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What use is a Rifle Sling?

Equipment, Military, Training

  For Tactics, Techniques and Procedures Thursday, we’re going to discuss something that is under-utilized for providing support: your rifle sling. Most people think that a sling is…

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Dry Fire Validity

Military, Training

  “As there is no ammunition, every day when they come here for training, the shooters just aims the gun, pull the trigger to hear the ‘tick’ sound,…

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New Podcast – Forged

Primary & Secondary

The new podcast will be independant of ModCast, one on one discussion, audio only, 10-30 minutes per episode, focuses on life experience and development. First episode features a…

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P&S ModCast 132 – Shot Show 2018 Recap

Primary & Secondary

Primary & Secondary ModCast The panel discusses Shot Show 2018. Host: Matt Landfair Panel: Jon Canipe Ash Hess Jack Lewis Tarrol Peterson Adam Pini Grace Strong   Episode…

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How do I interpret a Zero Target?

Military, Training

For Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures Thursday, we are talking about techniques for interpreting the New Army Approved zero target and coaching our Paratroopers. The reference for this discussion…

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AAR – Talon Defense Low Light Handgun

AAR, Training

Instructor: Chase Jenkins Location/Date: Double Tap Training Grounds, Calera Alabama. January 20th, 2018 Equipment Details:  Handgun – Glock 19 gen 4, Frank Proctor Y-Notch sights, S3F stainless fluted…

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How do we address Capability Gaps?

Military, Training, Weapons

  For Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures Thursday, we are talking about how we as NCO’s and Soldiers can influence how we address the capability gaps in our equipment…

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The Zeroing Process for the M4A1

Military, Training

For Walkthrough Wednesday, we are going to begin a discussion on how to zero the M4A1 Carbine and coach our Paratroopers through the zero process. The reference for…

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P&S ModCast 131 – Match Directing

Primary & Secondary

Primary & Secondary ModCast The panel discusses aspects of competition match directing. Host: Matt Landfair Panel: Karl Kasarda Scott Jedlinski Chad Mercer Nate Osborne Tarrol Peterson Russell Phagan…

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Training Methodology for Dry-Fire in a Unit

Military, Primary & Secondary

  For Fossil Friday, our discussion topic is training methodology, and how it needs to change specifically about dry-fire. Our references for this discussion are TC’s 3-22.9, Change…

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Zeroing the M4A1 Carbine

Military, Training

For Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures Thursday, we have a video demonstrating techniques for marking and interpreting the New Army Approved zero target. The reference for this discussion is…

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AAR – Rob Haught Shotgun 2017

AAR, Training

09-10 December 2017 Casa Grande, Arizona Intro- This is the hardest AAR I’ve ever written. I’ve started and stopped so many times because I’ve struggled to articulate the…

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Common Sighting Errors with Pistols

Military, Training

For Manual Monday, we are continuing our discussion on aiming the pistol. Specifically, we will be addressing common sighting errors with the pistol. Discussing all elements of the…

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P&S ModCast Year 1

Primary & Secondary

Our early podcasts are being rereleased whole. There are some slight edits but people seem to want the worse audio, long pauses, and snoring.   With these releases…

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