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  • Weekend Knowledge Dump- January 17, 2025
    by Greg Ellifritz on January 17, 2025 at 11:25 am

    Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Evacuation Considerations for American Gun Owner The west coast fires are forcing lots […]

  • Free Books- Part 311
    by Greg Ellifritz on January 16, 2025 at 6:27 pm

    Amazon has a tremendous number of FREE ebooks on their website.  You can find thousands of free kindle books on Amazon’s site every day.  These books can be downloaded to a Kindle reader or a […]

  • Weekend Knowledge Dump- January 10, 2025
    by Greg Ellifritz on January 10, 2025 at 11:33 am

    Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   World Class Revolver Training! Michael Bane produced a great episode providing an inside […]

  • My Best Writing- 2024
    by Greg Ellifritz on January 8, 2025 at 5:20 pm

    Last week, I posted an article linking to my most popular posts in 2024  In that article, I discussed how my “most popular” articles were not the same as my “best” articles.     I liked […]

  • The Best of What I Read- 2024
    by Greg Ellifritz on January 6, 2025 at 11:13 am

    Compared to the average American, I read a massive number of books.  I try to read  around 10 books a month.  I accomplish this because I don’t have TV in my house and I carry a book wherever I […]

  • Weekend Knowledge Dump- January 3, 2025
    by Greg Ellifritz on January 3, 2025 at 11:37 am

    Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Choosing an Instructor Pay close attention to what Mas has to say.  You should also […]

  • Upcoming Terrorist Attacks in the USA
    by Greg Ellifritz on January 2, 2025 at 11:00 am

    Ever since I read the book Benghazi: Know Thy Enemy: A Cold Case Investigation, I have been paying attention to its author, former CIA analyst Sarah Adams.     Last week I listened to her being […]

  • An Interesting Experience at the Shooting Range…
    by Greg Ellifritz on December 30, 2024 at 11:51 am

    Today marks the 10-year anniversary of my writing this story.  I still regularly talk to folks who thank me for writing it.  In honor of the story’s anniversary, I’m re-posting it today.  […]

  • Weekend Knowledge Dump- December 27, 2024
    by Greg Ellifritz on December 27, 2024 at 11:14 am

    Knowledge to make your life better. If you have some free time, check out some of these links this weekend.   Yes, Double Action Revolvers Are Still Viable Personal Defense Tools…But You Need To […]

  • Free Books- Part 310
    by Greg Ellifritz on December 26, 2024 at 6:21 pm

    Amazon has a tremendous number of FREE ebooks on their website.  You can find thousands of free kindle books on Amazon’s site every day.  These books can be downloaded to a Kindle reader or a […]

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  • “David” Fitness Protocol
    by michael seeklander on August 31, 2024 at 9:24 pm

    (Practical (Shooting) Fitness Programming) By: Mike Seeklander Key Concepts First, let me start by saying that I am not a current, certified fitness trainer or coach. I have been in the past, but do […]

  • Carry Optics – Time to Find the Dot! 
    by michael seeklander on June 22, 2024 at 9:43 pm

    Set up and training with your first carry optic handgun. A repost from the Tactical Journal. So you have decided to put an optic on that pistol and try the new carry optics divisions in IDPA and […]

  • The FUNDAMENTAL Program Drills
    by michael seeklander on December 2, 2021 at 9:20 pm

    I get this question all the time: “Mike, I am a defensive shooter and will be practicing on an indoor range, what drills should I do in this circumstance” and I always answer that a drill is […]

  • Each Day, Try to Build One Perfect Chunk
    by michael seeklander on February 9, 2021 at 1:38 pm

    Tip #16: Each Day, Try to Build One Perfect Chunk The post Each Day, Try to Build One Perfect Chunk appeared first on Shooting-Performance.com.

  • Seven Week Concealed Carry Program
    by michael seeklander on January 14, 2021 at 6:19 pm

    This program is a simple yet highly efficient program that will help you improve your handgun shooting skills a bunch if you put the effort in. That said, one thing that you need to understand is […]

Precision Rifle Blog
  • Unlock the Secrets of Ammo: A Must-Read for Every Shooter and Reloader
    by Cal on December 26, 2024 at 10:45 pm

    Looking to take your ammo knowledge to the next level? Ammunition, Demystified by Jeff Siewert is a must-read! Written by a ballistic engineer with 40 years of experience, this book pulls back the […]

  • Francis Colon Wins $20,000 at 2023 AG Cup!
    by Cal on December 16, 2024 at 2:24 am

    The 2024 AG Cup crowned its champion, and Francis Colon walked away with the $20,000 grand prize after an intense 3-day showdown against the best shooters in the world. With a total of $75,000 in […]

  • Best Long Range Bullet – What The Pros Use
    by Cal on December 14, 2024 at 3:39 am

    What does it take to win at long-range precision rifle matches? It turns out over 80% of the 200 top-ranked shooters rely on just 9 bullets! Could your ammo choice be holding you back? Discover which […]

