Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Seven Habits Of Highly Dangerous People “It does not matter if you used to be a Grand Master pistol shooter or a black belt Judoka, if you have not maintained a baseline of skill, […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. New Glock Gen 5 Manual The folks at Loose Rounds got a hold of the latest Gen 5 Glock factory manual. Download it at the link above (opens to PDF). You’ll also want to […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Start Shooting Better: Dot Torture Drill A drill I shoot at least once a month. It’s excellent for refining trigger control. This article explains how I use the same drill described in the link […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Living With Violence This is a podcast interview with Gavin de Becker. Mr. de Becker wrote one of the most influential books ever published in the field of self protection. In this interview he […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Exploring America’s Complex Relationship with Guns David Yamane composed a very intriguing four-part analysis of a recent Pew Research study on American gun owners. I found the whole thing fascinating. The changing face of […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Lights On Carry Guns? I don’t think you always need a light on your concealed carry pistol. When one looks at the types of attacks that happen in public places, attacks seldom happen in […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Responding to the Next Attack Check out the first two articles in this free online magazine. The first is a very thorough debrief of both the San Bernadino active killer events and the Pulse […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Maximal Effective Range of Buckshot A very well done study comparing some common shotgun buckshot loads. While the data is useful, I would argue that looking for “maximal effective range” in a shotgun isn’t […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Why Do I Need a Rifle? Words of wisdom from a very experienced SWAT cop and trainer. “We carry handguns to defend ourselves and our loved ones from an unexpected deadly threat. When we […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. A gun on your nightstand isn’t the best idea, no matter who says so Grant provides some sound advice about staging defensive weapons in the house. I would also recommend having a solid […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Former Green Beret Reveals #1 Shooting Drill You Aren’t Doing Right (or Enough!) This may be the single most important drill to practice with either a handgun or rifle. Specimen Rory […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Math for Marksmen: The Speed Vs. Accuracy Equation The Mountain Guerrilla weighs in on what he thinks is the optimal balance between speed and accuracy. You should also read his followup article on Calling […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Using an Inner Tube as a Knife Mount A handy option for mounting a low-profile fixed blade to your belt. Read his updated suggestion as well. Skill Set: Knives for Self-Defense I […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Brave Bystander Uses Environmental Tools to Stop Deranged Man Here is an interesting scenario. How would you deal with a man at the gas pump trying to light a stream of gasoline on […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Safety in Bear Country Interesting information from the Forest Service about bear defense. If you are interested in the topic, you’ll also like this article on rifle penetration in large animals. H/T to Practical […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Good Samaritan Checklist Think deeply before you involve yourself in someone else’s activity. Things may not go according to plan. Read this cautionary tale for an example of how intervention can go badly. […]
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 […]
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. Suspect Disarms Officer, Shoots Bystander There are lessons to be learned here for my cop friends and those who open carry. Gun grabs happen faster than you might think. This absolutely could happen to […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Why Do The Least Knowledgeable Have The Most Conviction? “Regarding the Personal Protection community (but applicable to every discipline), one of the great mysteries to me is trying to wrap my head around the […]
