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Weekend Knowledge Dump- January 10, 2025

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   World Class Revolver Training! Michael Bane produced a great episode providing an inside look at the instruction you can get at the Gunsite Revolver Roundup. If you want some tips on revolver reloading, check […]

Posted on January 10, 2025 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Alain Burrese, Ballistics by the inch, ccw, Dave Spaulding, Dave Tate, Deborah Dobbs, edible wild plants, exercise, family safety, firearms training, fitness, GAT Daily, gelatin testing, Grant Cunningham, Gun Mag Warehouse, Gunsite, Karl Rehn, Michael Bane, Michelle Cerino, Paul Markel, police, psychology, red dot optics, revolvers, sex trafficking, Shelley Hill, shooting drills, shotguns, situational awareness, Spotter Up, statistics, Steve Tarani, Survival Sullivan, Tatiana Whitlock, terrorism, The Revolver Guy, The Rural Badge, The Shooting Wire, Travis Howze, Uncle Zo, Varg Freeborn, vehicle attacks View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- December 27, 2024

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Yes, Double Action Revolvers Are Still Viable Personal Defense Tools…But You Need To Train With Them We can be all scientific and talk about a “U-shaped Utility Curve,” but my friend Darryl Bolke describes […]

Posted on December 27, 2024 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, active shooter, AK-47, AOAV, Benchmade, Claude Werner, Darryl Bolke, drugs, firearms training, GAT Daily, gelatin testing, Integrated Skills Group, knives, medical skills, Modern Survival, Paul Markel, police, psychology, revolvers, robbery, shooting drills, Spotter Up, statistics, survival blog, survivopedia, The Armory Life, The Revolver Guy, The Survival Mom, Tier Three Tactical, Uncle Zo, women's carry View Post

Active Killer Advice Compendium

Written by Greg Ellifritz   A lot of folks write to me wanting to know what tactics and strategies will help them prevail should they be present during an active killer attack in a public place.   I’ve been writing about the topic for almost two decades.  Other folks have been studying the problem for […]

Posted on August 6, 2024 by Greg Ellifritz in Articles
active killer, active shooter, Breach Bang Clear, Caleb Giddings, Chris Hernandez, CP Journal, Dave Spaulding, Ed Monk, Gabe Suarez, John Lott, John Robb, Malcolm Gladwell, Marty Hayes, Peter Burlingame, Short Barrel Shepherd, Spotter Up, stratfor View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- May 17, 2024

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   The Danger of Higher Ready Positions Let’s start with a deep dive on the topic of pointing guns at people.  In addition to the link above, you’ll also want to check out:   Get […]

Posted on May 17, 2024 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, American Cop, API Prodigy, AR-15, Brass Fetcher, civilian gunfighter, crime statistics, Crisis Medicine, Erick Gelhaus, flashlights, Gun Mag Warehouse, history, Jonathan Willis, Karl Rehn, Legal, Lucky Gunner, Massad Ayoob, medical, medical skills, Mike Wood, modern service weapons, open carry, police, Police One, police training, Refactor Tactical, revolvers, shooting drills, Spotter Up, Swift Silent Deadly, Tamara Keel, The Revolver Guy, The Truth About Guns, Travis Yates, Warren Wilson View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- March 8, 2024

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   2-RDS or not 2-RDS… That is the Question Do you need a red dot on your defensive handgun?  For more info on the topic, catch Lee Weems’ interview with Shane Gosa.  They discuss red dots […]

Posted on March 8, 2024 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
.32, 1911, active killer, Active Self Protection, Claude Werner, Dave Spaulding, Ed Head, Ed Monk, Empty Cases, Erick Gelhaus, fanny packs, firearms training, Force Science Institute, Growing Up Guns, Gun Mag Warehouse, Havok Journal, Karl Rehn, Ken Hackathorn, Lee Weems, LouAnn Hamblin, Lucky Gunner, Mark Hatmaker, Massad Ayoob, police training, Primer Peak, scams, school shootings, Shane Gosa, shooting drills, Spotter Up, statistics, SWAT magazine, Swift Silent Deadly, The Armory Life, The Revolver Guy, The Suited Shootist, The Tactical Wire, weapon mounted lights View Post

