Weekend Reading: New Weekend Knowledge Dump From Active Response Training

 Greg Ellifritz at Active Response Training has posted a new Weekend Knowledge Dump for this week. Some of the links that caught my attention:

• "Wheelgun U-Turn"--this is a link to an article from Tamara Keel at Shooting Illustrated discussing the U-shaped utility curve for the revolver. This reflects her assessment that the two shooters to benefit the most from using a revolver are the new or inexperienced shooter at one end, and the expert shooters at the other; and the majority of us in the middle would probably be better served using a semi-auto pistol.
• Greg links to a couple articles on police qualification courses and how they do not resemble what a cop (or a citizen for that matter) would encounter on the street. Of course, this probably is asking qualification courses to do more than what they were intended. I see qualification courses as establishing whether the person going through the test has reached a minimum acceptable level of competence with the firearm, not to learn or practice intermediate or advanced topics. Sort of like the difference between passing a basic driving course and actually knowing how to handle your vehicle in heavy traffic, in the face of sudden emergencies, or inclement weather. That's why new drivers are generally required to have a parent or other adult ride with them for the first few months after they get a license.
  
• An article by Massad Ayoob on five different gunfighting myths. I don't know if it is my browser or what, but I don't see the article broken down in to 5 sections or headings listing the 5 myths. Nevertheless, he seems to touch on at least two myths: "you only need six" and "you can fight your way back to your long gun". 
• An article that summarizes tips on reducing the risk your home will be targeted by thieves or burglars. 
• A history of the development of the .40 S&W.

And a lot more, so check it out.