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ModCast 160: Developing Skilled Shooters
ModCast 160 explores how shooters develop skill through sound fundamentals, deliberate practice, coaching, feedback, and measurable performance standards.
Read articleP&S Year 1: SITREP 2: Law Enforcement Mindset (Audio)
Primary & Secondary SITREP Originally broadcast Feb 18, 2016. Discussion about Law Enforcement issues and mindset. (Yes, Bill’s audio is horrible). When I was trying to figure out our…
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 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 158 – Bug In, Bug Out, Bug Home
The panel compares bug-in, bug-out, and bug-home plans, emphasizing realistic hazards, household needs, transportation, supplies, communications, and flexible decision-making.
Read articleP&S ModCast 157: Open Mic July 2018
The July 2018 P&S Open Mic features an audience-driven discussion with experienced contributors covering firearms, equipment, training, and professional perspectives.
Read articleP&S ModCast 156 – Transitioning From Service
Military and law-enforcement veterans discuss preparing for retirement or separation, rebuilding identity and purpose, translating experience, relationships, finances, and life after service.
Read articleP&S 155 – Incorporating EDC Into Competition
The panel examines how concealed-carry equipment and practical EDC skills can be tested in competition without confusing match performance with defensive decision-making.
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 articleP&S 154 – The Road To Grand Master
Alma Cole, Tim Herron, and Scott Jedlinski discuss the deliberate practice, match experience, measurement, coaching, and problem-solving involved in reaching Grand Master.
Read articleP&S Modcast 153 – Precision Basics
An experienced panel introduces precision-rifle fundamentals, including equipment, rifle setup, ammunition, data, environmental effects, shooter consistency, and realistic expectations.
Read articleReview: Liberty Hill Tactical, LLC LHT4 Carbine
I received a Liberty Hill Tactical (LHT) LHTM4 carbine from Russell Allen a year ago for an extended test and evaluation. I wanted to get this review done…
Read articleP&S 151 – Nylon Design
Mick Brown, Stefan Melander, and Darin Talbot discuss how nylon equipment is designed, constructed, tested, and adapted to users, missions, materials, and manufacturing constraints.
Read articleP&S ModCast 150: Open Mic June 2018
The June 2018 P&S Open Mic features a large panel in a free-form conversation about firearms, training, equipment, professional experience, and audience questions.
Read articleP&S 149 – Network Security
Jonathan Choate, Lee Gullett, and Thad Kuntz discuss practical computer and network security, common vulnerabilities, user behavior, privacy, and risk reduction.
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 articleBeginner’s Circle – MAGSTRAVIGANZA! Or, Why You Might Want More Magazines
If your AR came with this, and it’ still the only one you have, you should consider buying it some friends Making the Case for More Magazines I…
Read articleP&S ModCast 148 – Open Mic May 2018
The May 2018 P&S Open Mic brings a broad panel together for an unscripted discussion shaped by current questions, professional experience, firearms, and training.
Read articleAAR: EAG Carbine 1, 19-20 May
AAR: EAG Tactical Carbine 1 – Brian Canova, Instructor 19-20 May, 2018. Echo Valley Training Center, High View, WV Brian Canova of EAG Tactical. Photo by Triple Bravo…
Read articleSage Dynamics Defensive Rifle AAR
March 24-25, 2018 PMAA Range, Salt Lake City Equipment 13.7” AR (one I built) Sandman K/Saker 556 (Key-Mo adapter) Magpul MS1 sling Trijicon TR24 1-4 Glock 43…
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 146 – Fitness Lifestyle
The panel discusses sustainable fitness, nutrition, recovery, personal goals, and fitting healthier habits into work, family, training, and ordinary life.
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.
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