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.

P&S ModCast 396 — Defining the Shill

September 16, 2026July 25, 2024 by Matt Landfair

Matt Landfair, Brass Facts, Focus Tripp, and Hop discuss shilling, disclosure, credibility, and trust in firearms media.

Don’t Copy the Technique—Understand the Why

September 23, 2026July 21, 2024 by Matt Landfair

A technique, piece of gear, or recommendation only makes sense in context. Learn why understanding the “why” matters more than copying what influential people do.

Time, Money, & Resources

September 23, 2026July 20, 2024 by Matt Landfair

In the news we hear about police actions that cause the public to lose faith in their officers. One such event is a bad shoot. Do we blame the officer for not seeking further skill development with firearms or do we blame the annual department provided minimal training and low level qualification? There is another … Read more

P&S ModCast 395 — Field Training

September 16, 2026July 18, 2024 by Matt Landfair

Matt Landfair, Jake, Brad Trittipo, and Warren Wilson discuss police field-training programs, coaching, evaluation, and organizational responsibility.

The Exception Is Not the Rule

September 13, 2026July 6, 2024 by Matt Landfair

Exceptional performers and isolated examples can mislead when copied without context. Understand the purpose, requirements, and tradeoffs before adopting a technique or equipment choice.

P&S ModCast 392 — A Guide to Being Recorded

September 5, 2026June 28, 2024 by Matt Landfair

Doug Deaton and Matt Landfair discuss practical considerations for being recorded by third parties, including communication, professional demeanor, and sound decision-making.

P&S ModCast 390 — Spray, Fog, Gel, Foam

September 13, 2026June 13, 2024 by Matt Landfair

Chuck Haggard and Matt Landfair discuss defensive sprays, including spray, fog, gel, and foam delivery systems, their practical differences, and the training considerations surrounding their use.

P&S ModCast 388: Lone Responder

September 7, 2026May 23, 2024 by Matt Landfair

Matt Landfair, James Westerfield, and Warren Wilson discuss lone-officer response to active-shooter incidents, including information, communication, and judgment.

P&S ModCast 387 — FMJ: Not for Carry

September 16, 2026May 16, 2024 by Matt Landfair

Matt Landfair, Doug Deaton, Erick Gelhaus, and Chuck Haggard examine why full metal jacket ammunition is a poor choice for defensive or duty carry.

P&S ModCast 386 — Rule 2

September 5, 2026May 9, 2024 by Matt Landfair

Darryl Bolke and Matt Landfair discuss Rule 2 of firearm safety, muzzle discipline, training culture, and the consequences of careless gun handling.