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Matt Landfair 
Training is both a guide and a shortcut to skill development. It accelerates the path to higher proficiency. When individuals are left to figure out their own way of doing things, their progress is not only slower but may veer off in an unintended direction. For a police officer, that training can be mentorship with … Read more
There is a troubling mindset issue in law enforcement regarding muzzle orientation during room clearing and encounters with unknowns. Officers point guns at people far too often. Pointing firearms at unknowns is an unacceptable practice. Even pointing a muzzle at a suspect is not always justified or prudent. This is a rule 2 violation. Those … Read more
P&S ModCast 448 brings a six-person panel together for a wide-ranging discussion of foundational concepts in reloading. The conversation centers on the mindset, systems, and quality-control habits behind responsible ammunition handloading. Released: March 1, 2026Runtime: 2 hours, 59 minutesHost: Matt LandfairPanel: Scott Bodily, Mark Fricke, Gary Hughes, Duane Liptak, Steve Shields, and Chauncey Wesner Listen … Read more
One of my favorite topics is leadership, more specifically, informal leadership. It can be a powerful means of strengthening an organization, and it might be more common than you think. My interest in this topic grew as I had multiple discussions about it on my podcast with Chuck Haggard. He was able to define what … Read more
I read an astute observation concerning the conflict between the liberal and conservative sides that made me think about the concept for a while. “The side that follows rules loses. Especially, when that side follows rules made by their enemies.” – shared by Rhett Neumayer The following are my observations and opinions as a conservative-leaning … Read more
Qualified immunity is a civil-damages doctrine for individual government officials. Learn its limits, the clearly established law test, and common misconceptions in police use-of-force cases.
There are some common concerns expressed about the Pretti shooting, one being that it was an “execution.” Additional concerns include officers having no justification in shooting because there is a belief Pretti was completely unarmed and harmless, and he being shot in the back is exceptionally egregious. Let’s review the standard and then delve into … Read more
If you have had some form of training with the use of defensive sprays, you know there are tactics used with them as well as specific distances for the products to be effective as well as ranges where they become potentially dangerous. Within these guidelines are minimum safe distances. Using the products too close to … Read more
Before I get into the post, let’s establish the standard of lawful use of deadly force. Deadly force is lawful when one perceives an immediate threat of death or serious bodily injury to oneself or another. This determination is reviewed judicially as in the moment, without the benefit of hindsight, and within the scope of … Read more
Dan Brady of Apache Solutions joins Matt Landfair to discuss low-light conditions, defensive white-light use, equipment, identification, and practical training for armed citizens.