Everybody likes a good bargain. I’ve complied a list of all the best Black Friday deals I’ve found. There are some tremendous bargains here. Enjoy your shopping! One caution… Some of the Amazon deals are time limited and may not be in effect when you click on them. I will be updating this […]
Written by: Greg Ellifritz This series consists of the details of recent shooting practice sessions I have completed. It is my hope that by sharing some of my practice routines, more shooters will be inspired to add structured drills with measurable progress standards into their own practice sessions. -Greg My stated practice plan this […]
Written by: Greg Ellifritz Imagine the following scenario… It’s 9pm and you are taking your dog for a walk around your neighborhood. You live in a “safe” area and you have walked your dog on this route every night for years without a problem. It’s dark, and as you walk you notice some […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Down Range Radio #593: Shotguns as a Self-Defense Tool An excellent resource on all things shotgun. Home-Defense Shotgun Handling: Advice from the Experts For even more shotgun content, check out these […]
Written by: Greg Ellifritz I posted on Facebook the fact that during last week’s horrific Borderland Bar shooting in California there were at least six unarmed off duty police officers in the crowd. Presumably, had those officers been carrying their weapons, the tragedy would have resulted in a much smaller number of victims. That […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Spreading Lies Great article from Todd Louis Green about bad advice given by lazy and inept firearms instructors. The Pachmayr Aluminum Competition Speedloader The pros and cons of a new speedloader design […]
Written by: Greg Ellifritz This series consists of the details of recent shooting practice sessions I have completed. It is my hope that by sharing some of my practice routines, more shooters will be inspired to add structured drills with measurable progress standards into their own practice sessions. -Greg My stated practice plan this […]
Written by: Greg Ellifritz I saw this article last week and I felt intensely disappointed. Police across the country are growing beards to help fight cancer In the last few years, November beard growth has become a trend in police departments all across the country. While I admire the officers’ efforts towards […]
Written by Greg Ellifritz After yesterday’s shooting at a yoga studio in Florida, I am re-posting this article. Attacks upon group exercise facilities, gyms, and spas all share similar challenges for defenders. Read up on how you can better defend yourself in these unique environments. -Greg Last Sunday, a man entered the Azana […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Defense Against Bears with Pistols: 97% Success rate, 37 incidents by Caliber I find it interesting to note that, even against bears, shot placement is more important than caliber selection. Press Check? […]
Written by: Greg Ellifritz You and a family member hear noises outside the house at 12:30 am. Suddenly, your electricity is cut off. You think that someone is outside messing with your electrical hookup. Your family member decides to go outside and check it out while you barricade yourself in your locked bedroom […]
Written by: Greg Ellifritz We all know that it is often harder to get accurate hits with smaller pistols as compared to full-sized guns. If you aren’t aware of this fact, read Karl Rehn’s study comparing shooters’ scores on a qualification test using both pocket pistols and full sized guns. If you don’t […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Ten Major Tactical Mistakes Incredibly simple, yet profoundly useful advice. Variations On Drills Part 1 | Pistol Power Drills Have you tried “The Test,” “The Half Test,” and “The Super Test?” Need […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. But How Do You… Sit? John Johnston from Ballistic Radio interviews the owner of Dark Star Gear about the nuances of carrying in the appendix position. They talk about how your gear can be […]
Written by: Greg Ellifritz I had a couple questions about the practice session I shared last week. Some folks were looking for more information on the “interval shooting” that I discussed. Here are a couple of good references that explain the process I was using. In the video below, Kyle Defoor talks about […]
Written by: Greg Ellifritz Sex sells. People are usually more curious about ways they can improve their sex/dating life than than they are about ways they can protect themselves from crime. But what if those two goals aren’t mutually exclusive? I found this video on a male dating/relationship advice site. It’s made by […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Laminated Door Glass: 5 Vehicle Tactics Training Considerations Some high quality information about shooting through laminated windshield glass. Underground Tradecraft: Tactical Application of the Defensive Sidearm, Part Three This is an older […]
Written by: Greg Ellifritz This series consists of the details of recent shooting practice sessions I have completed. It is my hope that by sharing some of my practice routines, more shooters will be inspired to add structured drills with measurable progress standards into their own practice sessions. -Greg My stated practice plan this […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. The Knife Whisperer – The Whispering Reverse Grip Tip Hock is 100% correct in this article: “There is no one perfect knife grip, just the best one for the moment.” You must be competent […]
Written by: Greg Ellifritz Watch the video. It’s only a minute long. The first 55 seconds show the purse snatcher’s identification of the victim, approach, and escape. After second 55 the view changes and you see the attack. Ladies, the question for you is: “Have you trained to defeat this level of violence?” […]
