Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. What To Do if Someone Is Following You Quality tips and reference videos here. The Spyderco Sharpmaker The Spyderco Sharpmaker is my favorite knife sharpener as well. The Best Revolvers […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Getting Friends and Family (Slightly) More Prepared How to gently steer reluctant friends and family members in the direction of being better prepared for emergencies. Factory 6.5 Creedmoor Ammunition Accuracy Velocity and […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. When You Can’t Pull the Trigger I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard ignorant gun owners make the statement “I’ll just shoot him if he grabs my gun.” It isn’t quite that […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. ONE ANSWER FOR THREE QUESTIONS Do you know how to answer the three most common distracting questions criminals use to approach you? Counter Sniping Tactics Mandatory for Preppers and Survivalists I’ve attended […]
Written by Greg Ellifritz Here are two quick reads written by some friends of mine. I finished both of them this week and found each to be a valuable resource. The first is Annette Evans’ book The Dry Fire Primer. Annette introduces the book as: “Dry fire – practicing without live ammunition – […]
Written by: Greg Ellifritz “You can’t screw up, not even once, not even a little, because someone’s life hangs in the balance.“- Tom Givens When I looked back at the notes I took while attending a recent Rangemaster Instructor Development course, that quote seemed to sum things up best. I’ve taken close […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Are your schools ready for an active shooter? Some tips for determining if your child’s school is prepared for an active killer attack. Drop It! This is a skill that you should […]
Written by: Greg Ellifritz I’m starting a new series with this post. There are more competent firearms instructors teaching quality classes than ever before in human history. None of us has a corner on the market. Just like I’ve trained with dozens of top instructors over the years, my students will also train with […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Phone Store Employee Smokes Armed Robber There are a lot of very valuable lessons to be learned from this shooting. I probably wouldn’t have kept shooting as long as our victim here. With that […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Non-Metallic Composite Knives for Everyday Carry Non-metallic blades provide an excellent solution for a lot of security problems. BFE Labs makes some great products. You will generally see me armed with one of these […]
Written by: Greg Ellifritz My friend Claude Werner recently published a book titled “Shooting Your Black Rifle.” A large part of the book contains shooting drills and qualification courses for the AR-15 rifle. One of the drills Claude developed is one that he calls the “Punto Banco.” It is a rifle adaptation of Tom […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Best Body Armor [2019 Tested]: Hard Plates & Soft Armor As restrictions on body armor may soon be enacted, you might consider picking some up. Here is a decent review of they different types, […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Freaks of Nature: The Guide to Cross-Eye Dominant Shooting Some options for cross-eye dominant shooters. Erik Prince: Blackwater’s founder Talks guns, Tactics, Logistics, and Politics Eric Prince has some interesting ideas about […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. State Gun Control in America: A Historic Guide to Major State Gun Control Laws and Acts An in-depth, state-by-state look at the “red flag” laws currently on the books in this country. […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. The Safe, Not Sorry Lessons Read through some of these horrific shooting incidents described by Massad Ayoob. Don’t expect your gun to immediately incapacitate anyone. Clawing and Wedging Your Way to Perfect […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Crime Guns Obtained Illegally Shortly Before Shootings Research that indicates guns used in crime were mostly acquired through the criminal’s friends or family less than two months before the crime. Thanks to Practical Eschatology […]
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 Red Dot Pistol Sights Good information for any of you looking to start using a red dot on your pistol. Start Shooting Better Episode 12: The Test With […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Heavily Armed Robbers Utilizing Parked Vehicles as New Concealment Tactic A recent robbery trend that you should be aware of. Prescription For Violence: The Corresponding Rise of Antidepressants, SSRIs & Mass Shootings […]
Written by: Greg Ellifritz Last Saturday, I taught Active Response Training’s very first open enrollment shotgun course. It’s kind of odd that I’ve never done one, considering that the very first firearms instructor certification I got was Phil Singelton’s Benelli shotgun instructor class. I’ve been teaching cops how to shoot shotguns since the year […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. DIY Revolver Grip Modifications If you want to reload your revolver with speed loaders, you may have to break out the Dremel tool to reduce your grips. Speaking of revolver modifications, you will definitely be […]
