Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. This week’s dump starts with an exploration of what we know about last weekend’s shooting in Buffalo, New York. Monsters Rise to the Bait Michael bane talks about his thoughts about what prompted […]
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- April 29, 2022
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Blast from the Past: Popular Police Speedloaders of the 1970s School is in session if you want to learn about the historical evolution of revolver speedloaders. For the latest evolution of the concept, check […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- April 15, 2022
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. ANOTHER ROUND OF LOW LIGHT CONSIDERATIONS Things you should know about “tactical” flashlights. You should also read CAN ANY ONE FLASHLIGHT TECHNIQUE LOWER YOUR CHANCES OF GETTING SHOT? Jon Hauptman Talks PHLster […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- February 11, 2022
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Proactive Awareness in Transitional Spaces “A transitional space is, as the name implies, a space that a person occupies when transitioning from one location to another. The parking lot of Walmart is a transitional […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump – February 4, 2022
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 […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- January 14, 2022
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Best Pistol Red Dot Sights Caleb provides a detailed comparison of the most popular red dots on the market. AR 15 Sling: Two Point, Single Point Sling, or Pointless? Analyzing different rifle […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- January 7, 2022
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Shotguns are Not Low Capacity Weapons A very important truth that few people really understand. Long Guns as a Show of Force: Careful Considerations I have more AR-15s and combat shotguns than most […]
Gunsite Revolver Roundup
The weekend before Thanksgiving, I flew to Arizona to teach at the Pat Rogers Memorial Revolver Roundup at Gunsite. It was the premier revolver training event of the year and featured instructors Darryl Bolke, Wayne Dobbs, myself, Chuck Haggard, Dave Dolan, Mark Fricke, Caleb Giddings and Lew Gosnell. It was a truly all star class […]
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 […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- December 3, 2021
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. The 9mm Journey “One thing did stand out, however…for every shooting in which a particular caliber and bullet style performed well I also received one in which it failed! In truth, I could not […]
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 22, 2021
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. The Perfect Hiking Load-Out? Since I retired from my police job last year, I’ve made it a point to do much more hiking. For the last year, I’ve averaged hiking 15-20 hours a week […]
The 500th Weekend Knowledge Dump
Before we get started with this week’s batch of links, I want to note that this is the 500th edition of the Weekend Knowledge Dump! Since I started the project, you’ve received the Weekend Knowledge Dump every week without a single exception for almost 10 years. Think about it. How many other tactical blogs do […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- September 24, 2021
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. My new favorite gun I really like my LCP .22, but I’m not yet convinced of its reliability enough to carry it. I’ve put 260 rounds through mine and had nine malfunctions. I’m hoping […]
The Sub-Second Draw
The internet has been abuzz with talk of the relative importance of the skillset of being able to draw and fire a gun from concealment in under a second. If you want to catch up on what has been said and gain an understanding of the debate, I would suggest the references below. […]
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. […]
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 […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- August 20, 2021
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. What Just Happened? A valuable perspective on Afghanistan from a man who spent two decades of his life fighting in the area. Common Problems & Solutions with AR-15 Barrels A lot of […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- August 6, 2021
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Trigger Reset Simplified : 3 (or More) Reasons Why Everything You Know About it is Probably Wrong A sensible look at trigger management. I was taught to pin the trigger and then “catch the […]
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 […]