Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Measurements and Standards for Pistol Shooting One of the biggest reasons shooters do not improve is that they fail to introduce time and accuracy standards into their practice sessions. How Revolver Speed […]
Unique Perspectives on COVID-19- Part Seven
Written by: Greg Ellifritz Since I don’t have TV in my house, I spend a lot more time reading than the average American. I have more than 400 websites programmed into my RSS reader. On the average day I scan about 1200 articles in my feed. I deeply read more than 100. You can […]
I Wrote A Book
Written by Greg Ellifritz I spent most of the day Sunday uploading my third-world travel safety book (think overseas adventure travel) to Amazon. When it was uploaded, I got a message from Amazon that it would likely be 72 hours before the book went live on their site. I was pleasantly surprised when I […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- April 17, 2020
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. 10 Common Concealed Carry Mistakes To Avoid Mistake #1 is probably the worst of the list. Unfortunately about 98% of the people who carry guns in public are guilty of violating it. If you […]
Unique Perspectives on COVID-19- Part Six
Written by: Greg Ellifritz Since I don’t have TV in my house, I spend a lot more time reading than the average American. I have more than 400 websites programmed into my RSS reader. On the average day I scan about 1200 articles in my feed. I deeply read more than 100. You can […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- April 10, 2020
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Carrying At Home “In the end, you are pretty much left with two options. Improvised weapons strategically staged throughout your home. Or, you can carry on body. Truthfully, I encourage you to do both. […]
Unique Perspectives on COVID-19- Part Five
Written by: Greg Ellifritz Since I don’t have TV in my house, I spend a lot more time reading than the average American. I have more than 400 websites programmed into my RSS reader. On the average day I scan about 1200 articles in my feed. I deeply read more than 100. You can […]
Reporting “Social Distancing” Violations
Written by: Greg Ellifritz *This article is the personal opinion of one grumpy old policeman and most certainly does not express the view of any police supervisor, police agency, or municipal jurisdiction with whom I am employed. My writing should not be considered professional advice. Instead, it should be viewed in the proper context […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- April 3, 2020
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Things You May Do That Give Away You’re Carrying A Gun These are the “tells” people like me look for when we see you in public. You won’t have to worry if I notice […]
Shooting Drill- The Mini Casino Drill
Written by: Greg Ellifritz The Casino Drill was devised by Rangemaster’s Tom Givens as an exercise designed to evaluate/train multiple skill sets in the context of defensive handgun shooting. Tom provides a description of this drill in his September 2017 Rangemaster news letter (opens to PDF). If you are a video person, watch […]
Unique Perspectives on COVID-19- Part Four
Written by: Greg Ellifritz Since I don’t have TV in my house, I spend a lot more time reading than the average American. I have more than 400 websites programmed into my RSS reader. On the average day I scan about 1200 articles in my feed. I deeply read more than 100. You can […]
Pepper Spray- How to Choose it and How to Use it
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 […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- March 27, 2019
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Dirty Cans Tips for cleaning all your different suppressors. How Do I Use a Handheld Flashlight and Handgun at The Same Time? The author of this article demonstrates some common flashlight shooting […]
The 10,000 Kettlebell Swing Workout
Written by: Greg Ellifritz * Realizing that most of you reading this have lost access to commercial gyms due to the viral pandemic, I decided to reprint this article about my favorite home workout. I’ve been working out at my police gym, but there is talk of that closing as well. When it does, I […]
Unique Perspectives on COVID-19- Part Three
Written by: Greg Ellifritz Since I don’t have TV in my house, I spend a lot more time reading than the average American. I have more than 400 websites programmed into my RSS reader. On the average day I scan about 1200 articles in my feed. I deeply read more than 100. You can […]
Book Review- Survival Mom by Lisa Bedford
Lots of folks are asking me questions about the best way to hunker down and survive the pandemic lock down. There are lots of survival books on the market, but most of them focus on “bug out” scenarios and surviving in the wilderness with nothing but a knife and some paracord. That isn’t the […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- March 20, 2020
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Stuff You Should Know About Buckshot [Part 1] Shotguns have been on the “back burner” as compared with AR-15s in the last 15 years. When the federal “assault rifle” ban was not renewed in […]
Unique Perspectives on COVID-19- Part 2
Written by: Greg Ellifritz Since I don’t have TV in my house, I spend a lot more time reading than the average American. I have more than 400 websites programmed into my RSS reader. On the average day I scan about 1200 articles in my feed. I deeply read more than 100. You can […]
The Perils of Open Carry
Written by: Greg Ellifritz As of today, every state in the USA has some type of provision to allow citizens obtain a permit to carry a concealed handgun while engaged in lawful activity. In some states, that permit is easy to get. In others (like California or Hawaii) it is almost impossible unless you […]
Unique Perspectives on COVID-19
Written by: Greg Ellifritz Since I don’t have TV in my house, I spend a lot more time reading than the average American. I have more than 400 websites programmed into my RSS reader. On the average day I scan about 1200 articles in my feed. I deeply read more than 100. You can […]