Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Giving Guns as Gifts: Know the Law – The Truth About Guns The holidays are coming up. Please don’t spend them in jail. How To Not Mistake Your Loved One As A […]
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Weekend Knowledge Dump- November 29, 2024
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Mounting the Pistol-Mounted Optic Most of the pistol-mounted optic failures I see in class are due to poor mounting practices. In this article, Erick teaches you how to mount your optic correctly. […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- April 5, 2024
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. What Makes A Great Truck or Vehicle Gun? I’m generally not a big fan of “truck guns.” A long gun in a vehicle is far more likely to be stolen than to be used […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- February 23, 2024
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. The 7 Most Common Concealed Carry Mistakes I have to admit that I see these fairly frequently. Don’t carry a “craptastic” holster. Use my post on good holsters to make a better selection. […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- December 1, 2023
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Weapon Lights on Handguns: Essential or Unnecessary? Dave Spaulding talks weapon mounted lights. Home Defense with Tom Givens Tom Givens discusses some home defense tips. After you read this article, check out […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- October 13, 2023
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Carbine Optics Magnification This was an interesting test. Carry Gun Science: Ported Vs. Comp Vs. Slide-Comp Vs. Bare-Muzzle Taking a look at the difference between the various types of recoil reducing technologies. […]
Situational Awareness Podcast
Instead of a written article for you today, I’m going to share a podcast Interview I recently completed. This is the first podcast I’ve done in three years. When I got my cancer diagnosis and didn’t have long to live, I decided I wanted to focus my limited time on writing and stopped doing […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- August 25, 2023
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 […]
Tactical Training Scenario- Dealing with “Stoppers”
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 […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- May 26, 2023
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. The Human Factor: John Hearne Discusses Building Better Survivors My buddy John Hearne dropping some knowledge bombs. Take a class from him if he’s coming to a range close to you. TOP […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- April 7, 2023
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Are We There Yet? Quality information and analysis from Paul Martin. You should buy his book. Best knife sheath for EDC ever! Craig gave me one of his El Nino push […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- January 20, 2023
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 […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- December 23, 2022
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. How to Choose a Good IWB Holster Part 2 | Secure and Fast Part two of the IWB holster selection article I posted last week. While we are looking at “Part Two” articles, […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- December 16, 2022
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 […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- September 30, 2022
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Situational Awareness: Mall Madness and Self-Defense I can’t tell you the last time I’ve set foot in a mall. It has to be at least a decade ago. For those of you who visit […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- September 16, 2022
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Pistol Malfunctions and Stoppages – Part 1 The skill set of reflexively and efficiently clearing firearm malfunctions is very poor among gun owners without formal firearms training. Visualizing the 2021 National Firearms […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- August 5, 2022
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Concealed Carry Corner: Open vs Closed Emitter Red Dots For Carrying Let’s get started with an article about the difference between two different types of red dot handgun sights. Continuing on the topic, you’ll […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- June 3, 2022
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. “New Shooter New Shooter New Shooter!” Why do we have so many school shootings? The only honest answer is “it’s complicated.” Gunfight SPEED – How Fast Do You Have to Be? Some […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- April 1, 2022
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. So You’ve Decided To Prepare for World War III This is phenomenally sound advice that I urge you all to read. Paul is doing a lot of quality work in the preparedness community. “Note […]
Situational Awareness for Concealed Carry
Written by: Greg Ellifritz Now that most states have a process allowing citizens to legally carry concealed handguns, many of you may be carrying a firearm more frequently, or just starting to carry for the first time. A common mistake I see with a great number of my students is an obsessive focus on […]