Forged 10: Jon Hauptman on Product Development
Matt Landfair and PHLster founder Jon Hauptman discuss how Jon develops products. The episode explores disciplined design, learning from constraints, and moving from a problem to a practical solution.
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Matt Landfair and PHLster founder Jon Hauptman discuss how Jon develops products. The episode explores disciplined design, learning from constraints, and moving from a problem to a practical solution.
Matt Landfair speaks with PHLster founder Jon Hauptman about creativity as a disciplined practice. The discussion reframes creative work as a repeatable process built through observation, experimentation, and sustained effort.
For Manual Monday, we are beginning our discussion on movement and the pistol. Specifically, we will address what the various movement techniques are for the pistol. Learning all elements of the shot process for the pistol is vital, as the M17 will be fielded to elements of the 82nd within the near future. The … Read more
As of the date of this writing, March 8th, 2018, owing to a confluence of political factors in the wake of the Las Vegas massacre on October 1st, 2017, and the recent school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, our 2nd Amendment-guaranteed freedoms to keep and bear arms are greatly imperiled. … Read more
A practical panel discussion of personal security while traveling within the United States and abroad.
For Tactics, Techniques and Procedures Thursday, we’re going to be continuing our discussion about how to set up your standard-issue sling to provide more support. Many Paratroopers do not know how to use the sling to provide a stable firing platform. This is important, as the unsupported positions are generally where our Paratroopers have the … Read more
‘Everybody wants to shoot the machine gun… until it’s time to do range detail things and pick up brass and links.’ -Every Range Safety Officer at the end of a machine gun range day For Training Tuesday, we have a tip out there for units to use when policing up after a machine gun … Read more
Function Like many options on the market today, the Bootleg carrier works to decrease the amount of gas being used to cycle the action. When attaching a suppressor, for example, the added back-pressure can result in increased bolt speed, increased muzzle rise/recoil, and excess gas being vented into the shooter’s face (ask me how I … Read more
For Manual Monday, we are continuing our discussion on control and the pistol. Specifically, we will address malfunctions and how to handle them for the pistol. Learning all elements of the shot process for the pistol is vital, as the M17 will be fielded to elements of the 82nd within the near future. The M17 will also be … Read more
Matt Landfair speaks with Jose Gordon about the Second Amendment in the broader context of the United States Constitution. The episode provides a compact discussion of constitutional structure, rights, and civic responsibility.