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STRAC Continued
As we discussed DA PAM 350-38 (also known as the STRAC) and how it affects training for the paratrooper. I am now going to go on a talk…
Read articleDA Pam 350-38 and STRAC Ammunition Planning
Understand how DA Pam 350-38 connects Army weapons-training strategies with ammunition requirements, forecasting, authorized systems, and progressive planning.
Read articleShot Process: Stability
Today we will be discussing the first functional element of the shot process: Stability. While some would say that stability is the most important element, we want our…
Read articleThe burden of adult based learning in an Alpha world: A tale of willing ignorance.
In modern law enforcement we are forced to train to the lowest common denominator. Blame it on budget, admin’s general disregard for line staff, or rainbow farting unicorns,…
Read articleP&S ModCast 87 — Plateaus
An experienced panel discusses plateaus in training, learning, and skill development, including practice quality, feedback, measurement, motivation, and long-term improvement.
Read articleVehicle Loadouts
Vehicle Loadout – carrying stuff out of sight, out of mind. Frame of reference: Carried this way when I lived in a small town in a Western “Cowboy”…
Read articleEquipment For Work In Cold Weather Environments – A Primer
By: Orvar Bäcklin With winter having finally arrived I’ve been seeing a trend of posts in the Facebook groups, primarily in P&S – Gear/Equipment about clothing and gear suitable…
Read articlePushing Shooting Capabilities Beyond Qualification
Minimum qualification standards do not define competence. Harder, measurable drills can expose weaknesses and guide deliberate practice without sacrificing safety.
Read articleLeading Fighting Men
This is one man’s musings, and over the course of my career they are things that I wanted from my leaders. As such, I have tried hard to…
Read articleKnock & Announce
Editor’s note: This article reflects information available when it was originally published. Laws, policies, products, personnel, technical standards, and recommended practices may have changed. Verify time-sensitive details through…
Read articleIs the Best Gun Really the One You Have?
The gun you have is useful only when it is available, reliable, suitable, safely carried, and supported by competent training and a realistic improvement plan.
Read articleP&S ModCast 81: Roland — Chuck Pressburg (Parts 1 and 2)
Chuck Pressburg, Michael Hueser, Scott Jedlinski, Walt Kowalski, Matt Meckley, and Matt Landfair discuss the person, professional influence, and history behind “Roland” in this restored two-part ModCast.
Read articleSWAT Team Leader Course & Vetting Entities…
I am teaching another Team Leader course in a few weeks. During the course of a year and with different topics being taught, I invariably get asked whether…
Read articleSpeed Costs Money……
Speed costs money, how fast do ya wanna go With the election upon us, it seems as if everyone now wants to buy, buy, buy firearms and gear…
Read articleBrand Loyalty, Bias, and Being Dumb
Brand loyalty is a strong influence on people’s attempt to find the best option. Ford vs Chevy, Coke vs Pepsi, we all have our preferences. Is it safe…
Read articleMission Planning For SWAT Teams
It is no surprise that a lot of SWAT teams use the Military five point operations order for mission planning. There are many similarities and SMEAC (Situation, Mission,…
Read articleWomen, Wardrobes, and Concealed Carry
Sara Westman explains how women can evaluate concealed-carry clothing, holsters, belts, body shape, and safety without assuming an entirely new wardrobe is mandatory.
Read articleWeapon System Visual Signature Reduction aka “spray painting your rifle”
“(Camouflage) is the use of materials and techniques to hide, blend, disguise, decoy, or disrupt the appearance of military targets and/or their backgrounds” – Army ATTP 3-34.39, Camouflage,…
Read articlePoint Shooting According To Roland
Point shooters practice using “muscle memory” to consistently repeat gun alignment to make shots. Through enough reps even a broken watch is right twice a day. But because…
Read articleHard work, Dedication, & Study Needed
Buying a gun is not the same as pulling the proverbial sword from the stone; it invokes nothing more than what it is; a device of varied quality…
Read articleA Pro-gun Primer on Anti-gun Debate, Part 3 of 3
By Aaron Moyer Welcome back to our three-part series on anti-gun debate, and thanks for sticking with me so far! In Part 1, we discussed the goals of…
Read articleA Pro-gun Primer on Anti-gun Debate, Part 2 of 3
By Aaron Moyer And we’re back with Part 2 of our three-part series on anti-gun debate. In Part 1 , we discussed the goals of this series and the…
Read articleA Pro-gun Primer on Anti-gun Debate, Part 1 of 3
By Aaron Moyer As a politically-involved civilian firearms owner, I’ve been in many debates about the role of guns in American society. Every time this happens, I find…
Read articleReal Threats To Our 2nd Amendment
We don’t do political posts on Primary & Secondary. In case anyone wonders, we are extremely Pro 2nd Amendment. A majority of the staff are current or former…
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