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P&S ModCast 206 — Shotgun 360 AAR
A Shotgun 360 after-action discussion with Tim Chandler, Ashton Ray, Matt Haught, Adam Roth, Mick Bronson, and Erik Stern.
Read articleP&S ModCast 204 — STI International
Matt Little and Buck Pierson join Matt Landfair to discuss STI International and the history, use, and future of its 2011-style pistols.
Read articleNightfighter on the Range
I know what some people might be thinking. “Nate, since you graduated from school, you must have gotten some dream job with a 6 figure salary enabling you…
Read articleP&S ModCast 200 — Rob Haught Shotgun Operator AAR
Matt and Rob Haught join Matt Landfair to discuss lessons from a recent Rob Haught Shotgun Operator course.
Read articleAccuracy and Precision, Part 2: Avoiding the Ego Chase
Ash Hess explains how to separate shooter performance from mechanical accuracy using honest baselines, group measurements, velocity data, and movement analysis.
Read articleP&S ModCast 197 — Snubbies!
Chris Baker and Darryl Bolke join Matt Landfair for an extensive discussion of snub-nose revolvers, concealed carry, ammunition, grips, sights, reloads, and realistic roles.
Read articleAccuracy and Precision, Part 1: Start With Data
Ash Hess explains how defining the requirement, establishing a baseline, and collecting performance data lead to better firearms and equipment decisions.
Read articleBaselines #4 Reload Drills
If you are following this series, you have seen that I lay out some baselines then some drills on how to gauge or establish that baseline. In the…
Read articleA case for .40 S&W
Once the darling of law enforcement, .40 S&W has fallen on hard times. As major federal agencies like the FBI switch back to 9mm; smaller state, county, and…
Read articleBaselines #3
Once we have our first baselines as laid out (see parts one and two) there are a ton of other skills that need to be trained, practiced and…
Read articleComp and Dot
Over the past several years, the “Roland Special” concept has gone from unknown, to being mocked, copied, modified, and has now taken its rightful place as internet meme.…
Read articleBaselines #2
Part Two In part one we talked about some standards from 0-500 with rifles. Some will argue that the standards are too loose while some will argue that…
Read articleWeapon Critical Comparisons
A practical framework for comparing defensive firearms: look beyond price and brand loyalty to quality control, components, assembly, support, and the likelihood of reliability problems.
Read articleBaselines
I am LE and I have a decent baseline of competency with a pistol. What would you say a good basic competency with a rifle would look like?…
Read articleThoughts on Fighting rifles
What makes a Great fighting rifle? Is it just reliability and the ever-present internet “MILSPEC” assembly and parts or is there something more?I have spent the better part…
Read articleP&S ModCast 180 — Two World Wars!!!1!
Joe Chambers, Steve Fisher, Dave Laubert, Chuck Pressburg, AJ Zito, and Matt Landfair discuss the evolution and continued viability of the 1911.
Read articleSystems Thinking and the Shot Process: Why the “Fundamentals” Don’t Work
A systems-thinking approach places marksmanship fundamentals inside a continuous shot process built around feedback, context, and corrective action.
Read articleGunslingin’ #6
This is part deux of The Shot Process. Check out Gunslingin’ #5 for part 1 A shot process can be as simple or as detailed as you need…
Read articleGunslingin’ #5
If you haven’t been keeping up, I have done articles on Stability, aiming, and data. Those articles lead back to the first one and the shot process. For…
Read articleLow Power Variable Optics: The Close and The Far
The world of Low Powered Variable Optics (LPVO) has bloomed in recent years with their increased use in both sporting and professional roles. Just about every optics company worth…
Read articleGunslingin #4
If you have been keeping up with the series, you know that we have talked positions and data. Now its time to talk about the spot where a…
Read articleP&S ModCast 173 — DA/SA Thinking Triggers
Scott Jedlinski, Michael Jones, Ernest Langdon, Nate Osborne, and Matt Landfair discuss DA/SA triggers, training, and equipment familiarity.
Read articleGunslingin’ #2
If you didn’t read my last article, hit it up here As I mentioned before, the next few articles are going to be focused on the shooting I…
Read articleGreetings from Primary & Secondary.
This is the first of what equates to a regular column here from me. I will be putting up articles every couple week on a variety of subjects…
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