I’ve seen lots of internet commentary on Saturday’s fatal shooting at a large protest rally in Denver. If you haven’t seen the story, check out the link below for details. TV crew’s Pinkerton security guard shoots ‘Patriot Muster’ protester dead after he fired mace at him Details about the shooting continue to emerge. […]
Written by: Greg Ellifritz People are losing their shit. It’s almost like the world has been turned completely upside down in a very short period of time. In my police job, the calls about erratic behavior, mental illness, and alcohol/drug abuse have increased significantly in the last couple months. There are a lot of […]
Written by: Greg Ellifritz Many of the questions I receive from students involve the use of chemical sprays. It seems that nearly everyone carries or is contemplating the carrying of some type of Mace or chemical irritant. Accurate information about the selection and use of these chemicals exists, but it is often difficult to […]
Written by: Greg Ellifritz Have you ever thought about what you might do if a criminal sprays you in the face with pepper spray? That scenario happened in New Jersey when a shoplifter sprayed two store security guards who confronted her after she stole some merchandise. The spray incapacitated the security guards and the […]
Watch the excellent surveillance video of a store owner and his wife fighting two robbers armed with knives. The store owner is able to access a large can of pepper spray and blast his attackers. He then holds one attacker down on his counter while his wife kicks the dude in the face. Nicely […]
Written by: Greg Ellifritz It finally happened. After nearly 21 years of police work, a couple weeks ago I was threatened by a person wielding pepper spray. I’ve sprayed lots of criminals over the years and been sprayed by some errant shots from other cops on the street, but that was the first time […]
Written by: Greg Ellifritz In case you missed it, a deranged suspect attempted to commit mass murder at a Tennessee movie theater yesterday. The suspect initiated his attack in the theater by using pepper spray against several people. As they became disoriented from the effects of the spray, he began hacking at them with an […]
Written by Greg Ellifritz Charlie Bravo Six is hosting me in March for a four hour combination pepper spray and mini baton class. This is the ultimate class for anyone looking to hone his or her less lethal weapons skills. It’s also ideal for spouses who may not be in to guns or high […]
Halloween is right around the corner. ‘Tis the season for scary houses and “haunted forests.” Have you ever thought about what you would do in one of these “haunted” houses or forests if real life gun play starts to occur? Consider the following scenario: You are waiting in line to enter a […]
I’ve seen a recent bout of “never talk to the police” advice on my Facebook news feed. I’ve written about my advice regarding speaking to the police after a defensive firearm use before. In this article, I want to describe a real-life incident to which I responded as a police officer. A young CCW carrier […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Self-Defense and the Law: Is Shooting Long-Distance in Defense Defensible in Court? Massad Ayoob talks about the realities of taking longer shots in a gunfight. An Innovative Take on Mental Awareness In […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Level 4 Plates: Body Armor Buyer’s Guide An excellent review of plate body armor options. Shelley Hill: Recognizing Types of Smiles to Trust Being able to effectively “read” facial expressions is a […]
I fell while hiking down a small mountain last week. I was fairly seriously injured, stranded in an area with no cell coverage, and ended up needing an EMS rescue to get me to the hospital. After cogitating about the incident for a week, I have some lessons learned to share so that the rest […]
I hear this statement with some regularity from some of my students and the folks who comment on the articles I post in the context of apprehending a criminal suspect. Have you ever actually tried to hold someone on the ground when they don’t want to be held? It’s not as easy as you […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Beware! I’m starting this week’s dump with some sage advice from John Farnam. I believe your tribal identity statements are more likely to get you killed between now and the upcoming presidential inauguration than […]
Today and tomorrow are this year’s “Prime Days” on Amazon.com. For members of their excellent “prime” service, they are discounting thousands of items site wide. It’s kind of like the sales you would see on “Black Friday” or “Cyber Monday.” Some really good bargains are available. You have to be an Amazon Prime member […]
Last week, I wrote an article describing an incident I experienced on a local hiking trail. I encountered a single female hiker on a remote trail. The woman had a large skinning knife in her hand. In the article I discussed how I handled the situation and what I might have done to handle a […]
I ran into a strange situation today. Some of you might benefit from analyzing it and thinking through possible response outcomes should a similar encounter happen to you. Since I moved to Texas, I’ve come to really love all of the outdoor recreation activities down here as opposed to what’s available in my home […]
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 […]
*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 […]