SHOT SHOW 2024

Written by: Greg Ellifritz If you have been vacationing off the planet, you may not realize that the world’s largest trade show for shooting enthusiasts was held in Las Vegas last week.  The Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trades (SHOT) show is one of the largest trade shows in Las Vegas every year.    In pre-pandemic […]

Posted on January 31, 2024 by Greg Ellifritz in What's New
Gun Mag Warehouse, Kahr, lever action rifles, Lucky Gunner, Michael Bane, Open Source Defense, Spotter Up, The Firearms Blog View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- January 26, 2024

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Bomb Threats In the past, I’ve written about how evacuation for a non-specific bomb threat endangers more people than it protects.  Here is an article from an official government entity that endorses my advice.  […]

Posted on January 26, 2024 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, American Cop, American Handgunner, bomb threats, Bombs, Caleb Giddings, Calibre Press, castle doctrine, ccw, Chris Fry, Dr. David Yamane, Erick Gelhaus, explosives, firearms training, flashlights, flshlights, Gun Mag Warehouse, history, holsters, Karl Rehn, knives, Kyle Lamb, Legal, revolvers, robbery, scams, shooting drills, Spotter Up, Swift Silent and Deadly, terroism, The Revolver Guy, Tier Three Tactical, travel, travel scams, Uncle Zo, weapon retention View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- November 24, 2023

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   A BUG From My Pocket It’s tough to beat a J-frame or LCR carried in a pocket for some low-threat self protection scenarios.     Armed Lifestyle Magazine Issue 10 Some useful articles in […]

Posted on November 24, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
.22, Active Self Protection, American Cop, Bryan Eastridge, ccw, Clint Smith, crime prevention, Darryl Bolke, Erick Gelhaus, firearms training, holsters, impact weapons, Integrated Skills Group, John Johnston, Lucky Gunner, Michael Bane, pepper spray, pistoltraining.com, pocket carry, Primer Peak, revolvers, saps, shooting drills, shotguns, Small Wars Journal, Spotter Up, Tamara Keel, The Firearms Blog View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- November 10, 2023

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Do You Really Have to Clean Your Guns? If you keep your guns well lubricated, they can go a long time between cleanings.     Why Your EDC Won’t Be Enough (and How To […]

Posted on November 10, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
active killer, Active Self Protection, active shooter, American Cop, Antifragile Training, Armed Attorneys, building search tactics, ccw, Dr. Andy Anderson, Dr. David Yamane, dry fire, edible wild plants, Erick Gelhaus, GAT Daily, Gun Culture 2.0, gun digest, holsters, Jerking the Trigger, Karl Rehn, Legal, Lucky Gunner, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, Michael Bane, Mike Boyle, Organic Prepper, Paul Martin, Primary and Secondary, revolvers, Richard Mann, Ron Avery, school shootings, shotguns, Spotter Up, Steve Tarani, survival, SWAT magazine, The Armory Life, third world travel, Tiger McKee, travel View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- October 20, 2023

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Project: Assess Firearm & Ammo Needs Without Delay Given our current state of global turmoil, Paul’s advice seems very prudent.  You should also read his Blueprint for Spooling Up.     How to Read […]

Posted on October 20, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
active killer, Active Self Protection, American Cop, building search tactics, chokes, Claude Werner, Dave Spaulding, exercise, firearms training, gun digest, Hock Hochheim, Ken Hackathorn, Lucky Gunner, Marty Hayes, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, Mountain Man Medical, Organic Prepper, Paul Howe, Paul Martin, Primer Peak, recall, Refactor Tactical, Spotter Up, survival, Taurus, terrorism, The Armory Life, The Art of Manliness View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- September 1, 2023

