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Posting 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…
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 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
Editor’s note: This article reflects information available when it was originally published. Laws, policies, products, personnel, technical standards, and recommended practices may have changed. Verify time-sensitive details through…
Read articleNightfighter on the Range
I know what some people might be thinking. “Nate, since you graduated from school, you must have gotten some dream job with a 6 figure salary enabling you…
Read articleP&S ModCast 200 — Rob Haught Shotgun Operator AAR
Matt and Rob Haught join Matt Landfair to discuss lessons from a recent Rob Haught Shotgun Operator course.
Read articleAccuracy and Precision, Part 3: Quantifiable
Ash Hess uses Mantis X10 recoil data to identify inconsistent rifle movement, establish a focused training objective, and measure subsequent improvement.
Read articleWeapon-Light Beam Comparison at 17 Yards
A controlled indoor comparison of six light beam patterns at 17 yards, including SureFire, Cloud Defensive, Modlite, and Streamlight models.
Read articleMindset
One of the biggest hurdles to overcome when trying to improve performance is mindset. When I say mindset, I am not talking about the “If not you, who”…
Read articleModCast 198: No Fail Pistol AAR
ModCast 198 reviews Chuck Pressburg’s No Fail Pistol course, including accuracy standards, accountability, performance pressure, diagnostic feedback, and continued practice.
Read articleHumility and the Integrated Weapons Training Strategy
A defense of the Army’s Integrated Weapons Training Strategy and its emphasis on structured preparation, realistic qualification standards, measurable performance, and weapons mastery.
Read articleAccuracy and Precision- The Test
To understand any of this you need to read parts one and two. There I laid out what we are trying to accomplish and why. The short version…
Read articleAccuracy and Precision, Part 2: Avoiding the Ego Chase
Ash Hess explains how to separate shooter performance from mechanical accuracy using honest baselines, group measurements, velocity data, and movement analysis.
Read articleP&S ModCast 197 — Snubbies!
Chris Baker and Darryl Bolke join Matt Landfair for an extensive discussion of snub-nose revolvers, concealed carry, ammunition, grips, sights, reloads, and realistic roles.
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