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Weekend Knowledge Dump- March 28, 2025

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Ayoob: Is Your Trigger Finger Placement Wrong? Even if you have been shooting for a long time, I would encourage you to spend some time playing with different trigger finger positions.  You might be […]

Posted on March 28, 2025 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
American Fighting Revolver, American Handgunner, AR-15, backup guns, Bryan Eastridge, Building Shooters, crowd violence, Darryl Bolke, dry fire, Dustin Salomon, firearms training, flashlights, holsters, home invasion, ITS Tactical, low light, Massad Ayoob, Matthew Bracken, Michael Janich, Recoil Magazine, revolvers, riots, Safariland, statistics, Steve Fisher, supressors, survival, survivopedia, Swift Silent Deadly, The Firearms Blog, The Organic Prepper, The Revolver Guy View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- March 7, 2025

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   A Deep Dive into Cases Where Civilians Stopped Active Shooters Very interesting data here.     Joining The One Percent In what category do you reside?  Any plans to change that?     Have […]

Posted on March 7, 2025 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
active killer, Active Self Protection, active shooter, AK-47, Alex Ooley, American Cop, American Fighting Revolver, American Handgunner, American Partisan, ballistic testing, building clearing, ccw, CPRC, Elmer Kieth, GAT Daily, history, John Farnam, Jonathan Willis, Karl Rehn, kidnapping, knife fighting, Legal, malfunctions, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, Mike Seeklander, pepper spray, police, POM, Primer Peak, Recoil Offgrid, shooting drills, statistics, Tactical Defense Institute, Tamara Keel, Terry Trahan, The Armory Life, The Firearms Blog, The Organic Prepper, travel, Uncle Zo, weapon mounted lights View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- February 21, 2025

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Careful! The ATF Might Still Be After Your Pistol Brace The latest on the pistol brace saga.     Why The 1911 Will Never Die I’m not the biggest 1911 fan, but I know […]

Posted on February 21, 2025 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
active killer, Active Response Training, active shooter, AK-47, Ammoman School of Guns, ballistics, body language, Chris Hernandez, Claude Werner, Erick Gelhaus, gelatin testing, Gun Snobbery, John Boyd, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, open carry, pepper spray, police, pre-assault indicators, red dot optics, Safariland, school shootings, shooting drills, shotguns, statistics, suppressors, Swift Silent Deadly, The Tactical Wire, The Truth About Guns, tourniquets View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- February 14, 2025

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Doing The Training Macarena “In the little time — and with the little ammunition available to you — wouldn’t it make sense to practice the undeniable fundamentals of marksmanship? So, let’s not be stupid. […]

Posted on February 14, 2025 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
active killer, Active Self Protection, active shooter, American Fighting Revolver, AR Build Junkie, AR-15, ballistics, ccw, Claude Werner, Clint Smith, Dave Reichek, defense review, Dr. David Yamane, Dr. James Williams, drones, dry fire, Erick Gelhaus, flashlights, forgotten weapons, GAT Daily, Global Guerillas, Jeff Gonzales, John Boyd, Justin Dyal, Karl Rehn, KR Training, Lucky Gunner, Matt Bracken, Michael Janich, Mike Boyle, Mike Pannone, open carry, pistoltraining.com, police, police training, Primary and Secondary, red dot optics, revolvers, Ryan Holiday, shooting drills, shotguns, situational awareness, statistics, Tatiana Whitlock, The Art of Manliness, The Revolver Guy, Todd Green, Uncle Zo, weapon lights View Post

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- January 3, 2025

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Choosing an Instructor Pay close attention to what Mas has to say.  You should also read his thoughts on Powering Down.     Carry Options for Women For those of you who need information […]

Posted on January 3, 2025 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
88 Tactical, ACLDN, active killer, active shooter, air guns, Ammoman School of Guns, API Prodigy, Chris Cerino, Claude Werner, Crisis Medicine, Dave Spaulding, firearms training, GAT Daily, history, Hock Hochheim, John Farnam, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, Mike Boyle, police training, Rangemaster, red dot optics, scopes, Second Stoic, Shoot ON, shooting drills, statistics, Swift Silent Deadly, Tamara Keel, That Weems Guy, The Armory Life, The Mag Life, Uncle Zo, 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

Weekend Knowledge Dump-December 13, 2024

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Giving Guns as Gifts: Know the Law – The Truth About Guns The holidays are coming up.  Please don’t spend them in jail.     How To Not Mistake Your Loved One As A […]

