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Foundations 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 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 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 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 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 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.
Read articleRefining Your Compass
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…
Read articleP&S ModCast 454 – You Have Only Two Hours
P&S ModCast 454 — You Have Only Two Hours Training time is finite, and the best curriculum decisions start by identifying what matters most. In this ModCast, Chris…
Read articleP&S ModCast 453 — A Meaningful Training Foundation
Sofia Espina discusses her journey from new gun owner to sustained, purposeful firearms training and a meaningful long-term foundation.
Read articleP&S ModCast 452 – Tales of Old(er) and Lessons Learned
P&S ModCast 452 — Tales of Old(er) and Lessons Learned Experience is useful only when its lessons are carried forward. In this ModCast, Matt Landfair and Kurt Weber…
Read articleP&S ModCast 451 — Common Core Firearms Training
A discussion of institutional firearms standards, common-core training, qualification, and the development of meaningful baseline competence.
Read articleMuzzle Discipline and Judgment in Modern Policing
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…
Read articleMoral Strength but Tactical Disadvantage
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…
Read articlePolice Use of Force and the 4th Amendment
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…
Read articleUnderstanding LE Use of Sprays
If you have had some form of training with the use of defensive sprays, you know there are tactics used with them as well as specific distances for…
Read articleUnderstanding Bird Shot Is Not For Defense
Comparing the FBI ballistic standards and the idea of birdshot being an effective defensive tool shows the profound ignorance of people pushing for the birdshot. The FBI standards…
Read articleOptimizing What is Available
Ruger 1022 22LR, S&W M36 38 Special, Colt 1911 45acp, Stoeger Coach Gun 12ga. Just let your wheels turn and think about this realistic problem. A family member/friend/neighbor…
Read articleArming the Neighbors
This is kind of a thinking out loud post. The rifles featured in the picture above are what I could consider user friendly and would require less effort…
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