How Military Units Can Identify and Address Capability Gaps
A practical process for turning a field problem into useful evidence, a clearly defined requirement, and a solution that leaders and acquisition organizations can evaluate.
Weapons
Articles on handguns, rifles, shotguns, ammunition, weapon setup, manipulation, maintenance, selection, and responsible practical application.
Rob Haught Shotgun Class AAR (2017)
A detailed after-action review of Rob Haught’s December 2017 shotgun course in Arizona, covering recoil management, mounting, loading, manipulation, patterning, and instructional method.
AAR – Kyle Defoor, Defoor Proformance Shooting, Scoped Carbine
I went to the Kyle Defoor, Defoor Proformance Shooting, Scoped Rifle Class at Saltwaters Range in St. Augustine on February 27-28. I attended the same class at a different location in November. I have taken the same class more than once from several instructors, and have not once regretted it, or felt like it wasn’t … Read more
What Gun Should I Buy? – Prioritizing Firearm Purchases
Nearly everyone who buys a gun, especially people new to guns, started with the question, “What gun should I buy?” We all have experiences that shape our perspective and decision making. Maybe your grandfather took you hunting, or your boyfriend thought a shooting range trip would make a great date. My first time shooting … Read more
P&S ModCast 130 – Gun Nerds 12: AR Manufacturing QA/QC & You
AR-15 manufacturers and experienced users discuss quality assurance, quality control, parts selection, maintenance, and rifle reliability.
M4A1 Magazine Problems: Inspection, Maintenance, and Prevention
How magazine condition can cause M4A1 feeding problems—and how inspection, identification, maintenance, and disciplined replacement help prevent avoidable malfunctions.
Glock 43 Micro Comp
Background I have been fortunate enough to shoot a fair share of comped pistols, everything from full-on USPSA race guns to Glocks of all shapes and sizes, and a handful of other ‘duty pistols’ with comps from KKM, Lone Wolf, Carver, and more. Although I am by no means the definitive expert, I do have … Read more
P&S ModCast 129 – Gun Nerds 11: The Road To The M17 Pistol
A panel discussion tracing U.S. military sidearms through the testing and adoption of the M17 pistol.
P&S ModCast 128 — The Allure and Misunderstandings of Pistol Weaponlights
P&S ModCast 128 examines the allure and misunderstandings of pistol weaponlights with an experienced panel, practical context, equipment considerations, and training implications.
P&S ModCast 126 — The Gauge: Defensive Shotguns
A detailed discussion of defensive and duty shotguns: setup, pump versus semiauto, ammunition, patterning, recoil, loading, maintenance, equipment, and training.