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Posts tagged "rifles"

Shooting Drill- Viking Tactics Rifle/Handgun Transition Drill

Written by: Greg Ellifritz Viking Tactics owner Kyle Lamb has a very fast paced rifle/handgun transition drill you should be trying if you have a range that allows for forward movement towards the target.  The drill covers strong and weak shoulder rifle shooting, sling transitions, and pistol transitions in a very short time frame.   You’ll […]

Posted on July 27, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Shooting Drills
handguns, Kyle Lamb, rifles, shooting drills, Viking Tactics View Post

Choosing and Equipping Your First AR-15 Rifle

Written by: Greg Ellifritz     Do you own an AR-15?  If not, you should be thinking about buying one before the next pandemic threat or new piece pf gun control legislation makes it more difficult to do so.  You will regret not spending the money now when prices triple in the wake of any […]

Posted on May 15, 2020 by Greg Ellifritz in Gear Reviews
AR-15, optics, rifles View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- October 4, 2019

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Revisiting The 21-Foot Rule The “21-foot rule” has been widely misunderstood and misapplied in the years since it was first published.  Here is a good discussion of the evolution of this “rule” with links […]

Posted on October 4, 2019 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
active killer, Active Self Protection, active shooter, AK-47, AR-15, ccw, Claire Wolfe, Dave Spaulding, Doom and Bloom, Ed Monk, exercise, FPF Training, Glock, Growing Up Guns, health, holsters, Kerry Davis, Mark Sisson, medical skills, Mike Seeklander, PHLster, pistoltraining.com, Practical Eschatology, rifles, Ryan Holiday, shooting drills, sights, Strategos, T-Nation, The Complete Combatant, The Revolver Guy, Tim Ferriss View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- September 27, 2019

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Protecting Houses of Worship, Part 1 A very useful two part series on church security.  Read Part Two Here.     Spare Gun Parts: Why You Need Them Now I personally believe that one’s […]

Posted on September 27, 2019 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
.22, Active Self Protection, AR-15, Breach Bang Clear, Caleb Giddings, church security, Claude Werner, Craig Douglas, David Yamane, drones, Ed Head, gelatin tests, Larry Vickers, leadership, Lucky Gunner, medical skills, optics, Pat McNamara, Paul Carlson, police training, precision rifle, Recoil Offgrid, revolvers, rifles, Ron Avery, scopes, shooting drills, shotguns, Spotter Up, Tamara Keel, Tier Three Tactical, Tiger McKee, travel View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- August 30, 2019

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Best Body Armor [2019 Tested]: Hard Plates & Soft Armor As restrictions on body armor may soon be enacted, you might consider picking some up. Here is a decent review of they different types, […]

Posted on August 30, 2019 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
active killer, Active Self Protection, active shooter, ballistics, body armor, ccw, Doom and Bloom, firearms training, gelatin tests, Grant Cunningham, James LaFond, Jeff Cooper, Karl Rehn, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, Melody Lauer, Practical Eschatology, precision rifle, range 365, Recoil Magazine, rifles, Seth Godin, shooting drills, shotguns, sniper, travel View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- November 17, 2017

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   The T.A.B.B.E. Test – Erik Kondo This seems like a reasonable metric with which to judge the merits of a particular fighting technique.     Can Loaded Magazines Stop Bullets or Increase the Effectiveness […]

Posted on November 17, 2017 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- May 5, 2017

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Why Do I Need a Rifle? Words of wisdom from a very experienced SWAT cop and trainer. “We carry handguns to defend ourselves and our loved ones from an unexpected deadly threat. When we […]

Posted on May 5, 2017 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
active killer, Active Self Protection, active shooter, AK-47, AR-15, ccw, Claude Werner, firearms cleaning, firearms training, holsters, Larry Mudgett, medical skills, police, Primary and Secondary, psychology, Rangemaster, revolvers, rifles, scams, shooting drills, survival View Post

Wound Ballistics Workshop

Written by Greg Ellifritz   I’ve been getting quite a few questions about recommended ammunition for defensive rifles and pistols.  I originally wrote this article four years ago, but the information is still critically valid and will answer many folks’ questions.  Read about the gelatin test session I participated in and take a look at […]

Posted on December 20, 2016 by Greg Ellifritz in Articles
ammunition, AR-15, ballistics, gelatin tests, police, rifles, stopping power View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- January 1, 2016

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   IN EXTREMIS COMMUNICATION, PART 1 One of the biggest problems I have with my students is training them in the VERBAL aspects of self protection.  This article provides phenomenal information from my friend Larry Lindenman […]

Posted on January 1, 2016 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
active killer, Breach Bang Clear, ccw, Cecil Burch, communication, CP Journal, ground fighting, holsters, John Mosby, Ken Hackathorn, Larry Lindenman, Legal, medical skills, medicine, Paul Sharp, Precision Rifle Blog, Ralph Mroz, Recoil, rifles, survival, Tom Givens, verbalization, William Aprill 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

Weekend Knowledge Dump- November 6, 2015

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   AR Lower-Receiver Build: Trigger Group Installation The most common home gunsmithing project I see my students take on with their AR-15 rifles is a trigger replacement.  A good match trigger (I like the Geissele) […]

