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P&S ModCast 75: Choosing Firearms Training That Matters
The P&S panel discusses choosing firearms training, vetting instructors, writing useful AARs, building fundamentals, pistol mechanics, and honest disagreement.
Read articleP&S ModCast 469: B.O.S.S. Silencers
Matt Landfair interviews Mike Cain of BOSS Silencers about suppressor design, sound and tone, durability, rimfire options, precision rifles, mounting, and company growth.
Read articleThe Reaction Clock in CQB
WHY SPEED MATTERS IN CQB In the first article, I talked about what speed is: syncing your feet to move at the fastest possible pace at which you…
Read articleP&S ModCast 76: Aaron Cowan — Pistol Optics, Training, and Performance
Aaron Cowan joins the P&S panel to discuss pistol red dots, defensive training, shooting performance, competition, and building better training programs.
Read articleP&S ModCast 468: Defensive Display Done Right
Matt Landfair, Steve Moses, Shawn Vincent, and Don West examine defensive firearm displays, real-world cases, gun handling, and legal consequences.
Read articleP&S ModCast 467: Small Batch Reloading
Matt Landfair, Nate Osborne, Jon of Wheel Gun Weekly, and Bryan of American Fighting Revolver discuss small-batch handloading, cast bullets, revolvers, equipment, and load development.
Read articleThe Biomechanical Reality of Incapacitation
An evidence-based overview of terminal ballistics, anatomical barriers, shot placement, penetration, and physiological incapacitation.
Read articleRapid Physiological Incapacitation and Torso Shot Priority
Rapid physiological incapacitation depends on interrupting blood flow. Why the heart area and great vessels matter in torso targeting.
Read articleLong Guns Indoors: Not Ideal Doesn’t Mean Ineffective
Long rifles carry real tradeoffs indoors, but technique and firsthand testing matter more than internet absolutes.
Read articleP&S ModCast 466 — Modern Minuteman AAR with Shane Kerwin
Matt Landfair, Shane Kerwin, Craig Caudill, Jess M., and Doc Z. review the Modern Minuteman course and the lessons revealed through practical training.
Read articleFoundations of Church Security: Building a Team That Protects More Than the Sanctuary
Church security involves much more than preparing for an armed attacker. ModCast 465 examines risk assessment, medical response, team selection, training, childcare, liability, and the role of safety…
Read articleWhy Speed in CQB Matters
Speed in CQB is not merely physical. Kurt Weber explains how tempo collapses enemy options, makes decisions obsolete, and disrupts the adversary’s OODA loop.
Read articleThe Fragile Ecosystem of Good Information on Social Media
Social-media popularity does not establish expertise. Credible information survives when readers verify claims, examine sources, and reward responsible work.
Read articleP&S ModCast 86: Social Media — The Downfall of Humanity
Social media gives everyone a platform—but not necessarily credibility. The panel discusses critical thinking, instructor qualifications, online tribalism, negative engagement, and separating useful information from confident nonsense.
Read articleImproving Outcomes Through Preparedness and Training
Preparation cannot guarantee a defensive outcome, but training, practiced skills, sound judgment, and proven equipment can improve your available options.
Read articleSpeed Within CQB
Kurt Weber explains why speed in CQB comes from decision-making, mastery, and executing each required task correctly—not simply moving faster.
Read articleTraining Is a Shortcut
Repeated actions without knowledgeable critique are merely repeated actions. That isn’t training. Do something enough times and you may smooth out the rough spots, increase your speed, and…
Read articleP&S ModCast 464 — Tactical Anatomy Summit
Dr. Andy Anderson, Chuck Haggard, Shane Kerwin, and Matt Landfair discuss the Tactical Anatomy Summit, three-dimensional anatomy, defensive marksmanship, trauma medicine, and the realities of stopping violent threats.
Read articleCredit Where Credit Is Due.
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…
Read articleP&S ModCast 463 — Mentally Building Survival Skills
P&S ModCast 463 brings Craig Caudill, Shane Kerwin, and Matt Landfair together for a discussion about outdoor appreciation and building outdoor survival skills. Rather than treating survival as…
Read articleWhat to Look for in Ballistic Gel Tests
Useful ballistic-gel testing focuses on penetration, projectile condition, documented protocols, and repeatable results—not dramatic slow-motion effects.
Read articleDistance Is a Defensive Variable
Defensive preparation should account for changing distances. Understand your zero, know your holds, and train for accurate performance from close to extended range.
Read articleWhen a 1911 or 2011 Grip Safety Does Not Disengage
A high, torqued grip can direct pressure toward a 1911 or 2011 grip safety’s pivot and cause an unexpected failure to fire. Diagnose the interface before modifying it.
Read articleP&S ModCast 462 — The 2011
P&S ModCast 462 examines the modern 2011 platform—how it has improved, how to keep it running, and how shooters can use it more effectively. Joe Chambers, Chris Palmer,…
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