Pro Guns, Gear, Tactics, Training, Mindset, & Discussion
The Extended P&S Network is an active Primary & Secondary resource created to recognize the people who have positively influenced, supported, contributed to, or helped shape P&S over the years. It includes friends, instructors, military and law-enforcement professionals, industry leaders, writers, trainers, makers, subject-matter experts, and other members of the broader firearms training and professional … Read more
We are bombarded with information at every level in every direction. We are surrounded by every topic, within our interests and outside of them. Our personal imperfect map and compass, which guide us, are shaped by our own desires, knowledge, and experience. When we find worthwhile mentors and peers, our path can become much more … Read more
How many genuinely knowledgeable people rely on catchphrases? Most explain concepts instead. That is precisely what makes them valuable sources of information. Is there a time for a phrase? Absolutely. But it is less effective because it requires the other side to understand both the application and the message. Two is one. Tueller drill. (Partially … Read more
Training is both a guide and a shortcut to skill development. It accelerates the path to higher proficiency. When individuals are left to figure out their own way of doing things, their progress is not only slower but may veer off in an unintended direction. For a police officer, that training can be mentorship with … Read more
There is a troubling mindset issue in law enforcement regarding muzzle orientation during room clearing and encounters with unknowns. Officers point guns at people far too often. Pointing firearms at unknowns is an unacceptable practice. Even pointing a muzzle at a suspect is not always justified or prudent. This is a rule 2 violation. Those … Read more
One of my favorite topics is leadership, more specifically, informal leadership. It can be a powerful means of strengthening an organization, and it might be more common than you think. My interest in this topic grew as I had multiple discussions about it on my podcast with Chuck Haggard. He was able to define what … Read more
I read an astute observation concerning the conflict between the liberal and conservative sides that made me think about the concept for a while. “The side that follows rules loses. Especially, when that side follows rules made by their enemies.” – shared by Rhett Neumayer The following are my observations and opinions as a conservative-leaning … Read more
Qualified Immunity is a concept that is greatly misunderstood. Qualified Immunity is not a free pass for murder, law-breaking, or misconduct, despite what many people believe and share. A foundational case I’ve referenced often over the past couple of weeks is Graham v. Connor, which establishes the Fourth Amendment framework for evaluating use of force … Read more
There are some common concerns expressed about the Pretti shooting, one being that it was an “execution.” Additional concerns include officers having no justification in shooting because there is a belief Pretti was completely unarmed and harmless, and he being shot in the back is exceptionally egregious. Let’s review the standard and then delve into … Read more
Do you really need a plate carrier? Are there times when older load bearing equipment like web gear can be superior? Web gear of sorts has been in use since the Oliver Pattern Equipment from the Boer War. The first webbing that most would recognize to be, at least, the distant cousin of British 1908 … Read more