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Ideas, analysis, and practical perspectives on firearms, tactics, mindset, decision-making, leadership, training, and professional development.
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
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
We are bombarded with information at every level in every direction. We are surrounded by every topic, within our interests and outside of them. Our personal imperfect map and compass, which guide us, are shaped by our own desires, knowledge, and experience. When we find worthwhile mentors and peers, our path can become much more … 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
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
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
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
Ruger 1022 22LR, S&W M36 38 Special, Colt 1911 45acp, Stoeger Coach Gun 12ga. Just let your wheels turn and think about this realistic problem. A family member/friend/neighbor approaches you for help. They are concerned with riots/home invasions/horse thieves/whatever. They need your help with home defense. One or any combination of similar may be the … Read more
This is kind of a thinking out loud post. The rifles featured in the picture above are what I could consider user friendly and would require less effort to help someone become proficient with them. We have a couple calibers- 5.56×45, 5.45×39, and 7.62×39. We have a couple sizes – 16″ barrels down to 8.5″. … Read more