Pro Guns, Gear, Tactics, Training, Mindset, & Discussion
Commercially available defensive duty caliber pistol ammunition designed to defeat soft armor (NiJ IIIa) is a gimmick. 1 – Does the ammunition perform at the same level as HST or Gold Dot on non-armored targets? No. 2 – Does the ammunition perform at the level of HST or Gold Dot after penetrating soft armor? No … Read more
Bill Blowers, Ken Good, Chuck Pressburg, Ian Tashima, and Kurt Weber discuss how doctrine and tactics develop, spread, and change.
After over twenty years of working as a cop, thousands of hours in training, interacting with people regarding firearms for longer, and being surrounded by all levels of knowledge on the internet – from old school forums to Facebook for almost twenty years, and in person, these are observations I have made which all of … Read more
I am personally looking forward to the 2021 P&S Training Summit this year. I wanted to explain why I am excited to be back again and why you might want to be there too. I understand that the ammunition availability situation right now is not ideal for many people. For me, that is almost irrelevant for this event. Sure, there are many … Read more
Sentinel Concepts Practical Shotgun6/6/2021Culpepper, VA Instructor: Steve Fisher Class Outline: “An entry level course where students are familiarized with their shotguns” Intro: I have taken several firearms classes from nearly as many instructors, but this is my first real shotgun training class. I went in with an open mind, a good quality shotgun, full hydration, … Read more
Why training, deliberate practice, and skill development are a better early investment than more gear—and why time spent doing something is not the same as mastery.
Ken Good, Chuck Haggard, Tom Kelley, and Matt Little discuss the experience, principles, and influence behind modern low-light tactics.
Matt Little, Kurt Weber, Scott Wolf, and Matt Landfair discuss realistic close-quarters battle, decision-making, movement, training, and team performance.
When someone posts a picture on social media, a lot of information beyond just what is featured in the picture is being shared. If it is one of those horrible “EDC drop” pictures where people are looking for praise and validation but not critical feedback, a lot can be gleaned from that picture. At the … Read more
ModCast 268 examines practical firearms safety beyond the square range, including muzzle and trigger discipline, dynamic environments, communication, complacency, and judgment.