Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Setting up an AR15, end of 2016 edition VERY good advice about kitting out your AR-15 rifle. I can’t say I disagree with any of these recommendations. Get a Grip […]
Written by Greg Ellifritz I’ve been getting quite a few questions about recommended ammunition for defensive rifles and pistols. I originally wrote this article four years ago, but the information is still critically valid and will answer many folks’ questions. Read about the gelatin test session I participated in and take a look at […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Basic Rifle Marksmanship (BRM) Series for your AR15- Intro A lot of great basic rifle information here. Bleach for Survival? Bleach (or pool shock) is a useful addition to your survival supply […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Criminals Look Different From Noncriminals Trust your instincts. Science says you can identify criminals by the way they look. Open a Homak Digital Gun Safe with a Straw A handy piece of […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. POLICE AMBUSHES We’ve had four cops in this country shot from ambush last week. My cop friends need to take a look at how other agencies who have experienced this level of police violence […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. 12 Things You Need To Do And 1 Thing you Need to have If You Get Caught Up In A Riot Decent riot survival information. Living a Barbarian Life: Don’t Settle for […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Fear Illusions: How Your Brain Gets Hacked Every Day Very important information about how fear and anxiety are processed in the brain. “The world is as scary as you decide it is & as […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. 29 Lessons From The Greatest Strategic Minds Who Ever Lived, Fought, Or Led “…strategic wisdom is not something you’re born with. It is developed, both with experience and with education. I’m not saying you have […]
Written by: Greg Ellifritz A couple weeks ago I attended Sentinel Concepts “Essential Carbine Employment” course. It was hosted by my friend Dave Spaulding of Handgun Combatives near Dayton, OH. Steve Fisher is the owner of Sentinel Concepts and was the instructor for the course. I had not previously taken any classes from […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. What Should You Do If Protestors Surround Your Car? Great advice from Dave Young about what to do if “protestors” attack your car. I also like larger pepper spray dispensers for this purpose if things […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Baggage Claim Ed talks about some of the dangers present in the baggage claim area of a third world airport. He’s right. Lots of shady characters hang out there. Be careful. Two more tips: […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. A Beginner’s Guide to Suppressors: Part 1 Everything you want to know about suppressors. Part Two covers the legal issues involved in acquiring one and how to make the purchase. Part Three covers maintenance […]
This is a guest post written by retired police chief Jeff Chudwin. Jeff is a well known law enforcement trainer and has served as the president of the Illinois Tactical Officers Association. Jeff recently sent out an email to a list of police firearms instructors describing his gelatin testing of numerous .223/5.56mm self defense rounds […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. TangoFoxtrot’s Rifle Dust Tests: Mini-14, AUG, ARX-100, SCAR Some interesting dust tests using common rifles. Now you know why I hate the Mini-14. Even more interesting to me (since I don’t live in a […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Photos show what crime looks like before it happens A very interesting article about the algorithms used to alert surveillance camera operators to “suspicious” behaviors. The list of “pre-crime” activities that trigger an alert […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. The Folly of Chasing Gear – CCW Gear Some advice to get you new carriers heading in the right direction. A Quick Guide To Shooting Fundamentals Another resource for you brand new […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Skill Drills For New Pistol Owners Some fun pistol shooting drills for your next range trip. Don’t forget to check out my shooting drills archive as well. Make a Secret Bookshelf Stash […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. What to Do in an Active Shooter Situation This isn’t a bad article. I have some issues with the statement “Running away should always be your first line of action.” If the author said […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. I Used To Hate Shotguns But Now I Don’t Can a small woman shoot a shotgun well? Read Melody’s article and decide for yourself. I agree that the shotgun is an under-appreciated weapon. Shot […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. AR Lower-Receiver Build: Trigger Group Installation The most common home gunsmithing project I see my students take on with their AR-15 rifles is a trigger replacement. A good match trigger (I like the Geissele) […]
