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 […]
*After the recent Canada active stabbers and the shooter in Memphis yesterday, I think I need to re-post this one. -Greg Anyone researching the tactics of active killers is quickly confronted with the fact that killers study police response tactics. Being informed by their research, the killers adapt their own tactics in order to […]
*This is guest article from Steve Tarani and The Gun Mag Warehouse. The second knife fighting course I ever took as a student was taught by Steve more than 20 years ago. He is a tremendously gifted instructor with a unique perspective. I think you will enjoy the piece below. – Greg In the […]
Violent protests, mob action, and rioting scenarios fill up your news feed. Lots of folks are contacting me about mob violence issues. Let’s look at some of the issues involved… To date, the majority of mob violence events have occurred in very large public gatherings and at the sites of large political protests. […]
Written by Greg Ellifritz Within the last couple weeks we’ve seen several teen flash mob attacks on innocent bystanders. There was an attack perpetrated by a large number of Somali youths armed with hammers at a train stop in Minnesota. Less than a week later, we saw a mass teenage attack in Baltimore. Large […]
I’ve read some articles by various “tactical gurus” advising that if people get caught up in a riot or confronted by looters, they should start cutting throats and shooting everyone in the face with their 9mm pistols to facilitate escape. There’s certainly a time and place for such actions, but if you are smart, it […]
Take a look at the video below. Watching the whole video will be useful, but if you just want a basic idea of the events, fast forward to the three- minute mark. The driver of the white car ends up surrounded by a crowd of people celebrating in the roadway. The people aren’t […]
Written by: Greg Ellifritz One consistent descriptor of active killers is that they tend to update their tactics in order to stay ahead of the cops and armed citizens who are trying to stop their massacres. Recently they have been using the tactic of going mobile to prolong their shooting sprees. This started with […]
This is a guest post from Dr. John Giduck. John is a well known author and trainer who specializes in writing about international symphonic mass terrorist attacks. John originally prepared this article for a lecture on international travel safety. I thought it was so good, I asked him to allow me to […]
Back in 2019, I got this interesting question from a Facebook reader: “Greg, have you found any good sources of alternative techniques when overcoming physical disabilities? I have reduced neck mobility and no left scapula control, from a radical neck dissection, Extending the left arm out or up is both difficult and unstable. […]
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 […]
*This is a guest post by my friend Steve Moses extolling the importance of leaning how to shoot from a retention position and fight in close quarters with your carry pistol. Steve will be hosting my upcoming Extreme Close Quarters Gunfighting class where we cover those topics in great detail. If this article inspires you […]
My post knee surgery recovery has been slow (as was expected) but right now, I can stand without pain and walk fairly well with a brace and cane. My leg is still locked straight in a steel brace for another month, but I have enough mobility that I can teach my regularly-scheduled classes. Here’s what […]
*There are a couple of post-surgery incision photos in this article. They aren’t bloody and I don’t think they are too bad, but if you have a weak constitution, maybe you should skip this article. Fair warning. -Greg A few weeks ago, I took a big fall while hiking and seriously damaged my […]
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 […]
Hello folks. Quick update on my knee… For those of you who missed the details of my fall last week, check out Survival Lessons from a Wilderness Fall. I had my orthopedic appointment today. I have a torn quadriceps tendon and likely some additional structural damage inside my knee that will […]
Last week I published an article on the difference between “mass shootings” and active killer events. Yesterday, I was scanning my news feed and came across the article linked below. Missouri groom shot in robbery during his backyard wedding In last week’s article, I mentioned how most of the reported recent “mass […]
I spent last weekend in my hometown of Columbus, Ohio going to a couple of concerts and visiting with friends. While I was there, the local news reported a “mass shooting” late Saturday night just a few miles away from where I had been out with friends. 10 people shot in the Short North; […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. The Value of Mirror Image Shooting I agree with Mas here. I think a lot of instructors would get an incredible benefit out of taking a basic handgun class “mirror image” with the non-dominant […]
*I’ve been teaching out of state for the past two weeks. In every class I’ve taught, students have expressed concerns about potential upcoming political/election riots. They are fearful that things will heat up again like they did a few years ago. In every class, I had students asking me about carrying a long gun in […]
