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. 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 […]
In order for a criminal to get close enough to commit his crime, he has to appear non-threatening. If he appears dangerous, his “prey” are likely to spot him earlier and either run away or call for help. Hence, the criminal will close the distance, often using the pretense of asking a question […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Rifle Tips for Fighting Around a Car Taking a rifle-based vehicle defense class wouldn’t be my first training priority as an armed citizen, but I think it’s useful to know and practice a few […]
Written by: Greg Ellifritz Did you see the news last week about the 85-year old woman who was handcuffed to a chair during a home invasion? The woman covertly accessed a .357 magnum revolver and shot her assailant while still handcuffed. Unfortunately, the attacker shot the woman as well. The elderly homeowner remained […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Guest Shot: Trendy or Noteworthy? (Part I) “Remember, fighting is final. If you engage in combat, you run the risk of being hurt or killed. It’s not a video game. There is no way […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Bomb Threats In the past, I’ve written about how evacuation for a non-specific bomb threat endangers more people than it protects. Here is an article from an official government entity that endorses my advice. […]
Have you ever thought about how you might deal with an attacker who is armed with a weapon in each hand? Think about someone coming at you with a gun in each hand, a knife in each hand, or a mixture of both a gun and a blade. While those aren’t the most common […]
Written by Greg Ellifritz Motorcycle robberies are becoming increasingly more common both in foreign countries as well as here in the USA. It’s important to understand how these robberies work and have a plan to prevent them. I think this video illustrates the process very well. Being an avid traveler and having spent some […]
I recently saw this video and it caused me to think about how common criminal attacks are fundamentally changing. Take a few seconds and watch the clip. Surveillance video shows brutal attack on cashier in gas station robbery Watch the latest video at foxnews.com Traditionally, the most likely criminal attack most folks […]
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. 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. 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 […]
I recently read the article linked below and it got me thinking of “stoppers.” Detectives release sketch for attempted kidnapper after woman is attacked at roadblock “According to police, a woman was leaving her home with her 11-year old son just before 6 a.m. on March 30. She was driving east on 420th […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. The Best Defensive Shotgun Ammo Out There Some of the better shotgun self protection loads on the market. While we are talking shotguns, do you think your shotgun should have a red dot optic? […]
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 […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. In Defense Of The Defensive Revolver Let’s start this edition of the Dump with some revolver knowledge. Begin with the link above. It’s Clint Smith’s take on the revolver in the modern world. Then […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. How to Survive a Carjacking Mike Boyle’s thoughts on carjacking. Going Deeper Into the Gray Zone A road map for leadership development. WHEN SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE SAID Hey! I […]
Written by: Greg Ellifritz Read this story and imagine a similar scenario happening to you. An armed robber is holding you at gunpoint. You think he’s going to shoot you whether you give up the money or not. You have a concealed pistol, but you can’t outdraw a trigger press. When should you make […]
