Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. 3 Ways to Escape Zip Ties: An Illustrated Guide An informative infographic about escaping zip tie restraints. This is useful, but the best advice I can provide is to AVOID BEING RESTRAINED! I don’t […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. The Old and the Bold: Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife A very interesting video series interviewing British WWII vets. In this episode the veteran being interviewed dishes the dirt on the famed Sykes Fairbairn combat knife. […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. 9 Lifesaving Self Defense Tips From Pat McNamara Pat Mac’s advice for staying alive. Shooter’s Tips: Learning the Red Dot I am not a red dot pistol shooter and claim absolutely zero […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Folding Knife Selection, Carry & Access A very comprehensive article from Chris Fry about choosing and carrying a folding knife for self protection. Learning From History I did the lecture only version […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. DA Warm Up Ernie Langdon has a great set of shooting drills for those of you who carry a traditional double action automatic. “String One, First Dot: 10 shots, double action only. Focus on smooth […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Self Defense Ammunition Ballistic Test Ammunition-to-go has published a large study of ballistic gelatin performance using defensive rounds fired from shorter barrels into clothing covered gelatin. These tests are not the same as the […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Proof of Real Evil in the World When dealing with an “unknown contact,” it’s best to keep your hands out of your pockets. If you get taken to the ground and your attacker remains […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. There was lots of good commentary this week generated by the Florida school shooting. I’m going to start today’s Dump with a few of the better articles on the topic before getting back to […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Good Guys Win! Tamara Keel pens a nice monthly column in SWAT Magazine. It’s full of short narratives (Like the NRA’s “Armed Citizen”) about armed citizens defeating criminals. It’s good to read these scenarios […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. 7 Cases That Show Why Warning Shots Are a Bad Idea Massad Ayoob explains why you shouldn’t shoot warning shots. You should also take a look at Massad’s article on open carry. […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. RG101: Revolver Grasp, or How to Hold a Revolver When I poll students in my shooting classes, I find that only 10-15% of my students ever carry a revolver for defensive purposes. Revolver carry […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Seven Habits Of Highly Dangerous People “It does not matter if you used to be a Grand Master pistol shooter or a black belt Judoka, if you have not maintained a baseline of skill, […]
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. 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. Basic Tactics: 360 Degree Security and Formations A few formation options for moving with multiple people. Each formation has certain advantages and drawbacks. It’s up to you to practice so that you can understand […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. What Should You Do If Protestors Surround Your Car? Great advice from Dave Young about what to do if “protestors” attack your car. I also like larger pepper spray dispensers for this purpose if things […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Beginner’s Guide to CCW: Arm yourself with knowledge Arm yourself with knowledge. Are you a CCW permit holder who wants to learn more about protecting yourself? Tim lists a very complete list of […]
Written by: Greg Ellifritz According to the preliminary research put out by the FBI, violent crime went up in the first six months of 2015. The crime of Rape was the fastest growing of all violent crimes. The Number of reported rapes in the country rose 9.6 per cent. I will let the criminologists […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Glass bottle attempt: concealed weapon breakdown This type of situation is one that many entry-level CCW permit holders find extremely challenging. Watch the video and read the excellent analysis. A woman high on drugs walks […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Back-up Iron Sights Buyer’s Guide All of my red dot equipped fighting rifles have backup iron sights. Yours should too. Defensive Shooting Myths and Misconceptions: “I shoot that gun really well.” A […]
