Matt Landfair

Matt Landfair is the founder and editor of Primary & Secondary. A career law-enforcement professional, firearms instructor, and armorer, he has experience in patrol, training coordination, firearms instruction, equipment evaluation, and continued professional development across the firearms and tactical-training community. Matt has written for RECOIL, Breach Bang Clear, Soldier Systems Daily, and Moderno, and has hosted extensive long-form discussions with law-enforcement officers, military professionals, instructors, manufacturers, and other subject-matter experts. He is also known in parts of the firearms community as Matt Prime and Riafdnal.

Maintaining Consistent Shells in the Tube

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Staggering rounds in a shotgun or having different types of shells loaded into the tube/magazine is not a good idea. For a defensive shotgun or any shotgun that has a specific role or purpose, it should be loaded with the most appropriate shells for that task. Any specialty rounds or different rounds (buck or slug) … Read more

The Over Reliance on SMEs

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I have a theory as to why it is difficult for some to grasp nuance with defensive concepts, especially in weapon, caliber, and gear choices. For many people who have sought professional instruction and insight in defensive/offensive concepts, they have taken it as gospel with little discussion or thought as to how it applies to … Read more

Optimal Is Not Universal

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Eight rimfire and centerfire handgun cartridges arranged by size

To disregard options and recognize optimal isn’t universal is quite short sighted. Concealment capabilities have increased dramatically with products like the Phlster Enigma. Combine that with certain guns chambered in mouse calibers, and you have a system compatible with the most stringent antigun policies and visits to the beach wearing proper attire without issue. Shown- … Read more

Does Body Armor Fit Your Needs?

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The following will upset some who have not thought things through. The goal is to be smart about buying stuff and integrate with your system and mindset. If you have armor but have not trained with it, how will you perform while wearing it? How do you know how the armor affects or hinders your … Read more

Justification For Carrying A Firearm

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What about humans has changed in the last one thousand years? Has there been a physiological change? Has our core behavior as a species changed? Have we established a Utopia? Do we still have social classes with an untouchable politician/celebrity/royalty class and a working class/peasants? Do we still have animals who look human but do … Read more