  • New Release: Applied Ballistics Quantum App
    by Cal on December 3, 2024 at 2:05 pm

    Applied Ballistics releases its new Quantum Mobile App, which features an upgraded interface and a ton of compelling features. This app isn’t just an update; it’s a complete re-engineering, […]

  • Best Brass – What The Pros Use
    by Cal on November 29, 2024 at 6:11 pm

    From groundbreaking innovations to surprising consolidations, rifle brass has undergone a seismic shift in recent years. This article reveals the secrets behind the top brass choices of elite PRS […]

  • How Do The Best Shooters Reload? What The Pros Use
    by Cal on November 10, 2024 at 8:55 pm

    These elite PRS shooters have cracked the code on loading ammo with unmatched accuracy, but their secrets might surprise you. Discover the reloading steps the top 200 Precision Rifle Series pros […]

  • 2024 PRS Season Results + New Champ: Ben Gossett!
    by Cal on November 5, 2024 at 10:51 pm

    In a PRS Pro Series finale packed with top shooters and tough conditions, Ben Gossett pulled off an impressive comeback to take the championship. Despite facing rain, hail, and powerful winds, he […]

  • Best Powder Scale – What The Pros Use
    by Cal on November 1, 2024 at 3:03 pm

    Precision rifle pros don’t leave anything to chance when it comes to weighing powder charges for their match ammo. This article reveals the top choice among pros, plus alternative scales and setups […]

  • Best Reloading Presses & Dies – What The Pros Use
    by Cal on October 27, 2024 at 9:18 pm

    Ever wondered what goes into creating the most accurate match ammo for the nation’s top 200 shooters? In this post, we reveal the reloading presses and dies the PRS elite trust most, sharing […]

  • Best Shooting Bags – What The Pros Use
    by Cal on October 11, 2024 at 10:38 pm

    The evolution of shooting bags has reshaped long-range precision shooting, and the latest pro insights reveal why. From innovative new types of fills for stability to bags tailored for different […]

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  • Down for the Count
    by David Codrea on June 9, 2022 at 6:05 pm

     What are people still doing coming here? And no, I don't see the majority coming from links at the new site.Go HERE.

  • Success of Sorts
    by David Codrea on May 6, 2022 at 4:39 pm

    It's not pretty. It's not sophisticated. There's plenty of room for improvement and helpful features.But by God, after several days of inventing new cuss words and letting my inner ADD make me no fun […]

  • 'I Find Myself to be Exorbitantly Superannuated for This Feculence'
    by David Codrea on May 5, 2022 at 4:05 pm

    Trying to set up the new site has been an exercise in pure frustration. It sure adds a whole new dimension to "A man's gotta know his limitations."Nothing about it is intuitive.  You'd think if you […]

  • Blog Update Sitrep
    by David Codrea on May 3, 2022 at 3:38 pm

    I'm workin' on it. I should be able to do a test post at the new place by the end of the week.It's been nice having less hectic days at the keyboard, especially with Spring yard work demands, but I […]

  • ‘Be a Victim’ is No Way to Run the Republic
    by David Codrea on May 2, 2022 at 9:40 pm

    No doubt, there are reasons why citizens should think twice about confronting those committing criminal acts, but prominent among those is that the same “law” that fails to “secure the […]

  • Silence from Black Leaders on Biden ATF Nomination is Deafening
    by David Codrea on April 30, 2022 at 3:23 pm

    You’d think with all their talk about “equity,” more angrily outspoken members of the Congressional  Black Caucus, representatives like Maxine Waters and Sheila Jackson Lee, would be demanding […]

  • Armed American Radio Redux
    by David Codrea on April 30, 2022 at 3:04 pm

    David Codrea explores Ukraine disarming citizens for weapons storage? WAT? [Listen]Thursday's Hour 2 program, where we discussed the (thus far unreported by anyone else) Ukraine gun storage order...

  • Donald Trump Jr’s 2A Task Force Needs Closer Scrutiny by Gun Owners
    by David Codrea on April 29, 2022 at 2:01 pm

    Fleshing out the details of the “group,” its organization and specific efforts it intends to make is important because getting visitors to register and donate seems to be the purpose of the 2A […]

  • I'll Be On Hour 2
    by David Codrea on April 28, 2022 at 7:57 pm

     TODAY on #AAR Hour 1, 4-5p ET (1-2p PT) @HT_GunWriter Lee Williams, Hour 2, 5-6p ET, (2-3p PT) @dcodrea. Good hard-hitting talk radio! Make sure to tune in or watch live at […]

  • EXCLUSIVE: Ukrainian Territorial Defense Ordered to Turn in Arms 'for Storage' Purposes
    by David Codrea on April 26, 2022 at 4:39 pm

    The disarming of citizen soldier volunteers (especially when a war is still in full swing) is a good indicator that if and when the situation in Ukraine “normalizes,” the plan is to return to […]

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