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P&S ModCast 395 — Field Training
Matt Landfair, Jake, Brad Trittipo, and Warren Wilson discuss police field-training programs, coaching, evaluation, and organizational responsibility.
Read articleP&S ModCast 392 — A Guide to Being Recorded
Doug Deaton and Matt Landfair discuss practical considerations for being recorded by third parties, including communication, professional demeanor, and sound decision-making.
Read articleP&S ModCast 390 — Spray, Fog, Gel, Foam
Chuck Haggard and Matt Landfair discuss defensive sprays, including spray, fog, gel, and foam delivery systems, their practical differences, and the training considerations surrounding their use.
Read articleP&S ModCast 388: Lone Responder
Matt Landfair, James Westerfield, and Warren Wilson discuss lone-officer response to active-shooter incidents, including information, communication, and judgment.
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 386 — Rule 2
Darryl Bolke and Matt Landfair discuss Rule 2 of firearm safety, muzzle discipline, training culture, and the consequences of careless gun handling.
Read articleP&S ModCast 385 — Less Lethal for Law Enforcement
Chuck Haggard, Dave Simerly, and Matt Landfair examine law-enforcement less-lethal options, including OC spray, conducted-energy weapons, impact munitions, policy, and training.
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 articleP&S ModCast 374 — American Fighting Revolver
Darryl Bolke, Bryan Eastridge, and Matt Landfair discuss the American Fighting Revolver, modern defensive revolvers, Lipsey’s projects, shooter fit, and training.
Read articleP&S ModCast 371 — Integrating Visual Stimuli Into Training
P&S ModCast 371 explores integrating visual stimuli into firearms training with John Holschen, Dustin Salomon, and Matt Landfair.
Read articleP&S ModCast 368 — Homesteading with Gary MF Hughes
Gary Hughes, Brass Facts, Hop, and Matt Landfair discuss homesteading, preparedness, silencers, body armor, AK-pattern rifles, and practical capability.
Read articleP&S ModCast 367 — The 7th Annual Airing of Grievances
The seventh annual P&S Airing of Grievances brings Brass Facts, Bryan Eastridge, Ben Grundwerg, Hop, Tom Kelley, James Westerfield, and Matt Landfair together.
Read articleP&S ModCast 364 — Snubby Lessons Part 2
ModCast 364 examines snubby-revolver stocks, ankle and pocket carry, ammunition, concealment, access, equipment compromises, and realistic training considerations.
Read articleP&S ModCast 360 — Snubby Lessons
Stuart Baxter, Bryan Eastridge, Mark Fricke, Rob Garrett, Nate Osborne, and Matt Landfair discuss overlooked lessons about short-barreled revolvers.
Read articleP&S ModCast 355 — Revisiting the Gauge
Ben Grundwerg, Matt Haught, Adam Roth, and Cody Stewart revisit shotgun models, shells, parts, and techniques with Matt Landfair.
Read articleP&S ModCast 353 — Mossberg Part 2
The Mossberg discussion continues with semiautomatics, specialty shotguns, and pistols, featuring Erick Gelhaus, Jeremy Stafford, and Eric Zerface.
Read articleP&S ModCast 352 — The Evolution of Mossberg
A two-part Mossberg discussion begins with the evolution of the company’s shotguns, featuring Steve Fisher, Adam Roth, Jeremy Stafford, and Cody Stewart.
Read articleP&S ModCast 347: Centrifuge Training VCQB
The panel examines lessons from a Centrifuge Training VCQB course, including vehicle geometry, movement, observation, communication, and decision-making.
Read articleP&S ModCast 343 — The Working Man’s 1911
Joe Chambers, Bryan Eastridge, Erick Gelhaus, Paul Landfair, Kurt Weber, and Matt Landfair discuss selecting, maintaining, carrying, and using 1911s.
Read articleP&S ModCast 340: Perception, Cognition, Decision Cycle
The panel discusses how people perceive information, process meaning, decide, and act to gain advantage during high-pressure encounters.
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