This is a short book (100 pages) that you can finish in less than an hour. Someone with extensive firearms training will not learn too much, but most of the tactics and techniques the author presents are very solid. Where this book really shines is in the author’s suggested structured practice sessions. […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- July 6, 2012
Here are a few links to articles and videos I found interesting this week and want to share. Some are intellectual. Some are informative. Some are just fun. If you have some free time, check them out this weekend. The 4 Survival Skills Every Kid Should Know For those of you […]
Your Tactical Training Scenario…Random Violence
Most violence occurs for a reason. That reason may not be apparent to the victim or bystanders, but often the action makes sense from the skewed perspective of the perpetrator. Truly “random” acts of violence are rare, but they do happen. Whenever I see one documented, I try to learn from it. Watch […]
“Run Away and Hide”- The Border Patrol’s Response to an Active Killer
Last week several news outlets reported that officers from the Border Patrol were complaining about the content of some training they received. According to one Border Patrol union website, all officers had to take the FEMA online course IS-907 – Active Shooter: What You Can Do. These online courses are very popular among law […]
Paul-E-Palooza Memorial Training Event
I am honored to be one of the 30 nationally known trainers who is participating in this event. All of us are donating our time to provide a training class to benefit Paul’s children after his untimely death. Details are below, but it’s only $200 for an entire weekend of training with some of the […]
The TDI LDK Knife
TDI Last Ditch Knife (LDK) Limatunes wrote up an excellent review (linked above) of the little knife I designed and all of the fun places it can be hidden. While I don’t know if I can live up to the “I’ll-beat-you-to-death-with-a-toothpick badass” moniker, I really appreciate the review! If you are looking for […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- June 29, 2012
Here are a few links to articles and videos I found interesting this week and want to share. Some are intellectual. Some are informative. Some are just fun. If you have some free time, check them out this weekend. What Is RELIABLE? Todd Green has some good thoughts about handgun […]
New Class Review!
John Holbrook, who has been a student in two of my classes at TDI, just wrote a very good summary and review of the most recent TDI Active Shooter/Killer class that I taught. A Review Of The Active Killer-Shooter Course at TDI John is a very observant individual, takes excellent photos and […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- June 22, 2012
Here are a few links to articles and videos I found interesting this week and want to share. Some are intellectual. Some are informative. Some are just fun. If you have some free time, check them out this weekend. How to Use a [BUSTED] Cell Phone to Meet 5 Basic Survival Needs […]
A Proactive Approach to School Murders
A Proactive Approach to School Murders A great summary article about preventing and responding to school shootings from Ohio police instructor Ron Borsch. Ron has done more research than anyone I know in the field of preventing school shootings. This article should be mandatory reading for all cops, parents, and school employees. I’m honored […]
Grocery Store Shootout
Justifiable killing of robber happened so fast store manager needed security video to recall it Check out this excellent article about a grocery store shooting in Michigan. This is part of a phenomenal series of articles on the Michigan Live website. Each article provides exceptionally detailed information on a justified self defense shooting from […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- June 15, 2012
Here are a few links to articles and videos I found interesting this week and want to share. Some are intellectual. Some are informative. Some are just fun. If you have some free time, check them out this weekend. The Simple Guide to Growing Some @#$%ing Balls Your sex doesn’t matter. The […]
FNS-9 Pistol Update
For those of you carrying or considering a FNS-9 pistol…. TDI instructors found a fairly disturbing problem with these guns recently. The webmaster posted a couple of videos demonstrating situations when the slide locked up. Go to the bottom of my article here for an update with explanation and links to the video. Thanks […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- June 8, 2012
Here are a few links to articles and videos I found interesting this week and want to share. Some are intellectual. Some are informative. Some are just fun. If you have some free time, check them out this weekend. If You Want to Succeed in Business, Read More Novels As an avid […]
Paul Gomez 1971-2012
Written by Greg Ellifritz Last night I learned that my friend and fellow firearms instructor, Paul Gomez, had passed away suddenly at the young age of 40. I first met Paul in June of 2003. He and Andy Stanford traveled to Ohio to take TDI’s Level 4-5 Handgun Class. I just happened to […]
The Toronto Mall Shooting- Four Tips for Surviving the Active Shooter
Active shooter events are not strictly an American phenomenon. They happen worldwide. The most recent was last night in a Toronto Canada shopping mall. An unknown man in the food court shot approximately 15 bullets from a handgun, killing one person and injuring seven others. There isn’t a whole lot of information available […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- June 1st 2012
Here are a few links to articles and videos I found interesting this week and want to share. Some are intellectual. Some are informative. Some are just fun. If you have some free time, check them out this weekend. AELE Electronic Weapons Control Case Summaries A complete listing of all the relevant court […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- May 25, 2012
Here are a few links to articles and videos I found interesting this week and want to share. Some are intellectual. Some are informative. Some are just fun. If you have some free time, check them out this weekend. Exclusive Interview with Jim Fuller of Rifle Dynamics: Kalashnikov DIY Tips and a First Look […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- May 18, 2012
Here are a few links to articles and videos I found interesting this week and want to share. Some are intellectual. Some are informative. Some are just fun. If you have some free time, check them out this weekend. New Foam Rolling study If you don’t know what a foam roller is, you […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- May 11th 2012
Here are a few links to interesting articles I read this week and want to share. Some are intellectual. Some are informative. Some are just fun. If you have some free time, check them out this weekend. The Truth About Sub-Compact 1911s While I don’t agree with everything Rob Pincus teaches, on this subject he […]