Primary & Secondary began in 2014 and has changed substantially since its earliest years. This archive preserves selected announcements, fundraisers, merchandise, and community projects that are no longer active but remain part of the network’s history. Dates and availability reflect the original publication period; nothing listed below should be considered a current offer.
2015
Motivation and Luck
Originally published: December 9, 2015
By: Mike G.
This commentary argued that determined attackers may sometimes evade preventive safeguards and that communities should therefore prepare to respond and mitigate harm rather than assume prevention can guarantee safety. It emphasized individual and institutional readiness while cautioning against measures that reduce lawful defensive capacity.
The original article also quoted a warning associated with the Provisional IRA’s 1984 Brighton hotel bombing statement to illustrate the asymmetry between a persistent attacker and a defender who must repeatedly succeed. This entry preserves the piece as period commentary; it is not presented as current threat-analysis guidance, and its suggestion that readers reverse-engineer attacks has intentionally not been expanded or promoted.
Leaving the Comfort Zone: Rich Brauer’s Training-Wheel Analogy
Originally published: October 12, 2015
By: Rich Brauer
Rich Brauer used learning to ride a bicycle without training wheels as a deliberately humorous analogy for professional development. Familiar methods may feel comfortable, but refusing to try more capable techniques or equipment can limit growth. His blunt conclusion encouraged people to leave their comfort zones, push their limits, and avoid discouraging others who are trying to improve.
The original page was a short social-media-style post containing obsolete Facebook markup and period-specific equipment commentary. Its useful central lesson is preserved here without maintaining the fragment as a separate article.
2016
SHOT Show: Blue Force Gear Sustainment Pack Prototype
Originally published: January 19, 2016
By: Primary & Secondary
This brief SHOT Show report documented a Blue Force Gear prototype: a midsize sustainment pack intended to mount to a Down East Industries 1606 frame. The original post promised later details but remained only a two-photo first look, so it is preserved here as product-history documentation rather than maintained as a current review.
SHOT Show: Raven Concealment Systems Balor Mount
Originally published: January 20, 2016
By: Primary & Secondary
The Balor was presented as an alternative to milling a pistol slide for an optic. It used the rear dovetail and striker-cover area to support an RMR or Aimpoint Micro while retaining a co-witness arrangement with a standard-height front sight. The original announcement and product link are now historical.
Primary & Secondary Post-SHOT Show SITREP
Originally published: January 23, 2016
By: Matt Landfair
After SHOT Show 2016, Matt Landfair reported that the event had confirmed a promising direction for the young Primary & Secondary network. He thanked the community and contributors, noted coverage in issue 23 of RECOIL, and emphasized the strength of the personal and professional relationships forming around the project.
Raven Concealment Systems Freya Magwell
Originally published: January 23, 2016
By: Matt Landfair
This early hands-on report covered the aluminum Freya magwell after Raven Concealment Systems brought the design under its brand. The author described a simple two-screw installation, compatibility with several Gen 3 and Gen 4 Glock models, a wider grip surface for larger hands, easier magazine alignment, and comfortable appendix carry on a Roland Special. The projected April 2016 release date, model list, compatibility, and approximately $100 price are preserved as period information rather than current product guidance.
S3F Solutions Company Response
Originally published: January 29, 2016
By: Chris Naganuma, then CEO of S3F Solutions
Primary & Secondary published a company statement responding to a circulating photograph and rumors about the source of S3F Solutions pistol barrels. Naganuma stated that the company manufactured its barrels in its own machine shop, described its machining and quality-control practices, and denied relabeling another maker’s aftermarket barrels. This entry preserves the response as a historical statement by the company; it is not an independent verification or a description of any current business.
Teddy Ballard and the THOR3 Sponsorship Vote
Originally published: February 10, 2016
By: Teddy Ballard
Teddy Ballard, then a physical therapist with the 3rd Special Forces Group THOR3 program, asked the community to support him in a short-lived MuscleGen Research sponsorship vote. He planned to donate part of any award to organizations supporting the special-operations community, with the company owner expected to match the donation. The voting period ended February 14, 2016, so the expired call to action is preserved only as community history.
