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Rapid 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,…
Read articleWhy Bobbed Hammers Make Sense on Defensive Revolvers
A bobbed hammer can suit a defensive revolver used exclusively in double action while retaining useful tactile feedback during careful reholstering.
Read articleFlashlight Form Factors: Everyday Carry vs. Work Lights
Compare slim rechargeable everyday-carry lights with larger work lights, including battery choices, pocket clips, retention, runtime, and maintenance.
Read articleP&S ModCast 461 — Open Enrollment ModCast
P&S ModCast 461 brings Chris Bean, Ben DeWalt, Caleb Giddings, Dave Simerly, and Matt Landfair together for an open-enrollment discussion from an instructor’s perspective. The episode shares experiences,…
Read articleHandheld Flashlight Techniques: Adaptability Matters
Handheld-light techniques involve tradeoffs in mobility, control, identification, firearm support, and equipment compatibility. Learn several and practice transitioning safely.
Read articleWhy Jacketed Hollow Points Are Used for Defense
Jacketed hollow points balance sufficient penetration with controlled expansion, greater frontal resistance, and a more defined permanent wound path.
Read articleP&S ModCast 460 — Understanding Misconceptions in Law Enforcement
Doug Deaton, John Hearne, and Matt Landfair discuss common practices and misdirected efforts in law enforcement, with a focus on training, judgment, policy, and professional improvement.
Read article5.7×28: Useful Cartridge, Not a Wonder Round
The 5.7×28 cartridge offers low recoil, capacity, and accessibility advantages, but pistol performance should be judged by evidence rather than P90 mythology.
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