Control the Hall Control the Floor

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In close quarter battle (CQB) the standard practice with regards to hallways with most U.S military, standard operating procedures (SOPs) is to treat halls very much the same as linear danger areas. Those danger areas should be crossed and entered only when you have to, and at your own risk! One reason for this is … Read more

WWDLD? (What Would Dave Landis Do?)

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Matt asked me to start a series of short articles on leadership, and specifically leadership in the law enforcement world. Frankly, some of the issues are unique to the field, but mostly quality leadership is quality leadership. My first SGT after getting off of FTO (Field Training) status as a young rookie copper was Dave … Read more

Knowing your lane – introducing Caleb Giddings

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I’m Caleb Giddings, I’ve been in the firearms industry for over a decade now. I’ve held almost every job you can imagine in the gun industry; paid professional shooter, writer, gun store owner, online provacatuer, magazine publisher, marketing guru, advertising salesman, and even failed reality TV show contestant. I’m also an NCO in the USAFR … Read more

Greetings from Primary & Secondary.

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This is the first of what equates to a regular column here from me. I will be putting up articles every couple week on a variety of subjects but focusing on running a gun. I will do my best not to get too much into equipment as there are a thousand other people who can write a review on something. Thanks for your support!

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‘Violence of Mind’ at the Macro Scale

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I’ve been reading Varg Freeborn’s excellent Book ‘Violence of Mind’ recently. And have enjoyed this thought-provoking text. The author does not pull punches, he tells it like it is. And in so doing, he has created a book illustrating how to notice, avoid, and prepare for situations involving extreme violence. One of the prime tennants … Read more

P&S 163 – Cognitive Load

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Primary & Secondary PodCast

How does the increase in information systems we have in this modern world affect our decision-making process? The panel discusses streamlining cognitive ability.

Host: Matt Landfair

Panel:
John Brady
Varg Freeborn
Ash Hess
Michael Hueser
Raymond Miller
Joseph Plandowski
Chuck Pressburg
Scott Wolf

Episode sponsor:
Faxon Firearms – http://faxonfirearms.com/
Phlster Holsters – https://www.phlsterholsters.com/

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P&S ModCast 162- Open Mic August 2018

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Primary & Secondary PodCast

Open mic night! We discussed armor, influences, being a good student, finding a Jiu Jitsu gym, food, and philosophy.

Host: Matt Landfair

Panel:
Jordan Bowles
Steve Fisher
Alex Hartmann
Mike Hueser
Scott Jedlinksi
Ray Miller
Nate Osborne
Dave Simerly
Pat Tarrant

Episode sponsor:
Faxon Firearms – http://faxonfirearms.com/

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P&S 161 – Tales From The Gun Counter

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Primary & Secondary PodCast

Despite the rumors, there are actually some good guy gun store people. We discuss the behind the scenes aspects of the gun store.

Host: Matt Landfair

Panel:
Neil Batelli – Gun Gallery
Terry David
Russell Allen – FMJ Armory
Ash Hess – Knight’s Armament
Nate Osborne
David Simerly – DNA Guns

Episode sponsor:
Faxon Firearms – http://faxonfirearms.com/

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