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Long Range Work Clint Smith takes a look at what handgun shoots the best at ranges out to 150 yards.     Survival Tips: Preparing Yourself For Traveling Our Nation’s Highways You are far […]

Posted on September 1, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
.22 magnum, Active Self Protection, Armed and Styled, backup guns, Bryan Eastridge, Claude Werner, Clint Smith, drugs, flashlight tactics, gelatin testing, Gunsite, Lee Weems, low light shooting, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, Melissa Soalt, Organic Prepper, Pat Rogers, pistoltraining.com, police, Primary and Secondary, Primer Peak, Rangemaster, revolvers, robbery, Ryan Holiday, shooting drills, Spotter Up, Survival Mom, Tim Kelly, Tom Givens, William Aprill, women's self defense View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- August 11, 2023

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   A Parent’s Guide to Concealed Carry Some family safety tips.     The art of dynamic entry: Breaching a locked bus Here is a topic that isn’t covered very often.  Bus takedowns are hard.  […]

Posted on August 11, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
.357 magnum, Active Self Protection, air guns, ballistics, Ernest Langdon, family safetty, flashlights, gelatin testing, Gun Mag Warehouse, Ken Campbell, Massad Ayoob, Mike Boyle, optics, Outdoor Life, Paul Martin, pepper spray, police, Primer Peak, psychology, Recoil Magazine, school safety, shooting drills, Spotter Up, spyderco, statistics, The Armory Life, vehicle tactics, Will Petty View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- July 28, 2023

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   One-Handed Shooting: Your Life May Depend On It Most people don’t do enough one-handed shooting.     Subjective vs Objective: Choosing Medical Gear ” There are either no studies, third party reviews, or data […]

Posted on July 28, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
building search tactics, Civilian Defender, Claude Werner, drugs, Force Science Institute, Gabe White, GAT Daily, Gun Mag Warehouse, John Farnam, Jordan Harbinger, Legal, Lone Star Medics, Massad Ayoob, Memphis Beech, one handed shooting, Rangemaster, revolvers, Seth Godin, Sherman House, shooting drills, shotguns, Spotter Up, statistics, Steve Moses, Steve Tarani, terrorism, The Revolver Guy, tourniquets, Vang Comp, weapon retention View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- July 14, 2023

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   ATF “Final Rule” On Unfished Frames & Receivers Thrown Out By Federal Judge Good news here.     Issue 8 This free issue of “Armed Lifestyle” magazine has some valuable content.     Family […]

Posted on July 14, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
.22, Active Self Protection, AR-15, Armed Lifestyle, backup guns, building search tactics, carjacking, ccw, Chris Cerino, Chuck Haggard, Clint Smith, family safety, firearms training, flashlights, force on force training, gelatin testing, gun digest, Gun Mag Warehouse, Gunsite, Jeff Gonzales, Jim Wilson, Legal, Lon Etchison, medical skills, multiple attackers, pepper spray, police, Primer Peak, Recoil Magazine, Rich Nance, Shelley Hill, shooting drills, Spotter Up, The Revolver Guy, The Truth About Guns, travel safety, Widener's View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- June 23, 2023

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Hierarchy of Combative Firearms Training My friend Dave Spaulding dropping some firearms training knowledge bombs. “Over time, I’ve come to look at firearms training as a three-tiered pyramid I call the Hierarchy of Combative […]

Posted on June 23, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
.22 magnum, ccw, Dr. David Yamane, drugs, fitness, flashlights, gelatin testing, George Harris, Gun Mag Warehouse, Guns and Ammo, holsters, Lucky Gunner, medical skills, New Revenant Society, off body carry, Order of Man, Paul Martin, PHLster, Recoil Magazine, Richard Nance, shooting drills, Spotter Up, supressors, survival, Tamara Keel, That Weems Guy, The Armory Life, Tiro Tactico View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- April 28, 2023

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   LEARNING FROM TRAGEDY Solid advice from Massad Ayoob.  You might also like Mas’ take on backup guns.     Why the LCR .22 LR? More information about why someone might choose to carry a .22 […]

