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Posts tagged "shooting drills"

Weekend Knowledge Dump- July 22, 2016

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   EXCLUSIVE: France ‘Suppressed Reports of Gruesome Torture’ at Bataclan Massacre Read this account of the atrocities faced by the hostages at the Bataclan theater.  If it doesn’t motivate you to prepare yourself to prevail […]

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
active killer, Claude Werner, gunsmithing, ITS Tactical, Jim Cirillo, medicine, Prepared Gun Owner, revolvers, shooting drills, survival, travel View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- June 24, 2016

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Officer’s Firearm Repeatedly Malfunctions on Camera In all my shooting classes I stress the need for malfunction drills. Your “100% reliable” pistol will not be 100% reliable in a gunfight. Improper grip (caused by […]

Posted on June 24, 2016 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, art of manliness, Caleb Causey, Cecil Burch, Dave Spaulding, Graham Tradecraft, ITS Tactical, Jack Donovan, Jeff Gonzales, Kathy Jackson, Lone Star Medics, malfunctions, medical skills, optics, police, shooting drills, survival, Urban Threat Solutions View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- June 10. 2016

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   How To Survive A Riot When All Hell Breaks Loose A very long article with lots of good tips for surviving crowd violence.  Along the same lines, you may also want to check out […]

Posted on June 10, 2016 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, Andrew Branca, Ballistic Radio, Buckeye Firearms, Dave Spaulding, knife fighting, knife training, Kyle Defoor, Legal, Lucky Gunner, revolver, riots, Sherman House, shooting drills View Post

The 5 x 5 Shooting Drill and Some Thoughts on Training

Written by: Greg Ellifritz   I taught a class last weekend that I don’t often teach. I call it “Tactical Handgun Level 1”. It’s basically the logical next step after a CCW class. It covers fundamental marksmanship, fixing grip and stance issues, drawing from the holster, shooting multiple targets, use of cover, and clearing malfunctions. […]

Posted on May 31, 2016 by Greg Ellifritz in Articles
Claude Werner, firearms training, Gila Hayes, Lucky Gunner, shooting drills View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- May 20, 2016

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   .22 vs .223 – Home Defense – Drywall Penetration Did you know that .22 LR and .223 rounds penetrate a similar number of interior walls?  The key to avoiding collateral damage inside a home isn’t […]

Posted on May 20, 2016 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
ballistics, Breach Bang Clear, driving, exercise, gelatin tests, health, ITS Tactical, Lucky Gunner, Melody Lauer, psychology, reloading, shooting drills View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- May 13, 2016

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Emotional Components of Knife Defense, Part 1 A detailed look at why some folks fear being stabbed more than being shot. It’s a very common, but scientifically baseless fear. A medical study of criminal […]

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
accidental discharge, active killer, active shooter, fraud, gelatin tests, Gunsite, Hock Hockheim, knife attack, Marcus Wynne, medical skills, Rangemaster, shooting drills, Short Barrel Shepherd, tourniquet, Urban Threat Solutions, women's carry View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- April 29, 2016

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   .45 ACP to the Midface If you think your handgun really has stopping power, check out Sherman’s account of a patient with a .45 slug stuck in his face complaining of a toothache.  You’ll […]

Posted on April 29, 2016 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, Breach Bang Clear, ccw, escape, Gun Nuts Media, handgun stopping power, ITS Tactical, knife attack, Legal, medical skills, restraints, Sherman House, shooting drills, Short Barrel Shepherd View Post

Shooting Drill- 15 in 10

Written by: Greg Ellifritz     My friend Dave Spaulding introduced me to the 15 in 10 drill in a recent article he wrote for Handguns Magazine.  According to the article, the drill was originally developed by Mike Pannone of CTT Solutions.   It’s a great drill for developing rapid shooting skills at (relatively) small […]

Posted on April 26, 2016 by Greg Ellifritz in Shooting Drills
Dave Spaulding, Mike Pannone, shooting drills View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- April 22. 2016

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Escaping Common Restraints – Greg Ellifritz @ Rangemaster 2016 A short interview from Dr. Z about some of the restraint escape options I taught during the Rangemaster Tactical Conference.     The History of […]

Posted on April 22, 2016 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, ballistics, Breach Bang Clear, Craig Douglas, escape, flashlights, medicine, open carry, restraints, Ron Avery, Sherman House, shooting drills, survival, Survival Sullivan, terrorism, Todd Green View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- March 25, 2016

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   The Speed vs. Emergency Reload: When, why, how Dave Spaulding shares his thoughts on reloading your pistol.  Read his book Handgun Combatives.     Police Release More Information on State Trooper Attack One of […]

