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P&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 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 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 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 articleP&S ModCast 459 — Deciphering Armor Standards
Matt Landfair explains body-armor standards, including NIJ 0101.06 and 0101.07, armor ratings, testing, and practical factors in selection.
Read articleIs Web Gear Still Relevant?
Is web gear still relevant? This article examines where load-bearing equipment can complement armor and chest rigs based on environment, load, sustainment, and mission.
Read articleP&S ModCast 436 — Ammo Selection and Zeroing
Mike Canfield, Jon Canipe, Bryan Eastridge, Steve Fisher, Steve Shields, and Matt Landfair discuss ammunition selection and zeroing.
Read articleP&S ModCast 403 — Gun Nerds 20: The Special Purpose Rifle
Alex Hartmann joins the Gun Nerds panel to examine Special Purpose Rifle history, mission-driven configuration, optics, barrels, ammunition, suppressors, and precision-rifle training.
Read articleP&S ModCast 401 — Gun Nerds 19: The Revolver
Darryl Bolke, Bryan Eastridge, Dave Laubert, Nate Osborne, Scott Van Dorsten, and Matt Landfair discuss revolver function, upkeep, and troubleshooting.
Read articleP&S ModCast 398 — Informal Leadership
Doug Deaton, Chuck Haggard, and Matt Landfair discuss informal leadership, professional influence, credibility, and leading without formal authority.
Read articleP&S ModCast 396 — Defining the Shill
Matt Landfair, Brass Facts, Focus Tripp, and Hop discuss shilling, disclosure, credibility, and trust in firearms media.
Read articleP&S ModCast 387 — FMJ: Not for Carry
Matt Landfair, Doug Deaton, Erick Gelhaus, and Chuck Haggard examine why full metal jacket ammunition is a poor choice for defensive or duty carry.
Read articleP&S ModCast 384 — The Importance of Standards
Matt Landfair and Mike Lewis discuss how meaningful standards support training, evaluation, accountability, coaching, and measurable improvement.
Read articleP&S ModCast 383 — Rights Given Away
Ava Flanell and Matt Landfair discuss advocacy for gun rights and legislative efforts affecting Colorado gun owners.
Read articleP&S ModCast 382 — John Hollister
John Hollister and Matt Landfair discuss .300 Blackout, silencers, and the technical context behind suppressed firearm systems.
Read articleP&S ModCast 381 — Variables in RDS
Mike Branson, Tom Kelley, and Matt Landfair examine red-dot-sight manufacturing, quality control, durability, pricing, mounting, and realistic equipment requirements.
Read articleP&S ModCast 377 — Ergos and Other Fine Topics
Brass Facts, Hop, Chuck Pressburg, and Matt Landfair examine rifle ergonomics, control placement, lights, lasers, night vision, slings, suppressors, and bullpups.
Read articleEvolution of the Dark Star Gear Apollo.
A decade ago my passion for wheelguns was reignited like a wildfire. Blazing along I came across a special edition of the Ruger SP101. Had to have it. How…
Read articleDoes Body Armor Fit Your Needs?
The following will upset some who have not thought things through. The goal is to be smart about buying stuff and integrate with your system and mindset. If…
Read articleThe Cult of the EDC Concealment Pistol Weaponlight
I am seeing trends in how people feel the need to go to extremes to virtue signal the use of weaponlights on every day carry concealment pistols. Not…
Read articleUnity Tactical FAST Mount
As more and more people realize that the phrase “there is nothing new under the sun” also applies to shooting techniques, tactics, and equipment, presenting yourself as one…
Read articleP&S ModCast 245 — Setting Up Your Red Dot Pistol
P&S ModCast 245 examines setting up your red dot pistol with an experienced panel, practical context, equipment considerations, and training implications.
Read articleThe Priorities of Holster Design
There should be some thought into selecting a proper holster for your needs versus choosing a poorly made leather sock to throw a gun in (extra points subtracted…
Read articleError 404: File Not Found
...getting experience doing things in practice so if it came time to use that particular technique, skill, etc. ‘for real’ your brain wouldn’t be left saying “error 404:…
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