Posted on December 13, 2024 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
2A Cops, Active Self Protection, American Cop, AR-15, Bayou Renaissance Man, Calibre Press, Chris Cypert, Dave Spaulding, drones, Erick Gelhaus, family safety, firearms training, GAT Daily, holsters, John Hearne, Justin Dyal, medical skills, Melody Lauer, Mike Wood, modern service weapons, police, red dot optics, revolvers, Safariland, shooting drills, shotguns, situational awareness, statistics, survivalblog, The Revolver Guy, The Suited Shootist, The Tactical Wire, Zero Hedge View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- December 6, 2024

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   EVERYDAY RIGS – Gunsite’s Professionals Talk About Their Carry Holsters and Guns I teach at the Pat Rogers Memorial Revolver Roundup at Gunsite each year.  I am always impressed with the Gunsite experience and […]

Posted on December 6, 2024 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
ACLDN, Active Self Protection, American Cop, American Handgunner, API Prodigy, ccw, Claude Werner, Clint Smith, close quarters shooting, firearms training, Freddie Blish, gun digest, Guns America, Gunsite, Integrated Skills Group, Jeff Gonzales, John Farnam, Larry Mudgett, low light shooting, Massad Ayoob, pepper spray, psychology, Rangemaster, Recoil Offgrid, Rich Nance, Richard Mann, robbery, shotguns, statistics, terrorism, The Armory Life, The Firearms Blog, Tom Givens View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- October 18, 2024

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   With the upcoming presidential election, the current worldwide military conflicts, and the extensive damage done by recent storms, the USA is in a very turbulent place right now.  Until things calm down, I’m going […]

Posted on October 18, 2024 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
active killer, Active Self Protection, active shooter, Brian Hill\, ccw, Charles Askins, Chris Cypert, Chuck Taylor, GAT Daily, Growing Up Guns, Ken Hackathorn, Kevin Creighton, Massad Ayoob, modern service weapons, optics, Paul Martin, police, red dot optics, shooting drills, statistics, Steve Tarani, The Firearms Blog, The Human Behavior Podcast, The Organic Prepper, The Suited Shootist, The Survival Mom, Vortex View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- October 4, 2024

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   The Dark Side of Disasters: Looting and Criminal Exploitation During Storms With the upcoming election and the extensive damage done by recent storms, the USA is in a very turbulent place right now.  Until […]

Posted on October 4, 2024 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
.22, ACLDN, Active Self Protection, API Prodigy, Craig Douglas, Dave Spaulding, Erick Gelhaus, firearms training, Growing Up Guns, gun digest, home protection, John Farnam, knives, Kyle Lamb, Legal, Michael Bane, Paul Markel, Paul Martin, police, Practical Eschatology, Rangemaster, Recoil Magazine, Shivworks, shooting drills, statistics, Tactical Shit, The Revolver Guy, The Shooting Wire, The Suited Shootist, The Survival Mom, Tiger McKee, Tom Givens View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- September 27, 2024

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Plan For Failure We are entering some very uncertain times.  What should you do to prepare?  Paul has some good advice here.  Combine that with Daisy’s thoughts about the The Election Pandemic Playbook and […]

Posted on September 27, 2024 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
.22 magnum, Active Self Protection, American Cop, American Handgunner, Caleb Giddings, ccw, church security, Claude Werner, Demonstrated Concepts, Erick Gelhaus, firearms training, Funshoot News, Guns Magazine, holsters, Ken Good, Kevin Creighton, low light shooting, Massad Ayob, medical skills, Paul Martin, pocket carry, psychology, Recoil Magazine, revolvers, robbery, school security, shooting drills, statistics, survival, Tactical Defense Institute, Tamara Keel, TDI, The Firearms Blog, The Organic Prepper, The Shooting Wire View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- September 13, 2024

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Pros & Cons Of Fanny Pack Concealed Carry I carry in a fanny pack almost exclusively at the gym as well as when I walk, hike, run, or cycle.  It is a very useful […]

Posted on September 13, 2024 by Greg Ellifritz in Uncategorized
10mm, active killer, active shooter, Alex Ooley, Area Ocho, Bryce Towsley, Caleb Causey, ccw, Charles Askins, Chris Cypert, Claude Werner, Dave Spaulding, Dennis Tueller, gun digest, holsters, Kevin Creighton, Lone Star Medics, Lucky Gunner, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, psychology, reloads, school shootings, shotguns, statistics, Swift Silent Deadly, The Armory Life, The Firearms Blog, The Havok Journal, William Aprill View Post

Weekend knowledge Dump- August 2, 2024

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Guest Shot: The Semi-Auto Grip Dave Spaulding gives us a written master class on gripping the handgun.     100 Days Out Paul Martin discusses preparedness in advance of the upcoming election. If we […]

