Pro Guns, Gear, Tactics, Training, Mindset, & Discussion
Matt Landfair 
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. Alex Pretti Incident: What Can Be Assessed 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 … 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.
Comparing the FBI ballistic standards and the idea of birdshot being an effective defensive tool shows the profound ignorance of people pushing for the birdshot. The FBI standards establish reliable penetration of 12-18″ in verified ballistic gel from reasonable ranges beyond contact distance. Birdshot can (can- not will) create lethality at contact distance, but diminishes … Read more
P&S ModCast 446 — Staying on Message Clear communication matters when firearms, training, public policy, and online conversation overlap. In this ModCast, Matt Landfair and a diverse panel examine the importance of staying on message: communicating with precision, avoiding unnecessary distractions, and keeping the central point visible when discussion becomes noisy or contentious. Episode Focus … Read more
P&S ModCast 445 is an after-action discussion of the 2025 Thunderstick Summit, a shotgun-focused training event. Darryl Bolke, Steve Fisher, Cody Stewart, Boone Walker, and Matt Landfair discuss the event, lessons observed, and the continuing place of shotguns within practical training. Released: November 24, 2025Runtime: 2 hours, 2 minutesHost: Matt LandfairPanel: Darryl Bolke, Steve Fisher, … Read more
P&S ModCast 444 surveys the AR-15 platform in 2025: prior trends, current configurations, and where the platform may be headed. Brass Facts, Ash Hess, Hop, and Matt Landfair discuss the enduring rifle system through the lens of practical use, changing preferences, and the distinctions between novelty and meaningful development. Released: November 18, 2025Runtime: 2 hours, … Read more
P&S ModCast 443 — CoolFire Trainer Training tools can make repetition more accessible, but useful practice still depends on a clear purpose and honest feedback. In this ModCast, Primary & Secondary discusses the CoolFire Trainer and the role of supplemental dry-fire and recoil-simulation tools within a responsible training program. Episode Focus Listen to the Primary … Read more
P&S ModCast 442 examines the enduring appeal of single-action revolvers with a panel of experienced enthusiasts and practitioners. The conversation ranges across history, handling, cartridge versatility, configuration, and the reasons these older platforms still reward serious study and use. Released: November 4, 2025Runtime: 3 hours, 35 minutesHost: Matt LandfairPanel: Darryl Bolke, Jon Canipe, Bryan Eastridge, … Read more
ModCast 441 examines ACE VR firearms training, including repetition, performance data, deliberate practice, simulation limitations, and transferring virtual improvement to live fire.