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P&S ModCast 163: Cognitive Load
P&S ModCast 163 examines cognitive load, information overload, working memory, automaticity, attention, and decision-making under complex or stressful conditions.
Read articleCognitive Load: How Does This Affect Our Shot Process?
Cognitive load affects response time, target discrimination, and decision-making. Developing firearm proficiency preserves attention for the surrounding problem.
Read articleTim Herron Class AAR
Last weekend I had the opportunity to take a two day pistol class with Tim Herron. Especially since Tim is a newer instructor, I wanted to take the…
Read articleForged 12: Erin Smith on Activism and the Gun Community
Matt Landfair speaks with Erin Smith about activism, the gun community, and news media. The episode examines how advocacy is communicated, how communities present themselves publicly, and why…
Read articleForged 11: Karl Kasarda on Digital Concerns
Matt Landfair speaks with InRangeTV’s Karl Kasarda about concerns surrounding digital platforms and online communication. The conversation remains relevant as a prompt to think critically about platform dependence,…
Read articleForged 10: Jon Hauptman on Product Development
Matt Landfair and PHLster founder Jon Hauptman discuss how Jon develops products. The episode explores disciplined design, learning from constraints, and moving from a problem to a practical…
Read articleForged 9: Jon Hauptman on Creativity as a Discipline
Matt Landfair speaks with PHLster founder Jon Hauptman about creativity as a disciplined practice. The discussion reframes creative work as a repeatable process built through observation, experimentation, and…
Read articleForged 8: Jose Gordon on the Second Amendment
Matt Landfair speaks with Jose Gordon about the Second Amendment in the broader context of the United States Constitution. The episode provides a compact discussion of constitutional structure,…
Read articleForged 7: Chuck Haggard on Courage and Leadership
Matt Landfair speaks with Chuck Haggard about courage, leadership, and how those qualities are developed. Rather than treating character as an abstract trait, the discussion considers the habits…
Read articleForged 6: Deception with Deviant Ollam
Matt Landfair and Deviant Ollam discuss deception and the extent to which it can be detected. The conversation offers a useful caution against treating body-language cues or intuition…
Read articleForged 5: An Evening with Deviant Ollam
Matt Landfair speaks with Deviant Ollam about his background in digital and physical security, including his involvement with DEF CON. The episode connects technical security work with the…
Read articleForged 3: Duke Krieger on the Pat Rogers Family
Matt Landfair and Duke Krieger discuss the family and community that formed around Pat Rogers. This episode looks beyond technical instruction to the relationships, shared standards, and sense…
Read articleForged 2: Duke Krieger Remembers Pat Rogers’ Influence
Matt Landfair speaks with Duke Krieger about the late Pat Rogers and the lasting influence Rogers had on Duke’s life. The conversation centers on mentorship, standards, and the…
Read articleForged 1: Varg Freeborn on Orientation and the OODA Loop
Varg Freeborn joins Matt Landfair to examine orientation, the OODA loop, and how experience and context shape perception and decisions.
Read articleWhat Gun Should I Buy? – Prioritizing Firearm Purchases
Nearly everyone who buys a gun, especially people new to guns, started with the question, “What gun should I buy?” We all have experiences that shape our…
Read articleP&S ModCast 128 — The Allure and Misunderstandings of Pistol Weaponlights
P&S ModCast 128 examines the allure and misunderstandings of pistol weaponlights with an experienced panel, practical context, equipment considerations, and training implications.
Read articleBeginner’s Guide to Ruck Marching
A practical introduction to ruck marching covering footwear, pack fit, load progression, pace, posture, conditioning, recovery, and warning signs that should stop training.
Read articleP&S ModCast 120 — Joint Ops
Military veterans from different branches discuss joint operations, inter-service cooperation, organizational culture, communication, lessons learned, and memorable experiences.
Read articleLeadership Lessons From 15 Months as a Police Sergeant
Sgt. Jimmy G. Holford III reflects on credibility, accountability, preparation, communication, decision-making, and what taking care of officers actually requires.
Read articleExcel Data Validation and Conditional Formatting for Training Records
Use Excel data validation and conditional formatting to standardize weapons-training records, reduce entry errors, flag results, and preserve auditable raw data.
Read articleStable Pistol Shooting: Relaxation, Natural Point of Aim, and Recoil
Improve stable pistol shooting by using purposeful tension, repeatable structure, natural orientation, acceptable sight movement, and predictable recoil recovery.
Read articleP&S ModCast 112 – Primal Violence 2
Matt Landfair, Varg Freeborn, Chuck Haggard, and Chuck Pressburg discuss criminal violence, dangerous assumptions, awareness, preparation, and professional judgment.
Read articleP&S ModCast 109 — Jungle Operations
Military practitioners discuss jungle operations, including tropical environmental hazards, weapons and equipment, movement, navigation, sustainment, maintenance, and training.
Read articleRifle Grouping as a Marksmanship Baseline
Consistent rifle groups establish a baseline for zeroing, shooter diagnosis, ammunition comparison, equipment testing, and future marksmanship improvement.
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