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  • Weekend Knowledge Dump- May 16, 2025

Weekend Knowledge Dump- May 16, 2025

Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.

 

Which Shot Timer Should You Buy?

I hope all of you own a shot timer.  If not, this article may be useful.

 

 

Tommy Gun Madness: The Thompson Submachine Gun

Some interesting machine gun history.  While we are looking back in time, some of you might enjoy The Man Who Wouldn’t Die

 

 

Safe and Smart Ready Positions

Tatiana discusses handgun ready positions.

 

 

Fight Your Way Home

The basics of constructing a “get home bag.”  You may also like A Woman’s Guide to Building a Bug Out Bag

 

 

Spring Readiness & Refresh: A Seasonal Gear Checklist for Gun Owners

Are you checking these items?

 

 

First Look: PHLster Wedge Rx

A better wedge for your IWB holsters.

 

 

Lights and Micro Pistols: Handheld or Weapon-Mounted?

Should your micro concealed carry pistol have a light on it?

 

 

The Latest on Advanced Wound Cleaning: Beyond the Paper Cut

 tsd-water-wounds

Very good information about wound cleaning in austere environments.  This article is a summary.  It would be beneficial if you visit the primary source cited as well.
 

 

Bedknobs and Broomsticks, Tourniquets and Rabbit’s Feet

Continuing on the theme of medical skills, this article introduces the idea that we may be overdoing the tourniquets.

 

 

R53.83: Been Shooting for a Few Years? Get Tested For Heavy Metals

Good advice, especially if you shoot mostly on an indoor range.

 

 

Laws of Life: Ditch the System Design Your Life

What I’m reading…

I’ve been a fan of The Survival Podcast for a long time.  I’m looking forward to reading the author’s thoughts on living a successful life.

 

 

LEOSA Woes – Part 2

 

The second part of an article series about some of the difficulties retired officers in Florida are having.  You may also be interested in how the LEOSA Act may change in the future.

 

 

Understanding Ohio’s Weapons Laws – Part 4 – “Constitutional Carry III”

More legal information for Ohio residents.

 

 

Is the 1911 Dangerous to Carry?

Massad Ayoob’s thoughts on the 1911.

 

 

How To Do a Glock Trigger Job

What parts to gently polish (not grind on) to make a more smooth Glock trigger pull.

And since we are talking about Glocks, here are the models they are discontinuing.

 

 

1-2-3-4-5 Drill

A fun shooting drill for your next range session.

 

 

Did You Shoot Somebody in Self-Defense? There’s an Insurance Policy for That

The Wall Street Journal’s take on self defense insurance programs.

 

 

 

Some of the above links are affiliate links.    I earn a small percentage of the sale price from qualifying purchases.

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Posted on May 16, 2025 by Greg Ellifritz in Weekend Knowledge Dump
American Cop, crowd violence, Glock, Gun Snobbery, history, Legal, Loadout Room, Massad Ayoob, medical skills, Mike Wood, police, riots, SafeMind Defense, shooting drills, The Armory Life, The Survival Podcast, Uncle Zo

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