Posted on March 25, 2016 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
awareness, Dave Spaulding, drugs, edible plants, Global Guerillas, history, Kathy Jackson, Legal, Lucky Gunner, Marty Hayes, Massad Ayoob, Melody Lauer, Prepared Gun Owners, reloading, Revolver Science, scams, shooting drills, shotguns, survival, travel safety View Post

The Tactical Professor’s “Baseline Evaluation”

Written by: Greg Ellifritz   The Tactical Professor describes a great shooting drill you can use to establish baseline competency and track improvement over time.   I like drills like this that provide a measurable standard that you can track over time.   The drill requires 50 rounds (five sequences of 10 shots each) and is […]

Posted on March 7, 2016 by Greg Ellifritz in Shooting Drills
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- March 4, 2016

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   INTERVIEW: Former SEAL Matt Bracken Talks SHTF and a Dirty Civil War Former Navy Seal Matt Bracken discusses some of his insights about the future.  The discussion isn’t pleasant.  If you haven’t read Matt’s […]

Posted on March 4, 2016 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
AK-47, Claude Werner, computers, concealed carry magazine, Dave Spaulding, fitness, Havok Journal, Larry Lindenman, Massad Ayoob, Matt Bracken, medical skills, medicine, police, Prepared Gun Owners, Rangemaster, shooting drills, shotguns, Tasers View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- February 26, 2016

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Photos show what crime looks like before it happens A very interesting article about the algorithms used to alert surveillance camera operators to “suspicious” behaviors.  The list of “pre-crime” activities that trigger an alert […]

Posted on February 26, 2016 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
AR-15, awareness, concealed carry magazine, Dan John, Dave Spaulding, exercise, firearms training, fitness, Gun Nuts Media, gunsmithing, Karl Rehn, Massad Ayoob, optics, Prepared Gun Owners, shooting drills View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- February 19, 2016

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Too Much Gun Pointing?   Many of you understand when it’s legal to shoot someone, but what about merely pointing the gun as a threat?  Take a look at this article that describes when […]

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, ccw, Death Valley Magazine, exercise, fitness, Gun Nuts Media, health, Larry Lindenman, Legal, Loadout Room, Lucky Gunner, Massad Ayoob, Melody Lauer, modern service weapons, open carry, PERF, revolvers, scams, shooting drills View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- January 22, 2016

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Skill Drills For New Pistol Owners Some fun pistol shooting drills for your next range trip.  Don’t forget to check out my shooting drills archive as well.     Make a Secret Bookshelf Stash […]

Posted on January 22, 2016 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
active killer, active shooter, AR-15, ccw, drugs, firearm maintenance, Gabe Suarez, gel testing, Grant Cunningham, Growing Up Guns, home security, Jeff Hall, laser sights, Marcus Wynne, Massad Ayoob, Prepared Gun Owners, revolvers, shooting drills, sights, terrorism, travel View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- January 15, 2016

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Glass bottle attempt: concealed weapon breakdown This type of situation is one that many entry-level CCW permit holders find extremely challenging.  Watch the video and read the excellent analysis.  A woman high on drugs walks […]

Posted on January 15, 2016 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
.380, cartels, ccw, Doom and Bloom, exercise, gel testing, Hsoi, Jeff Gonzales, Marcus Wynne, Max Velocity Tactical, medical skills, Mike Pannone, open carry, Paul Sharp, Prepared Gun Owners, Ralph Mroz, Rory Miller, shooting drills, statistics, training, travel View Post

Dot Torture Shooting Drill

    One of the shooting drills I like to use to hone my trigger control is called “Dot Torture”.  It’s relatively well known among the competitive shooting community, but many recreational or defensive shooters may have never seen it.   The drill was originally developed by David Blinder at Personal Defense Training.  It involves […]

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Greg Ellifritz in Shooting Drills
dot torture, Personal Defense Training, shooting drills, Todd Green 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- December 04, 2015

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   The Legality Of Carrying Within 1000 Feet Of A School Zone Concealed Nation takes a look at the Federal laws in place that govern carrying deadly weapons in a school safety zone.  It’s worth […]

Posted on December 4, 2015 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
1911, ammunition, ccw, Claude Werner, economic collapse, health, home security, John Farnam, knives, Legal, Loose Rounds, Matt Graham, medical skills, shooting drills, survival, survival blog View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- November 20, 2015

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   I Used To Hate Shotguns But Now I Don’t Can a small woman shoot a shotgun well?  Read Melody’s article and decide for yourself.  I agree that the shotgun is an under-appreciated weapon.  Shot […]

Posted on November 20, 2015 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
ammunition, AR-15, Growing Up Guns, Hock Hockheim, James LaFond, knife fighting, Legal, Massad Ayoob, Melody Lauer, police, Prepared Gun Owners, Ralph Mroz, scams, shooting drills, shotguns, survival View Post
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