Posted on April 28, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
.22, Active Self Protection, ccw, Dr. David Yamane, drugs, firearms training, Gun Mag Warehouse, holsters, home protection, Hsoi, John Hearne, Karl Rehn, Massad Ayoob, ohn Daub, Paul Martin, Pew Pew Tactical, police shootings, Primer Peak, psychology, Recoil Offgrid, Reflex Handgun, shooting drills, shotguns, Spotter Up, statistics, Steve Tarani, Swift Silent and Deadly, The Armory Life, The Art of Manliness, Uncle Zo View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- March 24, 2023

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   So You’ve Decided To Prepare For Civil Unrest Paul’s thoughts on how best to prepare for any upcoming civil unrest.  When discussing civil unrest, it’s useful to take a look at current trends.  Read […]

Posted on March 24, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Area Ocho, chokes, Crime Prevention Research Center, Gun Mag Warehouse, Hock Hochheim, James Altucher, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, mind4survival, Nick Hughes, Offgrid Survival, Paul Martin, Pew Pew Tactical, pistoltraining.com, police training, red dot sights, Rory Miller, shooting drills, shotguns, Spotter Up, SWAT magazine, Tamara Keel, Tiger McKee, travel View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- February 24, 2023

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   How to Disassemble a Glock Magazine Lots of folks don’t know how to disassemble the magazine from their Glock pistol.  If that describes you, please read the article above.     Plan on visiting […]

Posted on February 24, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, American Cop, Andy Stanford, back up gun, Breach Bang Clear, carjacking, Edwin Leap, Erick Gelhaus, family safety, GAT Daily, Gun Mag Warehouse, Hock Hochheim, knife fighting, Lee Weems, medical skills, Mike Boyle, Nick Hughes, open carry, Paul Martin, Pew Pew Tactical, Primer Peak, red dot sights, Rich Nance, scams, shooting drills, Spotter Up, Survival Mom, Swift Silent and Deadly, Tactical Wisdom, Target Barn, Tier Three Tactical View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- December 30, 2022

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Ayoob Files: Furtive Movement: The Richard Palmer Case “The rule is, “You don’t have to be right, but you do have to be reasonable.” You can be cleared four times over in a shooting […]

Posted on December 30, 2022 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, American Cop, American Handgunner, Bombs, Carry Trainer, ccw, Craig Douglas, Ed Head, Erick Gelhaus, firearms training, flashlights, GAT Daily, holsters, Jocko Willink, Jon hauptman, Jordan Peterson, Justin Dyal, Kevin Davis, low light shooting, Mark Hatmaker, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, Off Duty/On Duty Podcast, police training, psychology, Richard Mann, shooting drills, Skillset Magazine, Spotter Up, suicide bombers, SWAT, terrorism, The Armory Life, Tom Givens View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- November 4, 2022

Knowledge to make your life better.  If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Covert Rifle Carry While I don’t think that carrying a folding stocked rifle in a backpack everywhere you go is a great plan, I must admit that it may be useful in certain situations.  […]

Posted on November 4, 2022 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
A Girl and a Gun, ACLDN, active killer, Active Self Protection, active shoter, American Handgunner, appendix carry, AR-15, Armed and Styled, Brian Hill\, ccw, Clint Smith, Dave Spaulding, David Yamane, extreme close range, firearms training, Force Science Institute, GAT Daily, gelatin testing, gun digest, Gun Mag Warehouse, Guns Magazine, holsters, Kelly McCann, Lucky Gunner, Massad Ayoob, Michael Janich, pepper spray, Personal Defense World, Pew Pew Tactical, PHLster, police training, red dot sights, Shelly Hill, shooting drills, Shooting Wire, shotguns, Spotter Up, Tamara Keel, Tatiana Whitlock, That Shotgun Blog, The Complete Combatant, The Firearms Blog, The Revolver Guy View Post
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