Written by: Greg Ellifritz On Tom Givens’ recommendation, I recently read the book Holloway’s Raiders by Capt.E.R. Walt. It was a great book and described a special unit of the Dallas police department designed to stop armed robberies of small convenience and liquor stores. The publisher’s book description is as follows: “More than […]
Written by: Greg Ellifritz The internet has been abuzz with comments on the surveillance video of a cop who knocked out a burglary suspect by pistol whipping him across the face. The burglary suspect initially complied and but then began to struggle with the officer, eventually taking the officer’s back and gouging his eyes. […]
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 […]
Written by Greg Ellifritz Read the article linked below. Taxpayer funds earmarked for Punta Gorda police chief’s defense Insane. The Florida Police Chiefs Association made the comment below after a police chief was criminally charged following an incident where a community member was negligently killed by one of the chief’s officers. […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Shooting Under Pressure: Lifesaving Tips for Surviving a Gunfight Massad Ayoob discusses some lessons learned from stress inoculation during training. I second his recommendation of the book Guns, Bullets, and Gunfights. Jim Cirillo was […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Armed at Home: Strategic Realities Everyone who owns a firearm should read this interview with Massad Ayoob. Bad things can happen when you answer the door with a gun in your hand. […]
Written by: Greg Ellifritz Did you read about last year’s negligent shooting in Florida where a police officer shot and killed a member of his community during a training demonstration? According to THIS ARTICLE here’s how it happened: “There is no evidence that Officer Coel intended to use lethal ammunition while participating in […]
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. Armed Citizen Considerations in the Time of the Active Killer Some things you should be considering before engaging an active killer. Chinese Tokarev Pistols–Military And Commercial Models Everything you could possibly want […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. A Stark Reminder to Keep Your Defensive Firearm Chambered For those of you who carry chamber empty, watch the video. Here is video evidence of a man shot by robbers as he attempts to […]
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. Small Of The Back Carry: Easy Concealment Or Injury Waiting To Happen? Carrying your gun in the small of your back is almost always a mistake. In addition to the points mentioned in the […]
No more police/security contract classes for Active Response Training. I’ve decided not to conduct any more contract police/security classes in the future. To be honest, many of the cop classes I’ve taught over the last 18 years have been complete disappointments. Even though the cops I’m teaching have the potential to use the skills […]
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. 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. Test Your Tactical Folding Knife You should be spine whack testing all of your defensive folders for the reason Chris talks about in this article. You folks carrying Kershaw assisted opening liner locks should […]
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 […]
Written by: Greg Ellifritz A couple weeks ago I attended an excellent lecture from retired police Lieutenant Brian Murphy. Lt. Murphy was the first officer on the scene of the Sikh temple active killer massacre in Wisconsin back in 2012. Lt. Murphy was shot FIFTEEN TIMES in the incident. He survived and created a […]
