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A few weeks ago, on my Facebook feed, I made a statement that was not received well by some. In the follow up conversations, one word really drew…
Read articleThe Priorities of Holster Design
There should be some thought into selecting a proper holster for your needs versus choosing a poorly made leather sock to throw a gun in (extra points subtracted…
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...getting experience doing things in practice so if it came time to use that particular technique, skill, etc. ‘for real’ your brain wouldn’t be left saying “error 404:…
Read articleMilitary, Law Enforcement, & Government Use Only
At the beginning of my law enforcement career, dead center of an “Assault Weapon” ban, I didn’t understand the issue with my access to things non-LE couldn’t obtain…
Read articlePosting to be Understood on Social Media
There is an assumption on both ends of social media – the poster who assumes you understand their frame of reference and the reader who applies their own…
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Read articleMy Navigation of Guns, Gear, & Everything Else
We have a tremendous amount of choices when it comes to what firearms and equipment we can use. To help with my decisions, I use a similar approach…
Read articleP&S Training Summit 2020 Helps Law Enforcement
Our training event set for Sept 2020 is still being refined and additional topics to be taught and vendors providing demos are being added. Part of the goal…
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Read articleDon't Be A Sheepdog
The ability of a person to protect themselves and their family is not only their right, it is their responsibility. People shouldn’t need to wait on the police…
Read articlePCC for Practice and Competition
PCC in competition Competition will not get you kilt in the streetz, and competing with a PCC is no different. Getting practical experience moving with, reloading, transitioning, and…
Read articleHow to Win Friends and Influence Social Media
There have been interesting patterns to follow on social media which are guiding some direction of popular culture. He who controls the the lowest common denominator (those who…
Read articleSons of Liberty Gun Works MK10 Review
I recently had the opportunity to dive a bit deeper into one of the 308 battle rifles being compared for the InRangeTV/P&S collaboration video shoot. Since Karl will…
Read articleP&S ModCast 208 — The Pistol RDS
P&S ModCast 208 examines the pistol rds with an experienced panel, practical context, equipment considerations, and training implications.
Read articleP&S ModCast 207 — Jon Dufresne Pistol/Carbine Mechanics AAR
P&S ModCast 207 examines jon dufresne pistol/carbine mechanics aar with an experienced panel, practical context, equipment considerations, and training implications.
Read articleP&S ModCast 206 — Shotgun 360 AAR
A Shotgun 360 after-action discussion with Tim Chandler, Ashton Ray, Matt Haught, Adam Roth, Mick Bronson, and Erik Stern.
Read articleP&S ModCast 204 — STI International
Matt Little and Buck Pierson join Matt Landfair to discuss STI International and the history, use, and future of its 2011-style pistols.
Read articleFixing the Follow up Shot.
There are many reasons for having to take a follow up shot. The stage could require two or more hits on a single target, a miss, or real-world…
Read articleWillfully Throwing Rights Away For “Safety”
Intentionally involving the police in matters where police are not an optimal resource can end in undesired results (arrest, injury, death). By calling, you are inviting armed people…
Read articleLeaving Average
“You are not special. You’re not a beautiful and unique snowflake. You’re the same decaying organic matter as everything else. We’re all part of the same compost heap.…
Read articleCrucible Consulting Press Release
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