Written by: Greg Ellifritz This series consists of the details of recent shooting practice sessions I have completed. It is my hope that by sharing some of my practice routines, more shooters will be inspired to add structured drills with measurable progress standards into their own practice sessions. -Greg Unfortunately, this will be my […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Why would I draw one handed? A lot of my CCW students have never practiced drawing one handed. It’s a critical skill to learn. Your other hand might be needed for something more important […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. 4 Cases That Examine if a Shot in the Back Is Murder or Self-Defense Massad Ayoob examines four cases where the criminal suspect was shot in the back and the implications that back shooting […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. What Really Happens In A Gunfight? The results of Dave Spaulding’s 25 year “Gunfight Project.” Dave’s book Handgun Combatives is a must read for anyone who carries a pistol. LaRue, Colt, KAC […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. FBI Data Shows Armed Citizens Have 94% Success Rate Stopping Would-Be Mass Shooters “Of all the active shooter events there were 33 at which an armed citizen was present. Of those, Armed Citizens were […]
Written by: Greg Ellifritz This series consists of the details of recent shooting practice sessions I have completed. It is my hope that by sharing some of my practice routines, more shooters will be inspired to add structured drills with measurable progress standards into their own practice sessions. -Greg My stated practice plan this […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Striking Distance: Sap and Blackjack Buyer’s Guide I really like the sap as a close range impact weapon for personal protection. Here is an article showing numerous sap variation with links to most of […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. The Four Words That Make You Weak – Upgrade Your Language Language is important. The language we use when we are talking to ourselves is even more important. New Small Arms Survey […]
Written by: Greg Ellifritz This series consists of the details of recent shooting practice sessions I have completed. It is my hope that by sharing some of my practice routines, more shooters will be inspired to add structured drills with measurable progress standards into their own practice sessions. -Greg My stated practice plan this […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Spreading Lies Great article from Todd Louis Green about bad advice given by lazy and inept firearms instructors. The Pachmayr Aluminum Competition Speedloader The pros and cons of a new speedloader design […]
Written by: Greg Ellifritz This series consists of the details of recent shooting practice sessions I have completed. It is my hope that by sharing some of my practice routines, more shooters will be inspired to add structured drills with measurable progress standards into their own practice sessions. -Greg My stated practice plan this […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Defense Against Bears with Pistols: 97% Success rate, 37 incidents by Caliber I find it interesting to note that, even against bears, shot placement is more important than caliber selection. Press Check? […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Ten Major Tactical Mistakes Incredibly simple, yet profoundly useful advice. Variations On Drills Part 1 | Pistol Power Drills Have you tried “The Test,” “The Half Test,” and “The Super Test?” Need […]
Written by: Greg Ellifritz I had a couple questions about the practice session I shared last week. Some folks were looking for more information on the “interval shooting” that I discussed. Here are a couple of good references that explain the process I was using. In the video below, Kyle Defoor talks about […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. The Knife Whisperer – The Whispering Reverse Grip Tip Hock is 100% correct in this article: “There is no one perfect knife grip, just the best one for the moment.” You must be competent […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. When Your Run Fu Runs Out You Need A Plan I’ve written about the issues with running away from a criminal attacker in the past. Running can be a good plan, if you can […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Filthy Firearm: AR Accuracy Testing at 10,000 Rounds How accurate would your rifle be after firing 10,000 rounds without cleaning? You might be surprised. Your rifle will last even longer if you regularly inspect […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Getting Out of a Jam – Clearing Malfunctions in an AR-15 Do you know how to clear rifle malfunctions? You should…even if you don’t own an AR-15. These weapons are commonly used by active […]
Written by: Greg Ellifritz I got this drill from the excellent but now defunct Police Marksman magazine. Most of us don’t shoot very well one-handed. This is an easy 50-round one-handed shooting course that will improve your skills. The drill goes as follows (from Police Marksman Magazine): – Load 10 rounds in each […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. 5 Concealed Carry Myths Busted You would be surprised how commonly I hear people talking about these CCW myths. Let Massad Ayoob set you straight. Shooting the Mini Casino Drill A valuable […]
