Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.
50 Best Tactical Blogs and Websites in 2025
I didn’t think that there were 50 tactical blogs still in existence. Apparently there are and mine made the top 10.
NEW STUDY: Time to Stop—Why Even the Most Disciplined Officers Can’t Stop Faster than Humanly Possible – Force Science
Beyond Bullets
The latest research on vehicle ramming attacks.
Hold Tight To The Past
“The upshot of all this? Ain’t much new under the sun. Sometimes we need to get away from being explorers of new shooting worlds and become archaeologists instead, digging through the sands of time for old concepts which worked but were sadly forgotten.”
Horse is Gone, Close the Barn | Shooting Wire
Sharing firearm safety best practices between industries is probably a useful idea. For those interested, here is a link to the book.
The Best Scope Magnification for a Hunting Rifle? It’s Probably Less Than You Think
Very good advice.
The myth and legend of the Gray Man
A deep dive into the “gray man” concept.
Antifa conducts ID checks to find undercover reporters, cops outside ICE facility in Portland—then assaults counter protester
On a similar theme of “illusion” brought up in the link above, lots of folks attend these protests/riots as a form of entertainment. I worry when those sightseers encounter something like this in the riot. Have you considered what you would do if you were surrounded by protesters who were demanding your ID and your phone? It’s best to have a plan, even if you don’t attend riots for the party scene.
What’s Behind the Steep Decline in Mass Shootings in America?
“It’s important not to pop the champagne too early here. 2014 was a similarly good year, as was 2020 (with lockdowns, schools closed), but both reductions were fleeting. Still, here’s hoping something fundamental has shifted and the era of frequent mass shootings comes to a close.”
Cutting-Edge Combatives
Quality information about carrying, opening, and gripping a folding knife for combat. I prefer the grip pictured above. While a thumb on the spine grip yields better thrusting accuracy and more wrist range of motion, I see lots of people in my classes dropping their knives when using it. I’ll sacrifice a little range of motion in exchange for being able to hold on to my knife in a fight.
Sig M18 Pistols Pulled From Use By Air Force Global Strike Command (Updated)
The latest on the Sig 320 drama. You should also read Bans on the Rise | Death of the SIG Sauer P320?
What I’m reading…
✊Uppercut👊 .22 Magnum! CCI Uppercut .22 WMR VS .22 LR
A good look at some real life ballistic gelatin testing of these popular rimfire defensive rounds.
NEW STUDY: Time to Stop—Why Even the Most Disciplined Officers Can’t Stop Faster than Humanly Possible
I discussed this issue a bit in the instructor class I taught last week. Going fast is great…until you outrun your headlights and are shooting faster than you can process the change in the situation. Lots of my fast shooters tell me that they train to shoot fast because they can always make the decision to go slower. I fear that in reality, that doesn’t happen.
John Holschen has done a massive amount of research into this area. I spoke to him about it. He was adamant that most shooters will not stop shooting quickly enough UNLESS THEY ACTUALLY TRAINED TO STOP SHOOTING. When have you fired up the shot timer to see how quickly you can STOP shooting when the situation changes.
Setup of the Defensive Shotgun Part 1: The Stock
The guys at Justified Defensive concepts discuss desirable features in a shotgun stock.
Tactical Regret • The Havok Journal
“That’s where his animosity towards me stemmed from. I was what he wished to be at that moment, an armed man ready to kill to protect what was his. I wasn’t rich, living in a big house with a trophy wife. But, at the same time, I was everything he wasn’t. 99% of the time he was content to be himself but, that 1% of the time he wished he had been me, and that caused him so much heartache. This manifested itself in resentment, demonstrated with verbal insults.
That brief moment in time haunted him, hiding in the shadows. The memory of his impotence is always present in his mind.”
The Unique Story of an Iraqi Designated DMR – Firearms News
Taking a look at the enemy’s weaponry.
Taking It In The Crotch, Is Appendix Carry For You?
Good information for you appendix carriers.
Homeless inc. The most profitable business in town.
A lot of the criminals you will encounter will be from the homeless population. It’s best to know as much about them as possible. This is an excellent source of information.
CCW in Israel
John Farnam shares some information about CCW in the state of Israel. He follows up with a post about ammunition regulations in Progress!
Methods of Escaping from Handcuffs: An Overview
This is a useful skill to have, especially if you travel overseas. You might also enjoy watching Entry Tool Basics for Preppers: Lock Picking vs Bypass Tools
North Hollywood Couple Confronted By Mugger Out On Bond For FIVE Robberies!
It’s very useful to study how these armed robberies are set up and take place.
The ASP 10-Round Skill Check: A Practical Handgun Assessment
Give this test a shot during your next training session.
When Tasers Fail
In my opinion, cops are way too reliant on Tasers. As the article states, about half the time they don’t work. I’m also concerned about the research on Tasers and vulnerable populations. The world would be a better place if more cops got competent at physical restraint techniques and stopped relying on an electric shock to win the fight.
Self-Preservation: Confronting The Unthinkable
Alex recalls some lessons learned as he looks back on a class he took from the late William Aprill and I.
AFR: American Fighting Revolver
Let me introduce you to a couple friends…
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