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Shoot Better in 15 Minutes

I know the title of this article sounds a bit like “click bait,” but it really isn’t.    Would you believe me if I told you that I could significantly improve your shooting performance in less than 15 minutes while firing 30 total rounds?  Read more about my methodology and give these training drills a […]

Posted on August 19, 2024 by Greg Ellifritz in Shooting Drills
Commander Zero, LouAnn Hamblin, LouKa Tactical, Rangemaster, shooting drills, Spencer Keepers, Tom Givens View Post

Shooting Drill- Higher Standards

I got this drill from Tom Givens.  He originally posted it in the July Rangemaster Newsletter.   Tom’s description is as follows:   This month we are going to shoot a qualification course that would normally be shot on a silhouette target, but substitute a B-8C or an FBI-IP1 bullseye target, scored as printed. This […]

Posted on November 9, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Shooting Drills
EDC Belt Company, Rangemaster, shooting drills, Spencer Keepers View Post

The Armada Drill

During my last range practice session, I started out with the Rangemaster “Armada” drill as described in the January 2023 Rangemaster newsletter.   I really enjoyed the drill.  It’s simple to perform and only 20 rounds.  It’s an excellent opportunity to test your skills and test your relative abilities with all the guns you carry.  […]

Posted on June 14, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Shooting Drills
Dark Star Gear, Rangemaster, shooting drills, Spencer Keepers View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- January 20, 2023

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   How to Survive a Carjacking Mike Boyle’s thoughts on carjacking.     Going Deeper Into the Gray Zone A road map for leadership development.     WHEN SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE SAID Hey!  I […]

Posted on January 20, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, American Cop, American Handgunner, Andrew Branca, AOAV, appendix carry, Backwoods Home, Bombs, carjacking, Erick Gelhaus, exercise, gelatin testing, Gray Zone Activities, Gun Mag Warehouse, Hock Hochheim, impact weapons, Jim Wendler, Legal, Massad Ayoob, Mike Boyle, Personal Defense Network, police shootings, Prepper's Will, Primary and Secondary, robbery, shooting drills, situational awareness, Spencer Keepers, Tamara Keel, training View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- August 13, 2021

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   PARTICIPATION VS. OBSERVATION IN SEMINARS I think Hock gets this one exactly right.  I often feel like I’m wasting my time if I’m watching other students fight one on one in a class.  I’ll […]

Posted on August 13, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
1911, Active Self Protection, Ammoman School of Guns, Caleb, Cecil Burch, Claude Werner, Combat Sports Law, Dave Young, firearms training, forgotten weapons, GAT Daily, Hock Hochheim, impact weapons, Integrated Skills Group, Karl Rehn, Kevin Creighton, lever action rifles, Massad Ayoob, Michael Janich, Pew Pew Tactical, police, Recoil Offgrid, shotguns, Spencer Keepers, Spotter Up, The Suited Shootist View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- May 7, 2021

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   AR Magazines & Case for the 20-Round Mag with Steve “Yeti” Fisher Steve Fisher discusses the utility of the 20-round AR-15 magazine.     Lubing Your GLOCK in … 3, 2, 1 Easy Steps […]

Posted on May 7, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Andrew Branca, appendix carry, AR Build Junkie, AR-15, ccw, Daisy Luther, Dave Spaulding, Ernest Langdon, exercise, gelatin tests, Glock, holsters, Integrated Skills Group, John Hearne, Legal, Lucky Gunner, night vision, Pat Rogers, Pew Pew Tactical, police, Recoil Offgrid, revolvers, riopts, Sherman House, shooting drills, Spencer Keepers, Steve Fisher, Steve Tarani, Tamara Keel, The Armory Life, The Revolver Guy View Post

My Favorite Inside-the-Waistband Holsters

Written by Greg Ellifritz   I get a lot of questions about holsters.  It seems that a lot of folks wants to know what holsters I wear and which holsters I consider “best.”   Most folks who have been carrying for awhile will gravitate towards the inside-the- waistband (IWB) holster for optimal comfort and concealment.  […]

Posted on March 10, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Reader Questions
Andrew Bawidamann, appendix carry, ccw, Dark Star Gear, Fist Inc., holsters, JM Custom Kydex, PHLster, Raven Concealment, Spencer Keepers, Tucker Gunleather View Post

