The Biomechanical Reality of Incapacitation
An evidence-based overview of terminal ballistics, anatomical barriers, shot placement, penetration, and physiological incapacitation.
Concepts
Ideas, analysis, and practical perspectives on firearms, tactics, mindset, decision-making, leadership, training, and professional development.
Rapid Physiological Incapacitation and Torso Shot Priority
Rapid physiological incapacitation depends on interrupting blood flow. Why the heart area and great vessels matter in torso targeting.
Long Guns Indoors: Not Ideal Doesn’t Mean Ineffective
Long rifles carry real tradeoffs indoors, but technique and firsthand testing matter more than internet absolutes.
Foundations of Church Security: Building a Team That Protects More Than the Sanctuary
Church security involves much more than preparing for an armed attacker. ModCast 465 examines risk assessment, medical response, team selection, training, childcare, liability, and the role of safety as a ministry.
The Fragile Ecosystem of Good Information on Social Media
Social-media popularity does not establish expertise. Credible information survives when readers verify claims, examine sources, and reward responsible work.
P&S ModCast 86: Social Media — The Downfall of Humanity
Social media gives everyone a platform—but not necessarily credibility. The panel discusses critical thinking, instructor qualifications, online tribalism, negative engagement, and separating useful information from confident nonsense.
Improving Outcomes Through Preparedness and Training
Preparation cannot guarantee a defensive outcome, but training, practiced skills, sound judgment, and proven equipment can improve your available options.
Speed Within CQB
Kurt Weber explains why speed in CQB comes from decision-making, mastery, and executing each required task correctly—not simply moving faster.
Training Is a Shortcut
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
Credit Where Credit Is Due.
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