Pro Guns, Gear, Tactics, Training, Mindset, & Discussion
Primary & Secondary articles that do not fit a narrower topic category but still offer useful perspective, discussion, updates, or community context.
An effective defense does not end in the purchase of a firearm. It is a continual process which requires focus, study, and investment. Many buy a firearm and think they are prepared. Their firearm collects dust while put away or collects lint while carried- but rarely trained with. Closed minded people who don’t understand the … Read more
P&S ModCast 424 features author Larry Correia in a long-form conversation about writing, creative process, and firearms. Larry is best known for the Monster Hunter International series; he joins David Simerly, Warren Wilson, and Matt Landfair for a discussion that connects storytelling, research, professional experience, and the gun culture that informs much of his work. … Read more
Alex Hartmann, Sean Murphy, and Matt Landfair refine Special Purpose Rifle concepts and answer live audience questions about configuration, training, and practical employment.
P&S ModCast 404: Matt Landfair, Darryl Bolke, Steve Fisher, and Fred Lucas discuss practical considerations for defense against wild animals.
Dugan Ashley, Eric Zurface, and Matt Landfair discuss foundational explosives concepts, terminology, safety, professional competence, risk, and legal considerations.
Rolling offices take different shapes and sizes. This Ford F150 is definitely a larger one than others I have had in the past. Seatbelt access is simple. The doorway is large and allows easy exit. Spacious leg room allows effortless movement. This might seem silly, but smaller vehicles with larger people create unique challenges. Deconfliction … Read more
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.
One thing that seems to turn up frequently is the idea of the exception being the rule, which creates some confusion among blind followers. Well, Seal Delta Force Snipers do it, so should I… Jerry Miculek can do it, so can I. Unfortunately, low-information end users who view concepts two-dimensionally have not yet grasped the … Read more
Doug Deaton and Matt Landfair discuss practical considerations for being recorded by third parties, including communication, professional demeanor, and sound decision-making.
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.