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Weekend Knowledge Dump- November 27, 2020
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. My Mistakes in the Knife Teaching World. Hock’s valuable thoughts about the evolution of knife training. Understanding Police use of Force Massad Ayoob drops some knowledge. What About BB? “Let’s […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- November 6, 2020
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. TESTING .300 BLACKOUT BALLISTICS Gel testing subsonic .300 Blackout rounds from a short barrel. Speaking of ballistic gelatin, you may also like Ballistic Gel: Purpose, Protocol, & Best Ones. The Smith & […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- October 16, 2020
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Your Best Defense: Staying Out of Trouble Michael Bane and Claude Werner talk about important concepts here. Why Hollow Points Are The Only Option For Self-Defense When talking about service calibers like […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- October 9, 2020
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. The Wolf’s Fangs: Observable Indicators Of An Illegally Armed Person Keep in mind these are also indicators that criminals use to identify if you are carrying a gun as well. Prep Your […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- September 25, 2020
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. THE ANYWHERE DEFENSE: IMPACT WEAPON TACTICS Steve Tarani offers some impact weapon advice. The Orange Dot Drill Dave Spaulding shares an incredibly valuable shooting drill that doesn’t need a lot of rounds. […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- September 18, 2020
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. The New Rules of Engagement If you only consume one piece of content from this post, make it this one. In Michael Bane’s podcast, he discusses how the criminal threats we are training to […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- September 11, 2020
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. The Backpack Gun Project Thanks to Lucky Gunner for the kind words and the link to my book! For more bag carry advice, check out Vertx Commuter Sling. Strife Happens: What to Do […]
My New Favorite Electronic Hearing Protection
Written by: Greg Ellifritz Most of you collect guns. Sometimes I feel like I collect hearing protection. When I started shooting at five years old, no one wore eye and ear protection. After all, “it was just a .22.” When I started shooting K-frame revolvers and shotguns more seriously in my […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- September 4, 2020
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. 5 Lost Secrets Of The Combat Handgun Mas shares some secrets from the old timers. Mr. Ayood was exceptionally prolific last week. You may also like his articles Is the 1911 Dangerous to Carry? […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- August 28, 2020
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Staying Alive in the Brave New World Michael bane shares some valuable survival information. On the same topic, you should also read WARNING: Armed Conflict in America Is a Turning Point. Are You Prepared? […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- July 17, 2020
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Avoiding The Ambush Excellent counter-ambush advice from Jeff Chudwin. Three Videos Of Robberies Teach Us Different Lessons “No one is coming to save you.” Smith & Wesson: A History Very interesting […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- July 10, 2020
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Is Hollowpoint the Best Defensive Ammo for Concealed Carry? In most calibers, you should be carrying hollowpoint bullets for defensive purposes. One can argue that solid bullets have advantages in .22, .25, .32, .38, […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- July 3, 2020
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. PCC Showdown: H&K SP5 vs Kalashnikov USA KP9 vs CMMG Banshee I get a lot of questions about pistol caliber carbines. I’m really not the right one to ask, as I don’t own any […]
Resistance to Violent Crime: What Does the Research Show?
Written by: Greg Ellifritz Take a moment to imagine one of the following scenarios: – While stopped in traffic at an inner-city intersection, a man with a gun approaches you. He begins striking your closed window with the weapon, demanding that you give him your car. You fear that if you get out […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- June 19, 2020
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Jeff Cooper on .40 handguns For those of you interested in the history or cartridge development. Hidden History: The Carcano is the Rifle Used to Assassinate President John F. Kennedy A little […]
Defending Police Departments and Government Buildings from Active Killer Attacks
Written by: Greg Ellifritz You are probably watching the news about the frequent protests about policing in the United States. Police stations across the country are being attacked and looted. Officers are being injured and killed. Rioters took over a Minneapolis police substation. Rioters also took over the Seattle East Precinct police station after […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- June 5, 2020
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Overview of gun laws by nation A lot of Americans think that no one can own guns in other countries. It’s simply not true. There are nearly 40 countries that have some type of […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- May 29, 2020
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Small-Caliber Handguns for Self-Defense? I’m looking forward to picking up a Ruger LCP in .22 long rifle after they’ve been on the market for a few more months. SKS: Variations, Upgrades, & […]
Unique Perspectives on COVID-19-Part 12
Written by: Greg Ellifritz I’ve been posting Covid-19 weekly updates for the past three months. The very first update had 7,304 page views. Last week’s update had 2, 217 pageviews. People are getting sick of reading about the pandemic. This will be my last weekly coronavirus update. Since I don’t have TV in my […]