P&S ModCast 294 — Law Enforcement Shotgun
A professional panel discusses shotguns in law-enforcement service, including institutional context, equipment, policy, and training.
P&S ModCast 292 — The Applicability of Small-Caliber Pistols
P&S ModCast 292 examines the applicability of small-caliber pistols with an experienced panel, practical context, equipment considerations, and training implications.
A No Knock Editorial
No knock warrants are an interesting animal. In my opinion, they are valid and applicable in only extreme situations where people’s (citizens not responding cops) lives are potentially in danger. Rescuing dope is not a valid use of no knocks. Does this mean all prior no knocks have been good actions free of Constitutional violations? … Read more
How to Select More Proven and Supported Options
I have a bit of advice. If you are looking for a reliable/dependable option for defensive purposes, look at the options that are in use with people who legitimately train frequently. A more simple means of finding suitable options is to see what is issued in law enforcement on a large scale. Going with the … Read more
Lawful Use of Force is Deescalation.
The use of lawful and appropriate force by law enforcement is deescalation. Deescalation is a buzzword in popular social circles and the media. It’s over dramatized portrayal as the magical solution to most issues has socially morphed it into something it is not. People demand deescalation training for cops without knowing what deescalation actually is. … Read more
P&S ModCast 284 — Qualified Immunity
Erick Gelhaus, John Hearne, Dave Simerly, James Westerfield, Warren Wilson, and Matt Landfair discuss qualified immunity and the misunderstandings that surround it.
P&S ModCast 283 — The No Knock Episode
Bill Blowers, John Chapman, Erick Gelhaus, Chuck Pressburg, Jared Reston, Dave Simerly, Warren Wilson, and Matt Landfair discuss no-knock warrants and other commonly misunderstood concepts.
Minimal Versus Optimal
Where does the thought that a concealed defensive weapon should be small, no optic, no light, and will only be fired using point shooting in three rounds, in three seconds, at three yards come from? It seems people let convenience and comfort dictate, thus making their carry firearm a magic talisman to ward off evil. … Read more
Initial Personal Investments in Self Defense
When it comes to the reality of deadly force application, there is a lot of misinformation pushed by emotional appeals. This isn’t about “works for me” or someone’s “freedom to choose”- this is about the gravity of making good versus bad decisions. These decisions start with our investments. Investments in weapons, supporting equipment, and most … Read more
Not All Instructors Are Equal
Experience and credentials matter, but effective instructors also demonstrate subject mastery, teaching ability, adaptable curriculum, and continued development.