pepper spray is an incredibly valuable bit of gear […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. 6 Cheap Tips To Secure Your Home Right Now Home safety isn’t solely a function of being armed. Lock your damn doors! Magazine Springs and More You do occasionally clean your magazines, […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. NO POLITICS Initial Analysis of Murders in White Settlement TX Church Last weekend’s church shooting in Texas has the internet abuzz. There is quite a bit of bad information regarding the attack floating around […]
