Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. EMERGENCY VEHICLE KIT | Your Roadside Lifeline After this week’s winter weather across much of the USA, some of you are undoubtedly thinking about upgrading your vehicle survival kit. This article will get you […]
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- January 28, 2022
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Pocket Pistol Shootout: 380 vs 22 More evidence that the .22 might be a better defensive choice than most people consider. A Frank Discussion of Knives for Self-Defense Thoughts about using knives […]
SHOT Show 2022
Written by: Greg Ellifritz If you have been vacationing off the planet, you may not realize that the world’s largest trade show for shooting enthusiasts was held in Las Vegas last week. The Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trades (SHOT) show is the second largest trade show in Las Vegas every year. In pre-pandemic times, […]
My Best Writing- 2021
Written by: Greg Ellifritz Last week, I posted an article linking to my most popular posts in 2021. In that article, I discussed how my “most popular” articles were not the same as my “best” articles. I liked many of the most popular articles (ranked by page view), but I think other […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- December 31, 2021
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Mobs, Mob Looting, and Other Crimes Large mobs of looters coordinating to hit malls and high end stores is becoming a problem we are seeing with increasing frequency. Your best bet is to order […]
Top 10 Most Popular Articles of 2021
Written by: Greg Ellifritz Seth Godin made a very powerful statement in a recent blog post. “My most popular blog posts this year…weren’t my best ones. As usual, the most popular music wasn’t the best recorded this year either. Same for the highest-grossing movies, restaurants and politicians doing fundraising. “Best” is rarely the […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- December 24, 2021
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Primed Murphy John and Lee discuss critical soft skills and threat indicators that often get glossed over in many shooting schools. Your sub-second draw is useless if you don’t understand that you are in […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- December 17, 2021
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. NON-PERMISSIVE ENVIRONMENT TOOLS Part 1 Some sneaky options to consider. On the same topic, you might also like this article on Tactical Pens. What to Do When Pulled Over While Carrying a […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- December 10, 2021
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. CHOOSING THE RIGHT AIRGUN PELLETS: MOST COMMON TYPES An interesting article about a topic that doesn’t receive much attention. Defending yourself against scammers: 3 easy steps Scams are far more common than […]
My Favorite CCW Belt
Written by Greg Ellifritz If you’ve spent any real time carrying a concealed handgun, you will understand the importance of mating your holster with a high quality belt made to carry a gun. In general, the double thickness leather gun belts or the ultra-stiff nylon belts make it both easier and more comfortable to […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- November 5, 2021
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. 6 Dead Giveaways That You’re Armed “The operative word in “concealed carry” is “concealed.” While a lot of the public, even including some potential criminals, might not notice a lot beyond body language clues…but […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- October 8, 2021
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. 5 Steps to (Actually) Make America Great Some very good advice here. Soft Skills in the Survival Spectrum — Here’s Why They’re So Important It’s not always about shooting and fighting. […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- September 17, 2021
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. TFB Armorer’s Bench: Complete AR15 Disassembly – Bolt Carrier Group The rioting and the pandemic happening in the background of our lives over the past couple of years has prompted millions of people to but […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- September 10, 2021
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Does a Light Trigger Increase Accuracy: Research and Analysis Yes, a lighter trigger does improve accuracy, but not as much as one may think. I have stock triggers on all my semi-automatic defensive handguns. […]
Notes on Last Weekend’s Revolver/Shotgun Training Classes
Last weekend I taught shotgun and revolver classes at the excellent Condition Red Response facility in Fort Wayne, Indiana. If anyone is in the nearby area, taking a class from these folks is a great idea. Quite a few of the CRR instructors took both classes on their own time. It’s a quality organization with […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- August 27, 2021
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Determining What is a Reliable EDC Concealed Carry Handgun? How many rounds should you fire through your defensive handgun to consider it reliable? The best leather holsters for concealed carry Some of […]
“Escape from Ecuador”
This is the third and final installment writing about my recent adventures and misadventures in Ecuador. Before reading this article, get up to speed by reading Part One (Guayaquil) and Part Two (Montañita). My Health Issues After seven days in Ecuador, I woke up in my hotel bed soaked in sweat and feeling […]
Teaching Tip: Avoid “Pseudoteaching”
Written by: Greg Ellifritz Daniel Coyle wrote a great book called The Talent Code. In it he describes the best practice, motivation, and coaching techniques to achieve greatness. I highly recommend the book for students of any endeavor. When the book came out a few years ago, Mr. Coyle was writing some […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- July 30, 2021
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Worst Case Scenario: How To Survive A Riot Kevin interviews Michael Bane, Erin Smith, and I about riots survival strategies. Staying Healthy in the Fray: The Impact of Crowd Management on Officers […]
Sights = The Weakest Link
Written by: Greg Ellifritz I recently did a drill in class where there was a high likelihood that some of my students would accidentally drop their unloaded guns. Instead of letting them potentially damage their pistols, I passed my gun around and let them use it instead. One of the students asked: […]