Written by Greg Ellifritz Place yourself in Carolyn Meadows’ shoes. It’s mid day and you are leaving a large grocery store. You get into your car and start to back out of the parking space only to be startled by a shirtless man yelling and banging on the rear of your car. The […]
Written by Greg Ellifritz A California man carjacked a woman who was driving with her infant child. Shortly after he drove off in her car, he crashed into an electrical pole. Several citizens rushed to the scene to detain the carjacker. Someone recorded the entire event and posted it on YouTube. Check out […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. The thin line between safety and tragedy: Muzzle control in policing I’m glad this topic is receiving some attention. I fear, however, if we become too dogmatic or too “safe” we will be endangering […]
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 […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Bringing The Right Gun to Your Training Class Good information. The right gun depends on your skill set, goals, and the class you are taking. You might also like Essential Gear for Firearms Courses. […]
Lots of folks have been contacting me because they are concerned that we will soon see large scale election-related violence and protests. While I can’t predict the future, the possibility of rioting is certainly something to consider. Looking back at the “protests” back in 2020 and earlier can give us some ideas about […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Thoughts on Open Carry Even though I’m generally not a big fan of open carry in an urban environment, I would say that this piece provides a balanced and nuanced approach to the topic. […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Guns for Granny – Choosing A Gun for the Elderly or Infirm Some tips to solve a problem we will all be lucky enough to face someday. Hair Triggers Massad Ayoob discusses […]
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 […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Weapon Lights on Handguns: Essential or Unnecessary? Dave Spaulding talks weapon mounted lights. Home Defense with Tom Givens Tom Givens discusses some home defense tips. After you read this article, check out […]
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 […]
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 […]
I recently read the article linked below and it got me thinking of “stoppers.” Detectives release sketch for attempted kidnapper after woman is attacked at roadblock “According to police, a woman was leaving her home with her 11-year old son just before 6 a.m. on March 30. She was driving east on 420th […]
Daniel Coyle is the author of the book The Talent Code. He conducts outstanding research in the field of enhancing human performance. His blog post, Your Best Training Session Ever, got me thinking about how a lot of firearms and combatives force-on-force training could be dramatically improved. Read Daniel’s account of a trauma surgeon […]
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 […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Ayoob: How to Find the Red Dot on Your EDC Massad Ayoob provides some advice for using your red dot equipped handgun. YOU’RE ON YOUR OWN There is more to this saying […]
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 […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. HOW DO YOU KNOW WHEN YOU’VE MASTERED A TECHNIQUE? My friend Nick Hughes answers an important question. Are We Seeing A Revolver Renaissance? Tamara drops some revolver knowledge. And to back up […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. AN AMERICAN CLASSIC My 2.5″ Model 19 is my favorite revolver. If I could only have one pistol for the rest of my life, I wouldn’t feel undergunned with this one. Safely […]
Written by Greg Ellifritz It’s no secret that I’m not a fan of open carry (carrying an unconcealed handgun or long gun in public). Except in a hunting context or in very rural areas where one is unlikely to encounter another human, I generally think it’s a poor decision to carry openly. Too […]
