Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. More About Tactical and Partial Reloads I think the partial revolver reload is a critical skill to have and practice if you are carrying a wheelgun for self protection. Your gun is “loaded” if […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Rifles vs. Pistols: The Basics of Terminal Ballistics Concepts that should be better understood in the shooting world. You Vs. The Crowd Thinking about public defensive encounters. Glock Gen Differences: […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Long Range Work Clint Smith takes a look at what handgun shoots the best at ranges out to 150 yards. Survival Tips: Preparing Yourself For Traveling Our Nation’s Highways You are far […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. The Way Of The Weasel Massad Ayoob discusses and tests the idea of the surreptitious draw. I think more folks should be working this skill set. Guest Shot: Hazardous Thought “Combat is […]
The advanced practitioner in the combative arts quickly realizes that a proper mindset trumps skill and equipment issues in a fight. Two of the most common questions that I get from my students are “How do I learn how to control my reactions to fear” and “How do I cultivate the mindset of […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. 10 Links I wish I had 10 years ago A great reference no matter how long you’ve been in the shooting game. Americans vastly overestimate police brutality “Given these stakes, it is […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. A Parent’s Guide to Concealed Carry Some family safety tips. The art of dynamic entry: Breaching a locked bus Here is a topic that isn’t covered very often. Bus takedowns are hard. […]
About 20 years ago, I attended a seminar taught by Dr. Kevin Gilmartin. It was one of the single most useful training seminars I’ve ever attended and I used the information I learned in that class every single day of my police career until I retired. Gilmartin distilled his lecture concepts into a short […]
Trying to figure out why a criminal chooses to commit a crime can be a bit tricky at times. Most crimes have very clear motivations. The one we see most often is that you simply have something the criminal wants and he thinks he can take that thing (your money, your property, your […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. ATF “Final Rule” On Unfished Frames & Receivers Thrown Out By Federal Judge Good news here. Issue 8 This free issue of “Armed Lifestyle” magazine has some valuable content. Family […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Three Force Science Peer-Reviewed Articles Published Three very useful scientific articles from Force Science. these are must read if you are a police officer or involved in the firearms training field. Homestead […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. July Rangemaster Newsletter Please check out the monthly Rangemaster newsletter. Someone you know might get a mention. Civilian AED Ownership. Yup, It’s a Thing. Jonathan Willis discusses a piece of medical gear […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Knowledge bombs from “Training At The Speed Of Life” Instructor Training With Ken Murray I took the training class Mike references here almost 20 years ago. It’s life altering if you teach force on […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Optics Versus Irons on Pistols The irons vs. optics debate. 3 Things To Know About Wheelchair CCW Carrying in a wheelchair or scooter. Debunking the CAP Fact Sheet A perspective […]
The news article below got me thinking of some things. Read it and we’ll discuss some of the implications. ExxonMobil sued over clerk who locked door in Detroit gas station shooting In summary, a gas station clerk remotely locked a thief inside the gas station store to detain him for shoplifting $4.00 worth […]
Written by: Greg Ellifritz Yesterday was the beginning of police memorial week. It’s a week designated to honor currently serving and deceased police officers. Residents in many communities are choosing to celebrate police week by replacing their external light bulbs with bulbs that are blue colored instead. In my former state, the effort is […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Training Red Flags: What to Look Out for When Choosing Instructors Fewer than 1% of gun owners seek professional training beyond a CCW class. My readers might be the exception. Keep an eye out […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Is A Sub Caliber Enough Gun For Concealed Carry? I think this decision really comes down to an evaluation of both skillset and relative risk. Tested: Buffalo Bore 25 ACP 60 Grain […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. There Have Been at Least 9 Attacks on the Energy Infrastructure Since November If you aren’t preparing for a long term power outage, I believe you are making a mistake. How […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Can Perception Determine Reality? Predators use physical cues to help them choose the easiest victim. In this article Shelley describes gait variations and the information they are giving to a criminal. The […]
