Today we have another guest contribution from Henry “the Old Man from Tennessee.” He shares his wisdom about the issue of situational awareness. Enjoy…. Many years ago. USMC Recruit Depot, Parris Island, South Carolina. Seventeen years old, with excellent hearing and eyesight. First formation. A crusty red-faced lifer Sergeant of Marines gives us a […]
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- September 27, 2013

Here are a few links to articles and videos I found interesting this week. Some are intellectual. Some are informative. Some are just fun. If you have some free time, check them out this weekend. Hornady Critical Duty 45 Auto +P Four Shot Test with “Bone” – See more at: http://mousegunaddict.blogspot.com/2013/08/hornady-critical-duty-45-auto-p-four.html#sthash.pvNdQaDM.dpuf Hornady […]
Brainstorming Response Options in the Nairobi Mall Incident

Written by Greg Ellifritz As I write this, Kenyan officials just declared the terrorist hostage siege in a Nairobi shopping mall to be over. A current count of fatalities is at 75, with nearly 200 more reported injured in the three day event. For those of you who haven’t heard about this terrorist attack, here […]
Some Thoughts on the Ruger LCR

This is the third contribution from my esteemed guest blogger Henry “The Old Man from Tennessee”. Henry is 88 years old and lives up on a mountain in rural Tennessee. He has been shooting all his life and I truly enjoy his contributions…. The Old Man’s Gun- Ruger LCR Messing around with the […]
The Navy Yard Active Killer- What Can We Learn?

Written by: Greg Ellifritz Officials are remaining tight lipped about the Washington Navy Yard active killer incident that occurred a week ago. Not much information about the attack is being released. Most sources have determined that the killer gained access to the facility where he worked by using his own pass card. He carried […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- September 20, 2013

Here are a few links to articles and videos I found interesting this week. Some are intellectual. Some are informative. Some are just fun. If you have some free time, check them out this weekend. Fit Enough to Fight A good fitness program for you combat athletes… What’s Wrong With This […]
“Three Seconds or Less” Shooting Drill

Written by: Greg Ellifritz I got this drill from Karl Rehn at KRTraining.com. It is designed to replicate the conditions of the “average” gunfight being at a distance of three yards, firing three rounds, over the course of three seconds. The drill is 20 rounds and uses the same three second par time for […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- September 13, 2013

Here are a few links to articles and videos I found interesting this week. Some are intellectual. Some are informative. Some are just fun. If you have some free time, check them out this weekend. Fight Like A Girl And Other Lessons From A Stabbing A great article that discusses […]
Survive The Unthinkable

“Women are as precisely capable as men at causing injury; when a thumb goes into an eye socket, the universe doesn’t stop everything and check if the cells in the thumb have XY or XX chromosomes before deciding if the forces exerted are enough to destroy the eyeball. Either the forces exceed the elasticity […]
Georgia Elementary School Shooting

Written by: Greg Ellifritz Did you hear about the school shooting in the Georgia elementary school two weeks ago? It received a little news coverage, but then quickly faded from the headlines after people learned that no children were actually injured. A mentally unstable man entered the elementary school carrying an AK-47 rifle, extra […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- September 6, 2013

Here are a few links to articles and videos I found interesting this week. Some are intellectual. Some are informative. Some are just fun. If you have some free time, check them out this weekend. Why (and How) Creative People Need to Say “No” “Saying “no” has more creative power than […]
Advice from “The Old Man in Tennessee”- Deteriorating Eyesight

The public response from Henry’s last article was overwhelmingly positive! Thanks to the many readers who wrote in to tell me how much they appreciated Henry’s wisdom. Here’s the next installment from the 88-year old man living up on a mountain in Tennessee… Deteriorating Eyesight When young, iron sights served me […]
Lessons Learned from NYPD’s Pharmacy Robbery Shootout

Back in April of last year, a retired NYPD Lieutenant shot and killed an armed robber who was attempting to shoot the three police officers who were trying to apprehend him. The shooting is unusual for two reasons: One is that the shooter is a RETIRED cop. He essentially is in the same position […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- August 30, 2013

Here are a few links to articles and videos I found interesting this week. Some are intellectual. Some are informative. Some are just fun. If you have some free time, check them out this weekend. The Best Handgun Caliber for Concealed Carry The Best Handgun Caliber for Your Concealed Carry Weapon?Read more: The […]
Catastrophic Failures…Reasons for Carrying a Backup Gun

I always tell people: “Guns are like cars. You can buy the most expensive and most reliable car ever created, but given time it WILL break down.” People don’t believe me. The most common retort is “But my xxxxx has NEVER malfunctioned”. I just nod and smile but inside I’m thinking: “That’s because you […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- August 23, 2013

Here are a few links to articles and videos I found interesting this week. Some are intellectual. Some are informative. Some are just fun. If you have some free time, check them out this weekend. Spotting a Hidden Handgun Check out the link or the picture above to learn about the […]
The Realities of a Gunfight

Written by Greg Ellifritz Reading through some of the transcripts of the trial involving the first Fort Hood Active Shooter, I realized that the average gun owner/ CCW permit holder is wholly unprepared for anything but the most basic of gunfights. Read the article below and ask yourself if you are […]
Working Out

Written by Greg Ellifritz I’ve had several recent requests from readers who want to know what my regular workout program looks like. Those of you who know me realize that in addition to my passion for guns and training, I also have a tremendous passion for picking up really heavy things. […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- August 16, 2013

Here are a few links to articles and videos I found interesting this week. Some are intellectual. Some are informative. Some are just fun. If you have some free time, check them out this weekend. 12 Stupid Things People Care Way Too Much About I like #2- Celebrity and Sports Gossip […]
Judge Not…

Written by Greg Ellifritz A lot of my friends are linking to this story about an instructor accidentally shooting a student during a concealed carry class. Most of the comments disparage the instructor and make the assumption that he is a poorly trained, inept, NRA basic handgun instructor. That isn’t the case. […]