Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Giving Guns as Gifts: Know the Law – The Truth About Guns The holidays are coming up. Please don’t spend them in jail. How To Not Mistake Your Loved One As A […]
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- December 6, 2024
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. EVERYDAY RIGS – Gunsite’s Professionals Talk About Their Carry Holsters and Guns I teach at the Pat Rogers Memorial Revolver Roundup at Gunsite each year. I am always impressed with the Gunsite experience and […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- November 29, 2024
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Mounting the Pistol-Mounted Optic Most of the pistol-mounted optic failures I see in class are due to poor mounting practices. In this article, Erick teaches you how to mount your optic correctly. […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- November 22, 2024
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. State of Play: Political and Legal Trends to Watch “To start off, I reiterate that this is not a political post. I’m not going to discuss the reasonings for who won and lost the […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- November 1, 2024
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. With the upcoming presidential election, the current worldwide military conflicts, and the extensive damage done by recent storms, the USA is in a very turbulent place right now. Until things calm down, I’m going […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- October 18, 2024
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. With the upcoming presidential election, the current worldwide military conflicts, and the extensive damage done by recent storms, the USA is in a very turbulent place right now. Until things calm down, I’m going […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- October 4, 2024
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. The Dark Side of Disasters: Looting and Criminal Exploitation During Storms With the upcoming election and the extensive damage done by recent storms, the USA is in a very turbulent place right now. Until […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- September 27, 2024
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Plan For Failure We are entering some very uncertain times. What should you do to prepare? Paul has some good advice here. Combine that with Daisy’s thoughts about the The Election Pandemic Playbook and […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- September 20, 2024
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Can Exercise Simulate a Gunfight? I think it’s very important to train when you are physically stressed by exercise. With that said, heart rate increases from exercise are extremely different from heart rate increases […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- September 6, 2024
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Self-Defense and the Law: Is Shooting Long-Distance in Defense Defensible in Court? Massad Ayoob talks about the realities of taking longer shots in a gunfight. An Innovative Take on Mental Awareness In […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- August 30, 2024
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Some thoughts on the legendary 125gr. .357 Magnum Darryl and Bryan are putting out some free content on their normally-paywalled American Fighting Revolver website. While this article is free, if you like revolvers, their […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- August 23, 2024
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. The thin line between safety and tragedy: Muzzle control in policing I’m glad this topic is receiving some attention. I fear, however, if we become too dogmatic or too “safe” we will be endangering […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- August 16, 2024
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Rifle Tips for Fighting Around a Car Taking a rifle-based vehicle defense class wouldn’t be my first training priority as an armed citizen, but I think it’s useful to know and practice a few […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- July 26, 2024
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. New York Reload: Does It Work? I’d encourage you to put yourself on the shot timer and try drills like this. It isn’t always a clear cut answer and it really depends on where […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- July 5, 2024
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Bringing The Right Gun to Your Training Class Good information. The right gun depends on your skill set, goals, and the class you are taking. You might also like Essential Gear for Firearms Courses. […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- June 28, 2024
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Skeeter Skelton on Point Shooting (1968) Skeeter was my favorite gun writer when I was growing up. Thanks to Karl and his crew for digging up this older article. Concealed Carry Clothing […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- June 21, 2024
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. The Value of Mirror Image Shooting I agree with Mas here. I think a lot of instructors would get an incredible benefit out of taking a basic handgun class “mirror image” with the non-dominant […]
Surviving Mob Attacks on Your Vehicle
Lots of folks have been contacting me because they are concerned that we will soon see large scale election-related violence and protests. While I can’t predict the future, the possibility of rioting is certainly something to consider. Looking back at the “protests” back in 2020 and earlier can give us some ideas about […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- June 7, 2024
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Vang Comp Thunderstick Summit – October 11-13 2024 | Fairfield, UT | Despite the fact that one of the instructors is somewhat questionable, this is the best shotgun class in the country. Register soon […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- May 31, 2024
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Managing Expectations I’m placing this article at the top of the list because it’s important and you should read it. “Bendigo” is an talented writer and has some valuable life experiences to share. The […]