Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.
Full Recordings of Free Public Webinar on Ten Essential Observations on Guns in America
Dr. Yamane is placing recordings of his “Sociology of Guns” classes online for free. I had the opportunity to watch most of these classes and I thought he did a phenomenal job with them. You should buy his book as well.
Revolver Reloads Part 4: Right-Hand-Only
In last week’s dump, I linked to the first installments of Massad Ayoob’s series on revolver reloads. Here are the next three articles. In addition to the link above, you’ll also want to read Revolver Reloads Part 5: Left-Hand-Only as well as Revolver Reloads Part 6: Without Speedloaders.
The Speedloader Comes of Age
As we are talking about revolvers, this article covers speedloader development. You may also want to read Ammunition For The Defensive Revolver.
You revolver history buffs will like 15 Most Used Revolvers From The Wild West.
SOME PERSPECTIVE ON SHOT COUNT & PLACEMENT, RELOADS, REENGAGEMENT
The paradox of lessons
Seth’s business advice has remarkable carryover value for the firearms training industry as well.
Women’s Favorite Handgun Brands in 2024
An interesting look at the types of guns 706 female shooter brought to the annual AG&AG training conference.
The Court Artist Of The Tactical Community
I have several of Lorin’s pieces and support him on Patreon. You should check out his work.
Results of gun care product evaluation
A very comprehensive test of various gun oils, evaluating both lubricity and corrosion resistance.
Just Go: A Globe-Trotting Guide to Travel Like an Expert, Connect Like a Local, and Live the Adventure of a Lifetime
What I’m reading…
Master List of State-Issued Pistols
Identifying the primary weapons carried by all the state police agencies across the country.
Preparing for pistol qualification: Reducing anxiety and passing the test
While working as a police firearms instructor at my former agency, I certainly had students who had anxiety about qualification day. If that describes you, the techniques in the article may be helpful. With that said, I think you need some tough love. You don’t need anxiety management techniques. You need to learn how to shoot your gun. If any state qualification test causes you any anxiety whatsoever, you simply do not have the firearms skills necessary to do your job. Fix that before you get yourself, a fellow officer, or a member of the public killed.
Improvised Weapons for the N(o)PE
An alternate take on the “hobo tactical” craze. I don’t have much to add. I work in an upper class suburb. We don’t deal with a massive amount of homeless people.
Most of those I’ve dealt with in my career have been unarmed. I’ve had a few carrying cheap folding knives, a couple hammers, and several carrying screwdrivers. I arrested one homeless guy on a 20-year old traffic warrant. He had been living undetected in a nearby state park for many years. At the time of his arrest, he was packing something like 13 different knives, a couple ice picks, and three cork screws. Literally, every pocket in his clothing was filled with an edged weapon of some type.
Street Howitzers: The Evolution of Combat Shotguns
Taking a look at the evolution of the shotgun through the years.
Handguns for Bear Defense: Lessons from Real-World Attacks
Handguns for bear country.
The Status and Styles of Secure Storage Gun Laws
Important information to know, especially if you have minor children in your home.
3 Cases When a Good Guy With a Gun Was Mistaken for a Bad Guy
Intervention during crimes in progress creates a profound danger for both armed citizens and off duty cops. Getting mistaken for an active killer by an adrenalized young cop is a serious concern. Here are a few tips to keep you from being blasted should you choose to intervene.
Personally, I think the safest course of action is to get yourself and your family out of harm’s way while trying to avoid engaging the killer. Let the on duty cops do their jobs. There’s way too much risk if you kill the bad guy and are standing there with gun a in your hand when the cops arrive.
You may also like the author’s advice on Avoiding Mistakes.
Handgun Skills: Movement Drills
Some shooting drills focusing on movement. After you work on those, try Hot Mess Malfunctions and this version of the Bill Drill.
Where Most Training, And Trainers, Fail You The Student
Even though the author mentions me as an advocate for instructor physical fitness (which I am), I have some mixed feelings on the issue. Some of the best shooters in the world can’t lift nearly as much weight as I can. That doesn’t mean I can’t learn from them.
Physiological Efficiency, Key to Improving Skill
Dave Spaulding’s advice on skill acquisition and maintenance.
Mass Hysteria
“I was thinking to myself, “Oh, c’mon Jim, you’re just being paranoid. If I pay attention to my surroundings and use Farnam’s rules, I won’t have to worry about this stuff. I’ve eliminated my chances of being a victim.”
Today, however, I realized that just isn’t so. Yes, I can reduce my chances of being a victim of violent crime, but I will never, ever eliminate them completely. I can shrink the odds, but the stakes are still the same: My life, and the lives of those I love. As long as those chips are on table, it’s my duty to make sure I do everything I can to avoid cashing out prematurely.”
Real-World Safety Hacks with Greg Ellifritz: Practical Strategies for Any Situation
In case you missed my article from Wednesday, here is my most recent podcast interview.
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