Written by: Greg Ellifritz I recently received this question from a reader. Considering the popularity of the snub nose revolver as a carry pistol, I figured it would be useful if I answered the question in a blog post: “I’m looking to pick up a S&W 340PD here soon as a backup or […]
Last weekend I taught shotgun and revolver classes at the excellent Condition Red Response facility in Fort Wayne, Indiana. If anyone is in the nearby area, taking a class from these folks is a great idea. Quite a few of the CRR instructors took both classes on their own time. It’s a quality organization with […]
*This is a guest post from my friend Darryl Bolke. Darryl is a retired big city cop from California who was involved in multiple shootings on the job. He continues to work armed security gigs and teach classes in Texas. He has a very unique perspective on the shooting/training industry. When I saw his post, […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Are Pistol Sights Actually Useful For Self-Defense? “The real paradox of the point shooting versus sighted fire debate is that learning to quickly acquire a sight picture essentially trains you to point the gun […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. How to improve your situational awareness with natural threat detection mechanisms A situational awareness primer. For more information, check out PREPARATION: THE BEST COMPLEMENT TO SITUATIONAL AWARENESS. Robbers Lose To Officer With […]
Written by: Greg Ellifritz Last week I was honored to have been invited to teach at the annual Pat Rogers Memorial Revolver Roundup organized by Hardwired Tactical. It was a weekend training event focused solely on using the revolver. Instructors Darryl Bolke, Wayne Dobbs, Mark Fricke, Chuck Haggard, and I all taught three to […]
Written by Greg Ellifritz The weather is starting to get colder. Many of you folks will soon be wearing large winter coats. Have you ever tried to draw your defensive firearm while you are bundled up in a winter parka? Sometimes it’s harder than one might think. A friend recently sent me an […]
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. Your Best Defense: Staying Out of Trouble Michael Bane and Claude Werner talk about important concepts here. Why Hollow Points Are The Only Option For Self-Defense When talking about service calibers like […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. The Wolf’s Fangs: Observable Indicators Of An Illegally Armed Person Keep in mind these are also indicators that criminals use to identify if you are carrying a gun as well. Prep Your […]
Written by: Greg Ellifritz On Saturday, I taught my first open-enrollment class since February. That might have been the longest break I’ve had from teaching in more than a decade. My teaching skills are rusty. My voice is fried. But the class went well. It was a snubnose revolver class that was full […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. It’s NOT your Trigger Control Any of you who teach shooting classes or coach shooters casually should really pay attention to what Mike Seeklander is discussing in this article. I use this trick […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Shooting from Retention A discussion about in-fight weapons access, timing errors, dominant positioning, shooting from the “two,” and the dangers of floating the gun. These are the factors that are commonly misunderstood by well-meaning […]
Written by: Greg Ellifritz I may have a slight problem…an addiction to snub revolvers. Oh, I love a good J-frame and carry one around almost daily. but my true passion is the J-frame’s almost unheard of larger cousin…the K-frame snub. Many of you know all about Smith and Wesson’s K-Frame revolver. The […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Non-Metallic Composite Knives for Everyday Carry Non-metallic blades provide an excellent solution for a lot of security problems. BFE Labs makes some great products. You will generally see me armed with one of these […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Officer involved shooting in Victorville Watch this very short video. Once again, officers like this may be the ones sent to save you when you call 911. She got her ass kicked. She got […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. A Beginner’s Guide To Red Dot Pistol Sights Good information for any of you looking to start using a red dot on your pistol. Start Shooting Better Episode 12: The Test With […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. This guy got lucky. You might not. “Just because it “worked” doesn’t mean it’s worth emulating Let’s look at this incident from a practical standpoint. What if the thief hadn’t obeyed the owner’s commands? […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Heavily Armed Robbers Utilizing Parked Vehicles as New Concealment Tactic A recent robbery trend that you should be aware of. Prescription For Violence: The Corresponding Rise of Antidepressants, SSRIs & Mass Shootings […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. 3 Ways to Escape Zip Ties: An Illustrated Guide An informative infographic about escaping zip tie restraints. This is useful, but the best advice I can provide is to AVOID BEING RESTRAINED! I don’t […]
