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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 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 articleModCast 198: No Fail Pistol AAR
ModCast 198 reviews Chuck Pressburg’s No Fail Pistol course, including accuracy standards, accountability, performance pressure, diagnostic feedback, and continued practice.
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 articleP&S ModCast 188 — Stop the Bleed
A detailed discussion of Stop the Bleed, hemorrhage control, TCCC, tourniquets, wound packing, medical equipment, myths, and hands-on training.
Read articleModCast 194: Elitists, “Poors,” and Snobs
ModCast 194 examines firearms-community gatekeeping, equipment standards, affordability, expertise, influencers, instructors, and better ways to communicate recommendations.
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 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 articleP&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 articleP&S 159 — Degrees of Concealment
Jon Hauptman of PHLster joins an experienced panel to discuss concealment as a spectrum shaped by holsters, clothing, body type, movement, behavior, access, and context.
Read articleP&S ModCast 152 — Pistol Caliber Carbines
P&S ModCast 152 examines pistol caliber carbines with an experienced panel, practical context, equipment considerations, and training implications.
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 articleP&S ModCast 147 — QA/QC in the AK World
Jim Fuller, Karl Kasarda, Shayn Striegel, and Matt Landfair discuss quality assurance, quality control, and practical considerations in the AK world.
Read articleP&S ModCast 145 — Gun Nerds 14: The Pistol Episode
P&S ModCast 145 examines gun nerds 14: the pistol episode with an experienced panel, practical context, equipment considerations, and training implications.
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 4: Scott Wolf on Why the Mind Is the Weapon
Matt Landfair speaks with Scott Wolf about the idea that the mind is the primary weapon and about common misunderstandings surrounding the use of light. The discussion emphasizes…
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…
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