A Historical Look at Appendix Carry

  This is a guest post from my friend Darryl Bolke.  Darryl is currently writing a book about the history of formal firearms training throughout the 20th century.  I’m very excited to read his book when he gets it on the market.  Until then, follow Darryl’s writing at DB’s Shooting Adventures on Facebook.   -Greg […]

Posted on January 6, 2021 by Greg Ellifritz in Gear Reviews
appendix carry, Dark Star Gear, Darryl Bolke, guest author, holsters, JM Custom Kydex, PHLster, Raven Concealment, Spencer Keepers View Post

Trainers You Should Know- John Murphy

Written by: Greg Ellifritz   There are more competent firearms instructors teaching quality classes than ever before in human history.  None of us has a corner on the market.  Just like I’ve trained with dozens of top instructors over the years, my students will also train with other teachers.  That’s a good thing.   In […]

Posted on December 8, 2020 by Greg Ellifritz in Articles
Ballistic Radio, Caleb Causey, Cecil Burch, Civilian Carry Radio, Claude Werner, Craig Douglas, Dave Spaulding, Gabe White, John Farnam, John Murphy, Lee Weems, Massad Ayoob, Pat Rogers, Paul Sharp, pre-assault indicators, Spencer Keepers, Tim Herron, Tom Givens View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- May 1, 2020

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Wrestling – Tactical Environment Strategy An excellent overview of Craig’s ECQC coursework.     Deadbolt Security I: Forced Entry Resistance “Before spending tens of thousands on Level IV plates, night vision, and an integrally […]

Posted on May 1, 2020 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
ACLDN, Breach Bang Clear, ccw, Cecil Burch, children, Chris Hernandez, Claude Werner, Clint Smith, Craig Douglas, Dan John, Dave Spaulding, dryfire, Ed Calderon, exercise, extreme close range, firearms training, holsters, home security, Julie Golob, Larry Vickers, Massad Ayoob, optics, physical fitness, police, police training, Recoil Magazine, scams, shooting drills, Spencer Keepers, Swift Silent Deadly, third world travel, travel, Vortex View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- February 14, 2020

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, […]

Posted on February 14, 2020 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
active killer, Active Self Protection, active shooter, appendix carry, AR Build Junkie, AR-15, ccw, children, church security, Claude Werner, firearms training, flashlights, gelatin tests, holsters, John Boyd, Karl Rehn, Lucky Gunner, Max Velocity Tactical, medical skills, Michael Bane, Michael Janich, point shooting, Rangemaster, revolvers, situational awareness, Spencer Keepers, Steve Moses, The Art of Manliness, The Revolver Guy, Todd Green, women's self defense View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- August 23, 2019

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Freaks of Nature: The Guide to Cross-Eye Dominant Shooting Some options for cross-eye dominant shooters.     Erik Prince: Blackwater’s founder Talks guns, Tactics, Logistics, and Politics Eric Prince has some interesting ideas about […]

Posted on August 23, 2019 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
active killer, Active Self Protection, active shooter, appendix carry, ccw, Cecil Burch, class announcements, Claude Werner, David Yamane, diet, firearms training, ground fighting, health, Krebs on Security, Lucky Gunner, medicinal plants, police, police knife attacks, Recoil Magazine, shooting drills, shotguns, Spencer Keepers, Survival Sullivan, travel View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- May 31, 2019

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 […]

Posted on May 31, 2019 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, active shooter, Breach Bang Clear, Buckeye Firearms, carjacking, ccw, chokes, Craig Douglas, Dark Star Gear, Ernest Langdon, extreme close range, firearms training, gunsmithing, health, Hock Hochheim, holsters, John Farnam, Karl Rehn, knife fighting, Legal, Melody Lauer, Michael Bane, open carry, pepper spray, police, Recoil Magazine, road rage, robbery, Ruger, school shootings, shooting drills, snubnose, Spencer Keepers, Steve Moses, survival, Survival Mom, The Revolver Guy, Wim Demeere View Post

Drawing Attention Away From Your Concealed Carry Gun

Written by: Greg Ellifritz   There are a lot of folks who say that deep concealment of your carry pistol isn’t necessary.  Those folks will tell you that people aren’t very observant and that most of the humans you encounter as you go about your daily life wouldn’t notice if you were open carrying a […]

