Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.
Lessons From the Silver Rail Elementary Active Killer Event – Part 1
Lon provides us with an exceptional tactical breakdown of the recent Oregon school shooting. Read Part Two as well.
You Ohio residents will also want to read Yes, You Still Need a Tax Stamp (or a state license) in Ohio for NFA Items
Long Guns & Handheld Lights
A quality examination of the topic of long guns and handheld lights. I had forgotten about the old trick of creating an improvised pressure switch by manipulating adjusting the constant on switch with lateral pressure. I played around with that a lot back in the day with variable rates of success.
Continuing with a similar theme, you may also like Handheld vs Weapon Mounted Lights: Which One is Better?
15 Years of Ammo Sales: The Most Popular Calibers and How They’ve Changed
An interesting look at how ammunition demands have changed over the last 15 years. You should also read the same author’s older article Shooting Handguns with Both Eyes Open: Do You Really Have To?
RevolverGuy 101: Dos and Don’ts
Solid revolver advice here. Here’s one more piece for you revolver fans I’m sick of hearing about GIGN.
Beginner Jiu-jitsu – Stop Framing
A controversial concept that you grapplers should understand.
Dear Ruger
In last week’s dump, I shared news that Ruger was discontinuing several of its popular handgun models. Read bendigo Strange’s thoughts on this announcement. And if you are a Ruger fan, you may also like A Service Six for Self Defense.
Long-Range Shooting with the Defensive Handgun
This article makes a good case for ensuring that as an armed citizen, you are capable of prevailing even when ranges exceed normal “handgun” distances. I agree 100%. Not convinced? Read this article from Ed Head and try “The Bane Drill.”
How to Read the Streets: A Survival Skill That’s More Important Than Ever
Solid situational awareness advice here.
LIT BY A SECOND SUN
Sebastian Junger has an interesting take about our so-called “second lives” lived online through social media.
Active Killer Survival Manual – A Tactical Reload
What I’m reading…
Surviving in the Wild: 19 Common Edible Plants
For anyone who wants a basic intro to edible plants, here’s a good one. Great pictures and adequate descriptions. Most of these plants grow throughout the United States and also have medicinal uses as well. If you want more info more specific to Texas and other states in the southern USA, this site is an amazing resource as well.
You might also find this article handy. It contains medical treatment for plant poisonings if you screw up your identification.
Shot in Camp, Miles From Help: What a Hunting Tragedy Teaches About Backcountry Medicine
Are you prepared for this type of a medical event in your hunting camp?
BLUE-ON-BLUE CROSSFIRE, PART I: THE DEADLY DOUGHNUT
Reducing police crossfire situations.
The Story of The Remington 870
The history of America’s most popular shotgun as well as advice on which models to avoid. Speaking of shotguns, you might also like this piece on the shotgun user’s utility curve.
Is a .22 Actually Useless for Defense? The Data Says Otherwise
Thoughts on using the .22 for self protection. You may also like this article on the topic.
You can do everything right
A reality check from Annette.
Video – Defensive 1911: Managing 1911 Safeties
Justin has good advice for you 1911 shooters who are reading this. You might also like his thoughts on shotgun accessories.
The Support Hand Knife
I think this is an optimal plan for close quarters fighting. Firearm carried accessible to strong hand and fixed blade knife carried centerline for weak side access provides a lot of options.
Foundation of the Concept
A lot of firearms history regarding Col. Cooper and the Scout Rifle in this piece.
How to Conceal Carry While Running | PHLster Enigma
A great option for you runners.
Quote to Ponder:
“Many criminals have an uncanny knack for reading people and situations. This is their stock in trade…reading victims. Despite many of them displaying bravado and boasting how they will never be taken alive, very few hold on to this notion when someone of ability opposes them.”
– Scott Reitz
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