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An Armed Citizen’s Guide to the Online Firearms Galaxy
The internet is a wide open space with few rules and little supervision. Things in the real world such as credibility, lineage, and integrity can easily be counterfeited…
Read articleP&S ModCast 21-1 Paul Gardner, USMC
Primary & Secondary ModCast Speaking with Paul Gardner (0311 USMC) about the 2003 gunfight in Iraq that left him paralyzed. http://www.warriorbenefit.org/ Things to consider: Was his reload causing…
Read articleBecoming A Victim Of Our Frame of Reference
“Never say always, never say never.” When we give advice as instructors, teachers, “that gun guy,” etc. we must be very careful that we do not become…
Read articleSoldier Survivability: The KDH PC
The KDH Plate Carrier (PC) was flawed from inception. This system was fielded to us as part of the Rapid Fielding Initiative (RFI) prior to our 2011-2012 deployment…
Read articleIhor Balaban
A year ago today we lost a great man, Ihor Balaban. This video is recorded from his prospective while training at DARC in October 2013. If you listen,…
Read articleB.E. Meyers: GLARE RECOIL
B.E. Meyers Awarded Sole Source Contract by U.S. Marine Corps for Ocular Interruption System February 10, 2016 (Redmond, WA) – Marine Corps Systems Command has selected B.E. Meyers…
Read articleTeddy Ballard and THOR3
Good Evening, My name is Teddy Ballard and I am a Physical Therapist with the 3rd Group THOR3 (Tactical Human Optimization Rapid Rehab and Re Conditiong) program. I…
Read articleTHE THIN BLUE LINE AFTER DARK
Economical Force Modernization Options for Law Enforcement Night Vision Equipment Abstract: Night Vision technologies have always carried a high price tag, but in recent years it has been…
Read articlePorn Industry Chooses Magpul M-LOK
This seems to be a current hot debate: Magpul M-LOK – Modular Locking accessory mounting system VERSUS Bravo Company KMR – KeyMod Rail system The science is…
Read articleRumors Involving S3F
I was asked to write a post here by the Admins to address an issue or better yet a photo that has been floating around. More so because…
Read articleThe Need For A Mentor
“Surround yourself with those smarter than you.” I’ve heard variants of this saying many times in various venues. Sometimes it was narrowly focused – “you are a new…
Read articleHow Jiu-Jitsu Made Me A Better Shooter
First things first, here is my bio to gauge whether or not my opinions are relevant to you: Lifelong martial artist (TKD, Muay Thai, BJJ), no LEO or…
Read articleRaven Concealment Systems: Freya
This past week Raven Concealment Systems (RCS) unveiled a redesigned magwell previously under the Sentinel Design banner. Freya (also spelled Freyja in some circles) is a lusty and…
Read articleSITREP: Primary & Secondary
Now that SHOT is over, I can provide a SITREP for P&S. I attended SHOT for multiple reasons. The biggest reason: I wanted the event to be a…
Read articleSHOT 2016: RCS Balor Mount
Raven Concealment Systems announced today their Balor mount. Designed as an alternative to traditional slide milling the Balor utilizes the rear dovetail and striker cover to mount an…
Read articleSHOT 2016: Blue Force Gear Sustainment Pack
Pictured is a prototype of a new sustainment pack from Blue Force Gear. It appears to be a mid-sized pack designed to be integrated onto a Down…
Read articleEOTech Product Performance Issues
Primary & Secondary has received exclusive information previously only available to L3 Communications employees. The documents below explain some of the product performance issues with EOTech holographic sights…
Read articleOGW: SHOT Show 2016 Rifle Package Raffle
Operation Grace White‘s rifle is all finished, assembled and ready for the trip to SHOT! Many thanks to the good folks over at Leupold Optics, Hill People Gear,…
Read articlePerspective in training
Photo Courtesy of Norwegian Army By: Tore Haugli They say that the devil is in the details – that is true. However, I sometimes think that there is…
Read articleSHOT 2016: New From HSGI
High Speed Gear Inc. (HSGI) announces several new products at SHOT 2016. These include several new variations of the popular TACO pouches as well as updated versions of…
Read articleOGW SHOT Show Raffle!
UPDATE!!! Sneak peak at the rifle fresh out of cerakote! Many thanks to the good folks over at Leupold Optics, Hill People Gear, Lone Star Medics for adding…
Read articleThe New ATF Rules on NFA Trusts and How They Affect You!
By: Mark Toronjo http://www.t-plaw.com/ 41(f) And You! What do you need to know and how does it affect you? As you are most likely aware the ATF proposed…
Read articleHickory Shampoo
It’s here… (Well the pre order is at least) I present to you my SHOT Show 2016. This is a joint fundraising efforts between Primary & Secondary and Lightfighter.net…
Read articleWhat Rig Should I Get For Class?
I often get this question.. what rig should I get for Class? Considerations to be made before asking this are – 1) consult instructor for recommendations 2) consult…
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