Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.
Some thoughts on the legendary 125gr. .357 Magnum
Darryl and Bryan are putting out some free content on their normally-paywalled American Fighting Revolver website. While this article is free, if you like revolvers, their $5 a month membership provides a lot of value. The information hasn’t been finalized yet, but I’ll be joining these guys for an amazing revolver training event in 2025.
Push vs Twist Revolver Speed Loaders: Is One Design Better?
Continuing with the revolver theme, here is a speed loader article. My experience is quite a bit different than the experience the author describes.
Stephen Wenger’s Defensive Use of Firearms, 3rd Edition
Stephen Wenger’s new third edition of his book “Defensive Use of Firearms” is free here as a PDF download.
Announcing You Are Armed
Important things to think about. And when I look back at that decade-plus years old linked video of me fighting Melody, it makes me start to realize that I’ve been doing this stuff longer than a lot of my readers have been alive.
Stress Inoculation: Breathing and Heart Rate Matters
While conducting training after physical exertion is valuable practice it will absolutely NOT inoculate you to the stress of a gunfight. The physical changes your body experiences under high adrenaline are very different to the changes experienced by intense exercise.
RANGEMASTER SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER
Sage Commentary from Tom Givens.
Considerations for Handling the Police Response
Long time readers of this site should already understand the concepts this article describes. With that said, a good review is in order. You really don’t want to be the guy with a gun in his hand at the scene where cops are responding to an active killer call.
Murder as measuring stick
One of the better analysis of crime statistics I’ve seen recently.
The Unplugged Alpha (2nd Edition): The No Bullsh*t Guide to Winning with Life & Women
What I’m reading…
Suicide By Cop: 15 warning signs that you might be involved
A very good article for my cop friends about some of the warning signs that someone might be trying to commit “suicide by cop.”
An officer I know was approached by an individual armed with a BB gun who wanted the cop to kill him. The officer skillfully resolved the situation without the use of force and that the suspect is currently getting the mental health treatment he needs.
During during the incident, the individual discussed his contemplation of doing his suicide by cop at a local school. These folks know that the report of a person armed with a gun in a school will get a lot of cops responding very quickly. What better way to ensure that you get quickly shot by the police than to threaten school children with something that looks like a real gun?
I think we might see more “suicide by cop” situations masquerading as active killer events in the future.
Low Light Concerns – Normal Human Beings
Erick discusses low light training from the context of “normal Earth people.” You may also like his advice on target transitions as well. Read Shifting From One Side To The Other.
Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Injury Response Part 3: Medical Management of Radiation Exposure and Nuclear Events
The latest medical guidelines for treating CBRN injuries. Opens to PDF.
Keep Yer’ Head Down Pardner- When The Movies Used Live Ammo!
Fascinating stuff. I had no idea that the ricochet bullet impacts in old western movies were actually real bullets fired in close proximity to the actors. The big western stars employed their own “personal sharpshooters” that they trusted to fire .22 bullets right next to their bodies. How do I get a job like that?
Jeff Cooper’s First Article
Continuing your history lesson, Karl Rehn takes a look at the legendary Jeff Cooper’s very first published magazine article and suggests a 100 round practice session based on Cooper’s writing.
Before Mace, a Hatpin Was an Unescorted Lady’s Best Defense
One more fun historical anecdote.
Be Hard To Steal From.
Protecting yourself from financial crimes is just as important as protecting yourself from criminal violence.
Do Pistol Bullet Grain Weights Really Matter?
Shooting different bullet weights MAY alter the point of impact in your firearm.
Intellectual Humility
“It is important as trainers that we read books and listen to talks or interviews that will challenge the way we think and challenge us to examine our beliefs regarding the content and delivery of our training. It is also important to have interactions with people who are willing to ask you the tough questions and challenge your thinking and beliefs. It will quickly reveal our blind spots and whether or not we can articulate our beliefs or whether we just get mad and flustered when someone keeps asking us questions.”
5 Uncommon AK-47 Issues
Some issues you AK shooters might experience.
HOME INVADERS AT MY HOME!
Hock discusses common home invader strategies.
Dental Kits Off The Grid
A lot of folks have survival medical kits. Have you considered that you may have to treat dental issues as well?
Magazine Management and You
Magazine management strategies. You may also like the author’s article covering Why Every Handgun Owner Should Own a Pistol Caliber Carbine.
Don’t Make This First-Time Gun Owner Mistake
Tips on choosing a good defensive pistol.
I’m Feeling Apocalyptic…
My late friend Marcus Wynne’s emergency preparedness checklists and a plan to improve your disaster readiness. A short and worthwhile read for anyone. As election/riot season is starting to heat up, it becomes ever more prudent to pay attention to the folks who have been through. To get a little deeper into the weeds. check out 50 Things That Everyone Should Be Stockpiling To Prepare For Election Chaos, World War III, Cataclysmic Natural Disasters And The Next Global Pandemic.
When The Music Stops – How America’s Cities Will Explode In Violence
Continuing the theme from the articles linked above, I think it may be worthwhile to re-read Bracken’s very popular article series. The second post is When The Music Stops – How America’s Cities Will Explode In Violence,
The articles are remarkably prescient given that Bracken wrote them more than a decade ago. What I think has changed since the articles initially came out is the fact that the cops are absolutely not coming to help you in one of these riots. The other factor Bracken didn’t really address is the effects of drone warfare on the battlefield.
I think most of you will really like the author’s fictional books as well.
The Curious Case of The “Hyper Gray Man”…
After all the apocalypse talk, it’s time for a bit of comic relief.
Retrieving the rifle: an overlooked skill
Lots of folks reading my site have long guns strategically stashed in their houses or vehicles. If that describes you, Grant brings up a couple of points that are worthy of your consideration.
While you are working with your rifle, you should probably brush up on your long gun shooting as well. Try Jeff Gonzales’ Skills Check: Kilo Drill.
When you are finished, clean your rifle.
Two Elderly Men Robbed In Houston; What Are The Lessons?
Robbers are becoming increasingly more brazen. Watch how these go down and have a plan to avoid being put in a similar situation.
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