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Primary & Secondary articles that do not fit a narrower topic category but still offer useful perspective, discussion, updates, or community context.
P&S ModCast 454 — You Have Only Two Hours Training time is finite, and the best curriculum decisions start by identifying what matters most. In this ModCast, Chris Bean, Dan Brady, and Matt Landfair share observations from teaching experience and discuss how to prioritize meaningful skills when only two hours are available. Episode Focus Panel … Read more
Sofia Espina discusses her journey from new gun owner to sustained, purposeful firearms training and a meaningful long-term foundation.
P&S ModCast 452 — Tales of Old(er) and Lessons Learned Experience is useful only when its lessons are carried forward. In this ModCast, Matt Landfair and Kurt Weber discuss the stories, observations, and professional lessons that accumulate over time—and how they can inform better judgment, training, and decision-making today. Episode Focus Panel Matt Landfair is … Read more
A discussion of institutional firearms standards, common-core training, qualification, and the development of meaningful baseline competence.
How many genuinely knowledgeable people rely on catchphrases? Most explain concepts instead. That is precisely what makes them valuable sources of information. Is there a time for a phrase? Absolutely. But it is less effective because it requires the other side to understand both the application and the message. Two is one. Tueller drill. (Partially … Read more
P&S ModCast 449 examines priority of life and emotional intelligence across several use-of-force applications. Chris Cypert, Doug Deaton, Erick Gelhaus, Michael V., Claude Werner, and Matt Landfair discuss how sound judgment, communication, self-awareness, and a clearly understood hierarchy of concerns shape better decisions under pressure. Released: March 14, 2026Runtime: 3 hours, 4 minutesHost: Matt LandfairPanel: … 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
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.
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