Posted on April 29, 2019 by Greg Ellifritz in Articles
ccw, holsters, Spencer Keepers View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- April 19, 2019

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Active Shooter Medicine: Are Tourniquets as Important as Everyone Thinks? In an active killer event, chest seals may be more important than tourniquets.     Children and Violence 101: Overview “Bottom Line Up front: […]

Posted on April 19, 2019 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, ambush, appendix carry, Bombs, Breach Bang Clear, Dave Spaulding, drugs, family safety, fire, Grant Cunningham, Growing Up Guns, gunsmithing, holsters, Integrated Skills Group, John Daub, John Mosby, Larry Mudgett, medical skills, Mike Pannone, Mike Seeklander, on target shooter NZ, police, Primary and Secondary, revolvers, Rifle Shooter, scams, shooting drills, shotguns, Spencer Keepers, survival, The Tactical Wire, travel View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- March 15, 2019

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   CHAIR QUAL:Barricade Skills Using a Folding Chair I did this drill for the first time almost 20 years ago in an NRA patrol rifle instructor class taught by the now-departed Clive Shepherd.  I used […]

Posted on March 15, 2019 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
active killer, Active Self Protection, active shooter, ambush, appendix carry, AR-15, Ballistic Magazine, compliance, David Yamane, exercise, firearms training, fitness, gelatin tests, Growing Up Guns, holsters, Integrated Skills Group, Jeff Gonzales, Justin Dyal, Legal, Lucky Gunner, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, Mike Seeklander, open carry, police, revolvers, shooting drills, Spencer Keepers, survival, SWAT magazine, Tamara Keel View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- April 19, 2018

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Concealed Carry: 10 Pieces Of Gear To Avoid Like The Devil Read this article.  If you pay attention, Mas will save you a lot of money on future holster purchases.  This article is an […]

Posted on April 20, 2018 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, appendix carry, AR-15, Breach Bang Clear, ccw, Claude Werner, Grant Cunningham, Growing Up Guns, holsters, Legal, Lucky Gunner, Massad Ayoob, negligent discharge, non permissive, Phil Elmore, police, Practical Eschatology, Scott Reitz, sights, Spencer Keepers, Survival Sullivan, SWAT magazine, Todd Green View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- March 30, 2018

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Self Defense Ammunition Ballistic Test Ammunition-to-go has published a large study of ballistic gelatin performance using defensive rounds fired from shorter barrels into clothing covered gelatin.  These tests are not the same as the […]

Posted on March 30, 2018 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
active killer, Active Self Protection, active shooter, AIWB, BFE Labs, concealed carry, crowd violence, Ed's Manifesto, fitness, gelatin tests, Grant Cunningham, Guerrilla Approach, holsters, ITS Tactical, Kathy Jackson, kidnapping, Morgan Atwood, Rory Miller, school shootings, school violence, shooting drills, Spencer Keepers, Spotter Up, statistics, survival, SWAT magazine, The Art of Manliness, Todd Green, travel View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- January 19, 2018

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Rodney Dangerfield must’ve taught beginners Some of the real issues inherent in training beginners.  I’m glad I no longer do it.     I’m happy. For now. Have you tried the Casino Drill yet? […]

Posted on January 19, 2018 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
active killer, Active Self Protection, active shooter, appendix carry, art of manliness, Bill Blowers, Gabe Suarez, gunshot wounds, holsters, Kathy Jackson, malfunctions, Massad Ayoob, Max Velocity Tactical, medical skills, psychology, Rangemaster, Recoil Magazine, reloads, Richard Nance, scams, shooting drills, Spencer Keepers, Tamara Keel, terrorism, The Art of Manliness, The Revolver Guy, travel View Post

“The Keeper” Appendix Carry Holster

Written by Greg Ellifritz   – Editor’s note.  I’ve received a whole bunch of questions from students and readers wanting to learn about about appendix carry recently.  Everyone wants to know what rig I use to carry my CCW pistol.  I wrote this article a couple years ago and am re-printing it today to answer […]

Posted on June 26, 2017 by Greg Ellifritz in Articles
AIWB, appendix carry, holsters, Inside the waistband, iwb, Spencer Keepers View Post
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