Hickory Shampoo Fundraiser Patch
Originally published: January 4, 2016
By: Matt Landfair
Primary & Secondary and Lightfighter.net offered the “Hickory Shampoo” patch as a SHOT Show 2016 preorder. The joint fundraising project followed earlier support for Operation Grace White, with a planned donation benefiting Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.). The preorder and original sales link have expired.
Operation Grace White SHOT Show Rifle Raffle
Originally published: January 13 and January 16, 2016
By: Matt Landfair and Primary & Secondary
Archer Manufacturing organized a SHOT Show raffle supporting Operation Grace White and the fight against diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG), a rare pediatric brain cancer. The package centered on an Arctic MultiCam AM-15F rifle and included support from Leupold Optics, Hill People Gear, Lone Star Medics, MTAC, Shilen Rifles, BattleComp, Geissele Automatics, Magpul Industries, and Patriot Cases. Tickets were $10, and all funds raised were directed to Operation Grace White. The raffle concluded during SHOT Show 2016.
Primary & Secondary Podcasts Available Now
Originally published: April 6, 2016
By: Primary & Secondary
This brief announcement marked the early expansion of Primary & Secondary podcasts onto iTunes, Stitcher Radio, and YouTube. Its original purpose was simply to direct readers to those services and request likes, subscriptions, and shares. Because podcast platforms, links, and distribution have changed, the announcement is preserved here as a milestone in the development of the P&S audio network rather than maintained as a current listening guide.
Primary & Secondary Glassware From AT Armor
Originally published: August 23, 2016
By: Primary & Secondary
A limited run of Primary & Secondary pint glasses and “brown water” glasses was offered through AT Armor. Net proceeds supported operating costs for the P&S network. The original products and store links are no longer active.
8-Bit Roland Special Shirt From Magpul
Originally published: October 20, 2016
By: Primary & Secondary
Primary & Secondary and Magpul released an 8-bit Roland Special shirt through AT Armor and Magpul. The design combined the developing Roland Special pistol concept with an unmistakable classic-video-game presentation. The original shirt used Magpul’s ring-spun cotton construction and was printed in the United States. The product is no longer available, but the collaboration remains part of the early history of the Roland Special and P&S.
Main Gun Coffee Company First Sergeant Blend Review
Originally published: November 28, 2016
By: Primary & Secondary contributor
This tasting review described Main Gun Coffee Company’s First Sergeant Blend as a medium-to-dark roast with a light body, mild cacao and red-wine notes, and a slightly smoky finish. The reviewer disclosed receiving an initial sample and later purchasing two bags, while praising the company’s ordering experience and customer service. Because the products, company, links, and availability may have changed, the review is preserved as period community content rather than current buying guidance.
Magpul and Gibbz Arms Patent Settlement
Originally published: December 14, 2016
Source: Magpul Industries announcement
Magpul announced that it had settled a patent-infringement dispute with Gibbens Engineering Group, also known as Gibbz Arms, concerning the Gibbz Arms Modular Attachment system and Magpul’s M-LOK patents. The companies described the terms as confidential and mutually agreeable; the announcement stated that Gibbz Arms would assign patent rights related to the dispute to Magpul and that free licensing of M-LOK would continue. This entry records the 2016 announcement and is not current legal guidance.
2017
SHOT Show 2017: Part Two
Originally published: January 24, 2017
By: Primary & Secondary
The second installment of P&S SHOT Show 2017 coverage highlighted three products: a Velocity Systems/Mayflower retrofit that added plate-carrying capability and a MOLLE back panel to an existing chest rig; a Blue Force Gear Hypalon pocket holster using a rigid fin to anchor it inside a pocket; and a dedicated American Defense Manufacturing 9mm carbine with ambidextrous controls, then shown in 9-inch and 16-inch configurations. These observations and anticipated model availability reflect the 2017 show and should not be treated as current specifications or buying guidance.