Posted on November 6, 2015 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Adaptive Defense Concepts, AR-15, awareness, diet, economic collapse, gel testing, Gun Nuts Media, gunsmithing, James LaFond, Max Velocity Tactical, medicine, optics, Paul Sharp, pepper spray, Practical Eschatology, Rangemaster, rifles, scopes, survival, teaching, terrorism View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- September 4, 2015

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   How to Avoid Getting Pickpocketed A comprehensive guide to pickpocketing tactics.  Pay extra attention to all of the distractions listed in the article.  Those are the ones that tend to be very successful against […]

Posted on September 4, 2015 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, AR-15, art of manliness, chokes, Claude Werner, Dave Spaulding, drones, firearm maintenance, firearms training, FPF Training, Glock, Legal, Mad Science Defense, Max Velocity Tactical, medical skills, medicine, Mike Seeklander, police shootings, Prepared Gun Owner, rifles, Rory Miller, sights, survival View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- July 31, 2015

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.     11 Things I Learned From Working In Social Media Alternate title: “Why stupid people drive me insane.”     Former Cop Shares Lessons on Deadly Force I like it when I see cops […]

Posted on July 31, 2015 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Breach Bang Clear, Dave Spaulding, economic collapse, Ed's Manifesto, firearms training, health, Jim Cirillo, Kathy Jackson, knives, Limatunes, medical skills, medicine, pet first aid, rifles, shooting drills, third world travel View Post

Hating on the Ruger Mini-14

Written by Greg Ellifritz   Last week, I read this article in the American Rifleman asking folks to “Reconsider the Mini-14.”   Please don’t.   The Ruger Mini-14 is a poor substitute for a good AR-15.   Some back story is necessary.  In 1999, my police department was fearful of Y2K and societal collapse.  Our […]

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Greg Ellifritz in Firearm Reviews
police training, rifles, Ruger View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- March 27, 2015

Links to some of the best tactical information on the web.  If you have some free time, check them out this weekend.   Reaper Tips: The Hathcock Shooting Position A shooting position which has undeniable utility in some situations, yet most folks have never used it.  I find that it works pretty well.  If you […]

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, appendix carry, AR-15, ballistics, diet, dryfire, gel testing, gunsmithing, ITS Tactical, Kelly Starrett, knife training, Michael Janich, military, optics, Paul Sharp, psychology, Reaper Tips, rifles, scopes, survival, vehicle tactics, women's self defense View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- March 20, 2015

Links to some of the best tactical information on the web.  If you have some free time, check them out this weekend.   The Perils of Concealed Carry: Remember There’s no Prize for the Fastest Reholster   This is the single most common problem I see with relatively untrained shooters.  They are WAY too casual about […]

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
active killer, active shooter, AK-47, ccw, CP Journal, Dave Spaulding, dryfire, exercise, Frank Proctor, gel testing, Hock Hockheim, holsters, Jeff Gonzales, Jerking the Trigger, Kathy Jackson, knives, Louis Awerbuck, Paul Kirtley, police, psychology, rifles, survival, Survival Mom, targets, training, women's self defense View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- March 6, 2015

Links to some of the best tactical information on the web.  If you have some free time, check them out this weekend.   C&R Trigger Pull Test Trigger pull weight comparison on a whole bunch of older rifles.     Day Tripping: Benefits Seen in Psychedelics An interesting article from a mainstream source (Newsweek) about the […]

Posted on March 6, 2015 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
ammunition, ballistics, Bombs, drugs, exercise, Gun Nuts Media, health, home security, Jeff Gonzales, John Mosby, knives, Limatunes, Massad Ayoob, medicine, Mike Seeklander, modern service weapons, optics, Paul Sharp, precision rifle, Rangemaster, rifles, scopes, survival View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- February 27, 2015

Links to some of the best information on the web.  If you have some free time, check them out this weekend.   Five rules for quick shots on target with a handgun If you aren’t shooting using these five rules, you probably could be getting better results.     Polite Society Tactical Conference 2015 A […]

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
AK-47, carjacking, Cecil Burch, diet, drugs, exercise, fitness, gangs, Growing Up Guns, Hock Hockheim, Kathy Jackson, kidnapping, medical skills, precision rifle, psychology, Rangemaster, revolvers, rifles, robbery, SHTF School, survival, terrorism, Veterinary medicine, women's self defense View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- January 16, 2015

Links to some of the best information on the web.  If you have some free time, check them out this weekend.   Castle Doctrine Fact vs. Fiction Massad Ayoob writes a very comprehensive piece on castle doctrine, focusing on some cases where homeowners thought they were justified to shoot, but were not.  Read the article.  […]

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
active killer, exercise, explosives, extreme close range, fitness, Growing Up Guns, Hock Hockheim, John Farnam, Legal, Massad Ayoob, Michael Bane, police, precision rifle, psychology, rifles, sniper, survival, terrorism, Todd Green View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- December 26, 2014

  Links to some of the best reading on the web.  If you have some free time, check them out this weekend.     Criminal Assaults Woman Holding Her Baby To Steal Her Phone A short video that highlights a few important crime prevention issues.  You can clearly see how being distracted sets the victim […]

Posted on December 26, 2014 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, Adaptive Defense Concepts, AK-47, awareness, crime prevention, Dave Spaulding, firearms training, Grant Cunningham, health, holsters, home defense, Mark Manson, medical skills, modern service weapons, one handed shooting, optics, Recoil Magazine, rifles, sniper, suppressors, survival View Post
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