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Greetings from Primary & Secondary.
This is the first of what equates to a regular column here from me. I will be putting up articles every couple week on a variety of subjects…
Read article‘Violence of Mind’ at the Macro Scale
I’ve been reading Varg Freeborn’s excellent Book ‘Violence of Mind’ recently. And have enjoyed this thought-provoking text. The author does not pull punches, he tells it like it…
Read articleP&S 164 – Finding the Right Info Sources
Primary & Secondary PodCast The panel discusses sources of information and how to navigate them. Host: Matt Landfair Panel: Lee Gullett Chuck Haggard Jon Hauptman Mike Hueser Jack…
Read articleP&S 163 – Cognitive Load
Primary & Secondary PodCast How does the increase in information systems we have in this modern world affect our decision-making process? The panel discusses streamlining cognitive ability. Host:…
Read articleP&S ModCast 162- Open Mic August 2018
Primary & Secondary PodCast Open mic night! We discussed armor, influences, being a good student, finding a Jiu Jitsu gym, food, and philosophy. Host: Matt Landfair Panel: Jordan…
Read articleP&S 161 – Tales From The Gun Counter
Primary & Secondary PodCast Despite the rumors, there are actually some good guy gun store people. We discuss the behind the scenes aspects of the gun store. Host:…
Read articleP&S 160 – Developing Shooters
Primary & Secondary PodCast The panel discusses developing good practices as a shooter. Host: Matt Landfair Panel: Phil Axelrod Steve Fisher Mike Green Ash Hess Mike Lewis Chuck…
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?
“An intuitive user interface for a word-processing program will not, for example, make anyone a better writer… The phrase “make it intuitive” is a simplistic and…
Read articleP&S 159 – Degrees of Concealment
Primary & Secondary PodCast The panel discusses aspects of concealment. Host: Matt Landfair Panel: Varg Freeborn Mike Green Jon Hauptman Matt Jacques Les Kismartoni Adam Pini Episode sponsor:…
Read articleP&S 158 – Bug In, Bug Out, Bug Home
Primary & Secondary PodCast The panel discusses bug in, bug out, and bug home and concepts to consider. Host: Matt Landfair Panel: Mikey G. Mike Green Mike H.…
Read articleP&S ModCast 157: Open Mic July 2018
Primary & Secondary PodCast It was our monthly live open mic podcast (the live video was only accessible to Patreon subscribers). Fielded topics from the live audience –…
Read articleP&S ModCast 156 – Transitioning From Service
Primary & Secondary PodCast Discuss life after service, AKA retirement. Positives and negatives of leaving long life in military and law enforcement service, as well as how to…
Read articleP&S 155 – Incorporating EDC Into Competition
Primary & Secondary PodCast To continue our discussion (from P&S 154) on refining our abilities through competition and refining our competition through our practice we will discuss incorporating…
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
Primary & Secondary PodCast The panel discusses aspects of reaching Grand Master rank in shooting competitions. Host: Matt Landfair Panel: Alma Cole Tim Herron Scott Jedlinski Episode sponsor:…
Read articleP&S Modcast 153 – Precision Basics
Primary & Secondary PodCast The panel discusses basic concepts of precision shooting. Host: Matt Landfair Panel: John Brady Alex Hartman Rick Labistre Matt Meckley Tarrol Walker Episode sponsor:…
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 152 – Pistol Caliber Carbines
Primary & Secondary PodCast The panel discusses the dreaded pistol caliber carbine. In/Outs, good/bad, various models, everything in between. Host: Lee Gullett Panel: Tim Chandler Ash Hess Matt…
Read articleP&S 151 – Nylon Design
Primary & Secondary PodCast The panel discusses aspects of nylon gear. Host: Matt Landfair Panel: Mick Brown – Packs & Beyond Stefan Melander – Varusteleka Darin Talbot –…
Read articleP&S ModCast 150: Open Mic June 2018
Primary & Secondary PodCast The panel discusses random stuff in a completely old school unstructured format. Host: Matt Landfair Panel: Jordan Bowles Steve Fisher Ash Hess Rick Labistre…
Read articleP&S 149 – Network Security
Primary & Secondary PodCast The panel discusses computer and network security. Host: Matt Landfair Panel: Jonathan Choate Lee Gullett Thad Kuntz Episode sponsor: Faxon Firearms – http://faxonfirearms.com/
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
Primary & Secondary ModCast The panel discusses random stuff. Host: Matt Landfair Panel: Jordan Bowles Justin Christensen Alex Hartmann Scott Jedlinski Rick Labistre Jack Lewis Nate Osborne Buck Thomas…
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