LMS Defense Acquired by Josh Jackson
Originally published: February 20, 2017
By: Primary & Secondary
LMS Defense announced that Josh Jackson had acquired the company from John Chapman in February 2017. The announcement described continuity in the training staff and curriculum while Jackson assumed ownership and management. This entry is preserved as a historical record of the company transition; affiliations and personnel may have changed since publication.
John Chapman Joins B.E. Meyers as MAWL Ambassador
Originally published: February 23, 2017
By: Primary & Secondary
B.E. Meyers announced John “Chappy” Chapman as a MAWL brand ambassador and certified trainer in February 2017. The release highlighted Chapman’s military, law-enforcement, and firearms-training background and his experience teaching night-vision employment. This is retained as a record of the announcement rather than a statement of current affiliation.
B.E. Meyers Releases the Commercial MAWL-C1+
Originally published: March 7, 2017
By: Primary & Secondary
B.E. Meyers announced the commercial release of the MAWL-C1+ infrared and visible laser aiming device in March 2017. The release positioned it as a civilian-accessible development of the MAWL-DA platform. This entry documents the original commercial announcement; current specifications, pricing, and availability should be verified with the manufacturer.
Five on Friday Reading Series
Originally published: March 24, March 31, and April 7, 2017
By: Primary & Secondary
“Five on Friday” was a short-lived weekly feature collecting five items read by the contributor that week. The selections ranged across firearms, duty-related subjects, current events, industry news, and technology. The first three installments appeared on March 24, March 31, and April 7, 2017. Because many of the external links were time-sensitive, the series is preserved here as part of the site’s editorial history rather than maintained as separate current-resource pages.
Five on Friday: April and May 2017
Originally published: April 14 and May 19, 2017
By: Primary & Secondary
Two later installments continued the “Five on Friday” reading roundup with links spanning firearms, military affairs, current events, technology, and industry news. The April 14 and May 19 editions are recorded here because many of their external links and news items were inherently time-sensitive.
Forge Tactical Formation Announced
Originally published: April 26, 2017
By: Primary & Secondary
John Chapman and John Spears announced the formation of Forge Tactical, a firearms-training company intended to carry elements of the EAG Tactical legacy forward for armed citizens, law-enforcement officers, and military professionals. This entry preserves the original company announcement; current personnel and operations may differ.
Vanguard GT Holster Introduced
Originally published: April 27, 2017
By: Primary & Secondary
CTT Solutions and Gunterest announced the Vanguard GT, a minimalist Glock 19 concealed-carry holster designed by Mike Pannone and Mia Wood. The announcement emphasized safe trigger protection, secure retention, and a design intended to accommodate different body types and carry requirements. Availability and specifications reflected the 2017 release.
Nighthawk Announces Double-Stack 9mm 1911 Options
Originally published: April 28, 2017
By: Primary & Secondary
Nighthawk Custom announced double-stack 9mm configurations as an upgrade option for several 1911 models ahead of the 2017 NRA Annual Meeting. This entry documents the original product announcement; current models, configurations, and availability should be verified with the manufacturer.
Five on Friday: June and July 2017
Originally published: June 9, June 16, July 7, and July 14, 2017
By: Primary & Secondary
Four additional “Five on Friday” installments collected contemporary reporting, commentary, product announcements, military affairs, law-enforcement issues, and technology links. Subjects included North Korea, reports from Iraq and Syria, cumulative police trauma, military doctrine, situational awareness, and contemporary equipment news. Because the entries primarily directed readers to time-sensitive third-party reporting, they are preserved here as part of the site’s editorial history rather than treated as current resource pages.
Five on Friday: July–October 2017
Originally published: July 21, July 28, August 11, August 19, September 1, September 8, September 29, and October 6, 2017
By: Primary & Secondary
These eight “Five on Friday” installments continued the site’s weekly collection of contemporary reporting, commentary, firearms and equipment coverage, military affairs, law-enforcement topics, and technology links. Because the entries chiefly pointed readers to time-sensitive third-party material, they are preserved here as part of the site’s editorial history rather than maintained as current resource pages.
