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Articles on handguns, rifles, shotguns, ammunition, weapon setup, manipulation, maintenance, selection, and responsible practical application.
P&S ModCast 445 is an after-action discussion of the 2025 Thunderstick Summit, a shotgun-focused training event. Darryl Bolke, Steve Fisher, Cody Stewart, Boone Walker, and Matt Landfair discuss the event, lessons observed, and the continuing place of shotguns within practical training. Released: November 24, 2025Runtime: 2 hours, 2 minutesHost: Matt LandfairPanel: Darryl Bolke, Steve Fisher, … Read more
P&S ModCast 444 surveys the AR-15 platform in 2025: prior trends, current configurations, and where the platform may be headed. Brass Facts, Ash Hess, Hop, and Matt Landfair discuss the enduring rifle system through the lens of practical use, changing preferences, and the distinctions between novelty and meaningful development. Released: November 18, 2025Runtime: 2 hours, … Read more
P&S ModCast 442 examines the enduring appeal of single-action revolvers with a panel of experienced enthusiasts and practitioners. The conversation ranges across history, handling, cartridge versatility, configuration, and the reasons these older platforms still reward serious study and use. Released: November 4, 2025Runtime: 3 hours, 35 minutesHost: Matt LandfairPanel: Darryl Bolke, Jon Canipe, Bryan Eastridge, … Read more
ModCast 439 explores big-bore magnum revolvers, cartridge and platform choices, recoil management, historical context, recreational and field use, and practical limitations.
P&S ModCast 438 examines ballistic misinformation and advertising presented as education on YouTube and similar platforms. Mark Fricke, Chuck Haggard, Steve Shields, and Matt Landfair discuss how viewers can evaluate claims about ammunition and terminal performance with more care, context, and skepticism. Released: August 29, 2025Runtime: 2 hours, 33 minutesHost: Matt LandfairPanel: Mark Fricke, Chuck … Read more
Mike Canfield, Jon Canipe, Bryan Eastridge, Steve Fisher, Steve Shields, and Matt Landfair discuss ammunition selection and zeroing.
When we discuss the nuance of defensive firearms for the individual we can get into the weeds and 8 dimensions of considerations to weigh. Conversely, it is even easier to fall into the trap of one size fits all if that option is proven on a large scale. So let’s limit this to a singular … 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.
Alex Hartmann joins the Gun Nerds panel to examine Special Purpose Rifle history, mission-driven configuration, optics, barrels, ammunition, suppressors, and precision-rifle training.
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.