Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Interview with a Mexican hitman A vital insight into criminal psychology. Read about this man’s attitudes about killing and torture and understand that many of the criminals you might encounter on a daily basis […]
- Home
- Posts tagged "Tom Givens" (Page 4)
Posts tagged "Tom Givens"
Straight Talk on Armed Defense
Written by Greg Ellifritz I just finished reading Straight Talk on Armed Defense, edited by Massad Ayoob. It’s a great book and I recommend that all of you pick up a copy. The book is a compilation of self defense advice from 12 different authors, all authorities in their respective fields of study. […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- March 3, 2017
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. EMPTY LOADS Clint Smith drops some knowledge about reloading an AR-15 rifle. Appendix Carry vs. Hip Carry: Weighing the Pros and Cons Massad Ayoob talks about advantages and disadvantages to carrying a […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- October 7, 2016
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. You must be vigilant: How to protect yourself in the face of terror “We stop and look both ways before we cross the road because we realize we are entering a potentially dangerous environment. […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- January 1, 2016
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. IN EXTREMIS COMMUNICATION, PART 1 One of the biggest problems I have with my students is training them in the VERBAL aspects of self protection. This article provides phenomenal information from my friend Larry Lindenman […]
Fighting Smarter
My friend Tom Givens recently sent me an updated version of his extremely useful textbook on handling violence. I have been recommending the earlier editions of this book for years. After re-reading it, I’m happy to say that I’ll be recommending the latest version for years to come. It’s a great book. Tom’s description […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- January 2, 2015
Links to some of the best reading on the web. If you have some free time, check them out this weekend. Western Psychiatric: Stopping An Active Shooter If you are interested in active shooter situations, you’ll want to check out this Ballistic Radio podcast. In it. John Johnston interviews a police officer who […]
Weekend Knowledge Dump- December 5, 2014
Links to some of the best reading on the web. If you have some free time, check them out this weekend. What is the value of training? Have you ever asked yourself the question “Why do you train?” The Tactical Professor explores the issue here: “The value of training is to make you think and […]
Range Master Tactical Conference
I’ll be teaching in Memphis, Tennessee on Saturday March 2nd at the Rangemaster Tactical Conference. The Conference looks to be a great learning opportunity and runs from March 1st to March 3rd in conjunction with a low light shooting match. The class I’m teaching is called: “Responding to the Close […]