You might have seen news coverage from yesterday’s vehicle run-down attack in Germany If you missed the story, the link below will get you up to speed. Nine-year-old among five killed in attack on German Christmas market Vehicle attacks peaked in the United States in the 2017-2018 time period. Back then, the crimes […]
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. […]
Last Friday, the terrorist organization HAMAS declared a “Worldwide Day of Jihad.” While not too much happened, I think it’s prudent to be prepared for additional threats from this organization and its unaffiliated followers. I just returned from a 10-day trip to Turkey. Being much closer to the conflict over there and experiencing the […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. ‘Aggressive drills’ in response to US school shootings can harm students, expert says Stupidly conducted active killer drills can harm student welfare. But not having such drills gets lots more kids killed in the […]
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 […]
All the recent active killer incidents are distracting folks from another threat…vehicle run down attacks. Despite the lack of media coverage, these have not gone away. Here’s an example of one I recently saw in my social media news feed. Man arrested after intentionally trying to run over people with SUV in East […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Mobs, Mob Looting, and Other Crimes Large mobs of looters coordinating to hit malls and high end stores is becoming a problem we are seeing with increasing frequency. Your best bet is to order […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Staying Alive in the Brave New World Michael bane shares some valuable survival information. On the same topic, you should also read WARNING: Armed Conflict in America Is a Turning Point. Are You Prepared? […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. The 3- E’s of Being Elusive (or Rude) High quality advice on managing unknown contacts (or creepers, as the article calls them). My standard line in situations like those described is “I’m sorry. I […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Things You May Do That Give Away You’re Carrying A Gun These are the “tells” people like me look for when we see you in public. You won’t have to worry if I notice […]
Written by: Greg Ellifritz Last week, there was yet another terrorist vehicle run-down attack. This one was in Israel. You can read about it in the link below. 12 soldiers wounded, 1 seriously, in suspected terror car-ramming in Jerusalem A couple points after looking at this attack… 1) Vehicle run down […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Laminated Door Glass: 5 Vehicle Tactics Training Considerations Some high quality information about shooting through laminated windshield glass. Underground Tradecraft: Tactical Application of the Defensive Sidearm, Part Three This is an older […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Body Armor 101: What You Need to Know A really good article about the basics of body armor. I would argue that if you own five different AR-15 rifles and no armor, your combat […]
Written by: Greg Ellifritz Editor’s note: It’s the season for outdoor festivals, concerts, and Independence Day celebrations. All of those events are vulnerable to terrorist vehicle run-down attacks. These attacks have not gone away. There were several in Europe last month. They still form a critical part of the Islamist attack strategy. I wrote this […]
Here is a guest post submitted by Don Boal, lead investigator for Ron Borsch’s PACT organization. Don has a very simple and useful idea for protecting pedestrian areas from terrorist vehicle attacks. Thanks to Don for submitting the article! -Greg HOW TO PROTECT YOUR COMMUNITY FROM TERRORIST VEHICLE ATTACKS FOR FREE By […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Is Your Defensive Firearm Actually a Woobie? My guess is that even for this generally clueful audience, most of you carry your gun like a lucky rabbit’s foot. Listen to what John has to […]
Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend. Start Shooting Better: Dot Torture Drill A drill I shoot at least once a month. It’s excellent for refining trigger control. This article explains how I use the same drill described in the link […]
Written by: Greg Ellifritz Instead of an article today, I’m going to provide you with some audio content. Last weekend I was on Ballistic Radio talking about terrorist vehicle attacks. Here are the hosts’ summary of the show: “Most people’s best option is to duck and dodge and not get hit, wait for the […]
