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Pistol Eye Dominance, Zero, and Low-Light Aiming
How eye dominance, sight zero, and reduced light affect pistol aiming—and how to diagnose each issue without confusing equipment problems with technique.
Read articleCommon Pistol Sighting Errors and How to Correct Them
Learn to distinguish sight-alignment and sight-picture errors, diagnose inconsistent impacts, and use deliberate dry practice to build a repeatable pistol presentation.
Read articleAAR – Kyle Defoor, Defoor Proformance Shooting, Scoped Carbine
I went to the Kyle Defoor, Defoor Proformance Shooting, Scoped Rifle Class at Saltwaters Range in St. Augustine on February 27-28. I attended the same class at a…
Read articleWhat Gun Should I Buy? – Prioritizing Firearm Purchases
Nearly everyone who buys a gun, especially people new to guns, started with the question, “What gun should I buy?” We all have experiences that shape our…
Read articleP&S ModCast 130 – Gun Nerds 12: AR Manufacturing QA/QC & You
AR-15 manufacturers and experienced users discuss quality assurance, quality control, parts selection, maintenance, and rifle reliability.
Read articleM4A1 Magazine Problems: Inspection, Maintenance, and Prevention
How magazine condition can cause M4A1 feeding problems—and how inspection, identification, maintenance, and disciplined replacement help prevent avoidable malfunctions.
Read articleGlock 43 Micro Comp
Background I have been fortunate enough to shoot a fair share of comped pistols, everything from full-on USPSA race guns to Glocks of all shapes and sizes, and…
Read articleAAR: Varg Freeborn / One Life Defense LLC / “Violence of Mind: Concealment, Critical Ambush and the High-Order Predator”
After Action Review: Varg Freeborn / One Life Defense LLC / “Violence of Mind: Concealment, Critical Ambush and the High-Order Predator” Location: Hosted by F3 Tactical Training at…
Read articleAAR- Massad Ayoob Group
INTRO A quick synopsis to begin. I went to my first MAG40 class in September 2012. Besides a four day handgun class at Front Site, this was my…
Read articleWriting an AAR: The How and Why of Continual Learning
A practical guide to taking notes, writing an after-action report, preserving training lessons, gathering feedback, and turning experience into continued learning.
Read articleArmy Rifle Qualification Changes: A Historical Training Analysis
A historical look at the Army’s 2018 draft M4A1 qualification and the enduring training lessons behind timed transitions, positional shooting, malfunction response, and realistic standards.
Read articleP&S ModCast 129 – Gun Nerds 11: The Road To The M17 Pistol
A panel discussion tracing U.S. military sidearms through the testing and adoption of the M17 pistol.
Read articleP&S ModCast 128 — The Allure and Misunderstandings of Pistol Weaponlights
P&S ModCast 128 examines the allure and misunderstandings of pistol weaponlights with an experienced panel, practical context, equipment considerations, and training implications.
Read articleP&S ModCast 126 — The Gauge: Defensive Shotguns
A detailed discussion of defensive and duty shotguns: setup, pump versus semiauto, ammunition, patterning, recoil, loading, maintenance, equipment, and training.
Read articleP&S ModCast 125 — Terminal Ballistics
An evidence-based discussion of terminal ballistics, FBI-style ammunition testing, penetration, barriers, projectile design, service calibers, and duty-ammunition selection.
Read articleBeginner’s Guide to Ruck Marching
A practical introduction to ruck marching covering footwear, pack fit, load progression, pace, posture, conditioning, recovery, and warning signs that should stop training.
Read articleP&S ModCast 120 — Joint Ops
Military veterans from different branches discuss joint operations, inter-service cooperation, organizational culture, communication, lessons learned, and memorable experiences.
Read articleThe Flex Cummerbund and the Birth of Arbor Arms
A firsthand account of how field problems, maritime requirements, prototyping, and user feedback produced the Flex Releasable Cummerbund Kit and helped launch Arbor Arms.
Read articleLeadership Lessons From 15 Months as a Police Sergeant
Sgt. Jimmy G. Holford III reflects on credibility, accountability, preparation, communication, decision-making, and what taking care of officers actually requires.
Read articleExcel Data Validation and Conditional Formatting for Training Records
Use Excel data validation and conditional formatting to standardize weapons-training records, reduce entry errors, flag results, and preserve auditable raw data.
Read articleStable Pistol Shooting: Relaxation, Natural Point of Aim, and Recoil
Improve stable pistol shooting by using purposeful tension, repeatable structure, natural orientation, acceptable sight movement, and predictable recoil recovery.
Read articleChoosing an Everyday-Carry Tourniquet: Evidence and Counterfeits
Andrew D. Fisher and Will G. explain how evidence, independent testing, current recommendations, authentic sourcing, training, and carry condition shape tourniquet selection.
Read articleLaw-Enforcement Use of Government-Surplus Equipment
Evaluate law-enforcement surplus equipment through documented need, lifecycle cost, training, policy, transparency, public trust, and measurable public-safety value.
Read articleProject Appleseed Rifle Clinic After-Action Review
A detailed Project Appleseed AAR covering rifle fundamentals, unsupported positions, sling use, the AQT standard, known-distance shooting, instruction, and American history.
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