Story time. It was early spring in 2003. I was flying to California to attend a police training conference (ASLET for you old timers). It was only the second flight I had taken after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. For those of you who were flying in those times, you might remember the utter […]
Written by: Greg Ellifritz I travel by air quite a bit. Last year I took 49 flights with guns. In the four years since my police retirement, I’ve flown with firearms over 250 times. Even though each airline and airport is slightly different, after a lot of trial and error I’ve figured out how […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. World Class Revolver Training! Michael Bane produced a great episode providing an inside look at the instruction you can get at the Gunsite Revolver Roundup. If you want some tips on revolver reloading, check […]
Today marks the 10-year anniversary of my writing this story. I still regularly talk to folks who thank me for writing it. In honor of the story’s anniversary, I’m re-posting it today. Enjoy. -Greg I posted this little anecdote to my Facebook page on Saturday night when I got home from the shooting range, […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Alternative Concealed Carry Methods as the Seasons Change Great minds think alike. You may see the exact same carry methods (and the exact same jacket) in this article I wrote a couple years ago. […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Halloween is right around the corner. ‘Tis the season for scary houses and “haunted forests.” Have you ever thought about what you would do in one of these “haunted” houses or forests if real life gun play starts to occur? Consider the following scenario: You are waiting in line to enter a […]
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 […]
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 […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Pros & Cons Of Fanny Pack Concealed Carry I carry in a fanny pack almost exclusively at the gym as well as when I walk, hike, run, or cycle. It is a very useful […]
I’ve seen a recent bout of “never talk to the police” advice on my Facebook news feed. I’ve written about my advice regarding speaking to the police after a defensive firearm use before. In this article, I want to describe a real-life incident to which I responded as a police officer. A young CCW carrier […]
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 […]
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 […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Guest Shot: The Semi-Auto Grip Dave Spaulding gives us a written master class on gripping the handgun. 100 Days Out Paul Martin discusses preparedness in advance of the upcoming election. If we […]
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 […]