B.E. Meyers BOARS-M2 and MAWL-CLAD Announcements
Originally published: September 13 and October 9, 2017
By: Primary & Secondary
B.E. Meyers announced the BOARS-M2 modular rail system and the MAWL-CLAD laser aiming device in 2017. These entries preserve the original release context and period specifications; current products, configurations, pricing, and availability should be verified with the manufacturer.
Late-2017 and Early-2018 B.E. Meyers Announcements
Originally published: November 22 and December 8, 2017, and January 8, 2018
By: Primary & Secondary
Three period announcements documented the release of Flat Dark Earth MAWL models, Caylen Wojcik’s appointment as a B.E. Meyers brand ambassador, and the French GIGN’s selection of the MAWL-DA. They are retained as historical industry records; affiliations, specifications, procurement status, pricing, and availability may have changed.
TRACR Marksmanship Report Walkthrough
Originally published: June 13, 2017
By: Primary & Secondary contributor
This illustrated walkthrough documented how personnel at Fort Bragg automated record-fire ranges used the then-current TRACR interface to select multiple firing iterations and generate scoring roll-up or trending reports. The screenshots, menu locations, range availability, and software workflow reflect the 2017 system and may no longer match current installations. Its enduring lesson—collect comparable range data and use it to identify training trends—is covered in the updated article Using Performance Data to Improve Unit Marksmanship.
2018
Kitfox Design Group Firearm Cookie Cutters
Originally published: November 21, 2018
By: Primary & Secondary
Kitfox Design Group announced a five-piece set of firearm-themed cookie cutters shaped like a Krinkov-pattern firearm, AR, Glock-style pistol, revolver, and silhouette target. The 2018 holiday release paired novelty baking products with the company’s goal of encouraging positive conversations about firearms. This entry preserves the product launch as industry and community history; the original promotion, availability, specifications, and ordering details should not be treated as current.
2020
Primary & Secondary Training Summit 2020
Originally published: January 1–12, 2020
By: Primary & Secondary
Primary & Secondary planned a large, multi-instructor training event in Logan, Utah, for September 5–7, 2020. Five numbered preregistration pages—NS1 through NS5—provided essentially identical access and payment options for Patreon supporters. Full-access registration was listed at $900, with a deposit option, while $500 audit access covered lectures, demonstrations, vendor areas, and the final competition or practical exercise with limited participation in shooting and tactics courses.
The event was intended for experienced participants rather than beginners. Published prerequisites included prior professional instruction from a P&S-recognized provider, documented military or law-enforcement experience, or an equivalent competitive-shooting classification. The announcements also stated that unsafe, negligent, or dangerous conduct would result in removal.
An important part of the summit’s stated mission was offering sponsored attendance to law-enforcement administrators, policymakers, and lead firearms staff. Topics were expected to include low-power variable optics for patrol rifles, pistol-mounted red-dot sights, effective use of live fire, and ways to improve training within limited budgets and schedules. Public registrations were intended in part to support those law-enforcement seats.
This entry consolidates the expired registration pages and promotional announcement as historical documentation. The event dates, prices, Patreon requirements, application process, payment forms, instructor roster, and planned programming are no longer current and should not be treated as an active offer.
2021
Network Support Training Summit 2021 Registration
Originally published: June 8, 2021
By: Primary & Secondary
A password-protected registration page offered full tuition and full access for a large training event planned in Logan, Utah, for September 4–6, 2021. The package listed 1,000 rounds of 9mm ammunition and 1,000 rounds of .223 ammunition. This entry preserves the basic event and registration details; the checkout form, tuition offer, ammunition package, dates, and availability have expired.
About This Archive
This page documents expired material without presenting it as current news or an active offer. Substantive articles, training material, memorials, technical references, and historically important standalone pieces remain in the main Primary & Secondary library.