Pro Guns, Gear, Tactics, Training, Mindset, & Discussion
Matt Landfair 
Repeated actions without knowledgeable critique are merely repeated actions. That isn’t training. Do something enough times and you may smooth out the rough spots, increase your speed, and become more efficient. But what if the action itself is incorrect? Greater efficiency does not make a flawed technique more effective. It only makes that technique more … Read more
Dr. Andy Anderson, Chuck Haggard, Shane Kerwin, and Matt Landfair discuss the Tactical Anatomy Summit, three-dimensional anatomy, defensive marksmanship, trauma medicine, and the realities of stopping violent threats.
The Extended P&S Network is an active Primary & Secondary resource created to recognize the people who have positively influenced, supported, contributed to, or helped shape P&S over the years. It includes friends, instructors, military and law-enforcement professionals, industry leaders, writers, trainers, makers, subject-matter experts, and other members of the broader firearms training and professional … Read more
P&S ModCast 463 brings Craig Caudill, Shane Kerwin, and Matt Landfair together for a discussion about outdoor appreciation and building outdoor survival skills. Rather than treating survival as a gear checklist, the episode emphasizes developing awareness, familiarity, and sound judgment through time and experience outdoors. Released: August 27, 2026Runtime: 2 hours, 49 minutesPanel: Craig Caudill, … Read more
P&S ModCast 462 examines the modern 2011 platform—how it has improved, how to keep it running, and how shooters can use it more effectively. Joe Chambers, Chris Palmer, A.J. Zito, and Matt Landfair discuss the platform with attention to practical ownership, performance, and the difference between capability on paper and a well-maintained working pistol. Released: … Read more
P&S ModCast 461 brings Chris Bean, Ben DeWalt, Caleb Giddings, Dave Simerly, and Matt Landfair together for an open-enrollment discussion from an instructor’s perspective. The episode shares experiences, observations, and stories about teaching, learning, students, and the realities behind public-facing firearms instruction. Released: August 13, 2026Runtime: 3 hours, 37 minutesHost: Matt LandfairPanel: Chris Bean, Ben … Read more
Doug Deaton, John Hearne, and Matt Landfair discuss common practices and misdirected efforts in law enforcement, with a focus on training, judgment, policy, and professional improvement.
Matt Landfair explains body-armor standards, including NIJ 0101.06 and 0101.07, armor ratings, testing, and practical factors in selection.
Dave Agata, Doug Deaton, and Matt Landfair discuss facts, emotional appeal, media framing, public narratives, source evaluation, and contextual evidence.
Chad Albrecht, Jon Canipe, and Matt Landfair discuss armorer and gunsmith problems, ammunition issues, maintenance, diagnostics, and the surprises that appear at the workbench.