Posted on August 2, 2024 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
American Cop, AR Build Junkie, AR-15, Breach Bang Clear, ccw, Dave Spaulding, Erick Gelhaus, Grant Cunningham, Growing Up Guns, Gun Mag Warehouse, history, Hock Hochheim, holsters, impact weapons, Karl Rehn, Kevin Creighton, knives, Mark Luell, Massad Ayoob, Mike Boyle, Paul Martin, police, psychology, Rangemaster, Rex Applegate, saps, shooting drills, statistics, survival, Tatiana Whitlock, The Revolver Guy, The Tactical Wire, travel, Uncle Zo, William Aprill View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- April 5, 2024

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   What Makes A Great Truck or Vehicle Gun? I’m generally not a big fan of “truck guns.”  A long gun in a vehicle is far more likely to be stolen than to be used […]

Posted on April 5, 2024 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
1911, ACLDN, Active Self Protection, American Cop, API Prodigy, building clearing, Clint Smith, Crisis Medicine, Dr. Currie Myers, Erick Gelhaus, family safety, firearms training, Frank Groth, GAT Daily, Hock Hochheim, holsters, Holstory, Jeff Gonzales, kids, knife training, Larry Vickers, Matt Jacques, open carry, optics, police, red dot sights, revolvers, Rich Grassi, shooting drills, situational awareness, statistics, Steve Tarani, survival 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

Weekend Knowledge Dump- January 12, 2024

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Rob Leatham: How to Zero Your Pistol “The Great One” talks about zeroing your CCW and competition handguns.     Slaying of the Sacred Cows… or things I think about late at night My favorite […]

Posted on January 12, 2024 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, American Cop, AR-15, art of manliness, Bill Blowers, body armor, Breach Bang Clear, Buckeye Firearms, Caleb Giddings, carjacking, ccw, Dark Angel, Demonstrated Concepts, gelatin testing, gun digest, Gun Mag Warehouse, holsters, Integrated Skills Group, Jeff Gonzales, Kevin Creighton, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, Nassim Taleb, pocket carry, police, Primary and Secondary, recall, revolvers, Rob Leatham, shooting drills, snubnose, statistics, Swift Silent Deadly, Tamara Keel, The Armory Life, The Revolver Guy View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- September 22, 2023

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   More About Tactical and Partial Reloads I think the partial revolver reload is a critical skill to have and practice if you are carrying a wheelgun for self protection.  Your gun is “loaded” if […]

Posted on September 22, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, American Cop, AR-15, Armed Lifestyle, building search tactics, ccw, Clint Smith, concealed carry, Ed Head, Erick Gelhaus, GAT Daily, gelatin testing, holsters, Jeff Gonzales, Justin Dyal, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, pepper spray, Personal Defense Network, PHLster, police, Primer Peak, Recoil Magazine, revolvers, robbery, school shootings, school violence, shooting drills, statistics, survivopedia, The Revolver Guy, Tier Three Tactical, travel View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- September 8, 2023

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Rifles vs. Pistols: The Basics of Terminal Ballistics Concepts that should be better understood in the shooting world.     You Vs. The Crowd Thinking about public defensive encounters.     Glock Gen Differences: […]

Posted on September 8, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
ACLDN, active killer, active shooter, Ballistic Magazine, Dustin Salomon, Erick Gelhaus, firearms training, Gun Mag Warehouse, history, Jeff Gonzales, John Hearne, John Holschen, Legal, Lucky Gunner, Massad Ayob, medical skills, Memphis Beech, police, Primer Peak, revolvers, shooting drills, statistics, survival blog, Tamara Keel, That Weems Guy, The Organic Prepper, The Truth About Guns, Tiger McKee, Uncle Zo View Post

Weekend Knowledge Dump- August 25, 2023

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   The Way Of The Weasel Massad Ayoob discusses and tests the idea of the surreptitious draw.  I think more folks should be working this skill set.     Guest Shot: Hazardous Thought “Combat is […]

Posted on August 25, 2023 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
Active Self Protection, AK-47, Annette Evans, ccw, Dave Spaulding, Everyday Marksman, firearms training, Gun Mag Warehouse, Havok Journal, Integrated Skills Group, ITS Tactical, Massad Ayoob, pistoltraining.com, police, Practical Eschatology, Primer Peak, Recoil Magazine, Refactor Tactical, road rage, shooting drills, situational awareness, statistics, Target Barn, Taurus, The Suited Shootist, Uncle Zo View Post
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