Pro Guns, Gear, Tactics, Training, Mindset, & Discussion
Using NVG’s for a multitude of Law Enforcement tasks presents some challenges from typical white light jobs. One of those challenges is that the NVG is focused at a given distance, typically at infinity. The problem with this is when you need to see or examine something at close range. This requires that the NVG … Read more
Editor’s note: This article reflects information available when it was originally published. Laws, policies, products, personnel, technical standards, and recommended practices may have changed. Verify time-sensitive details through current authoritative sources before relying on them. I was recently in a class where a discussion about “No knock” and “Knock & Announce” (K&A) warrant service was … Read more
The gun you have is useful only when it is available, reliable, suitable, safely carried, and supported by competent training and a realistic improvement plan.
Chuck Pressburg, Michael Hueser, Scott Jedlinski, Walt Kowalski, Matt Meckley, and Matt Landfair discuss the person, professional influence, and history behind “Roland” in this restored two-part ModCast.
A two-part discussion on sniper employment, precision-rifle training, sustainment, practical accuracy, and the culture required to build capable teams.
A three-part 2016 P&S ModCast roundtable on training, gear, leadership, military culture, mentorship, and critical thinking.
Author’s note: This pack appears to have been renamed the “RR2600 Assault Malice Pack” according to Tactical Tailor’s website. There appear to be no differences according to their descriptions and display images, however this has not been confirmed by Tactical Tailor as of the time of this publishing. There’s no place like home, and if … Read more
I am teaching another Team Leader course in a few weeks. During the course of a year and with different topics being taught, I invariably get asked whether my course is “certified” by a specific entity. One of the reasons I started a training company was because I felt like a lot of courses that … Read more
Speed costs money, how fast do ya wanna go
With the election upon us, it seems as if everyone now wants to buy, buy, buy firearms and gear “just in case.” Which is cool, but not the way I would go. A firearm is a tool. That’s all. Much like a wrench or a ratchet. As such, quality is more important than quantity. There is not a pro team in any racing series that uses the 101-piece toolset from your local box store. There is a reason for that.
Brand loyalty is a strong influence on people’s attempt to find the best option. Ford vs Chevy, Coke vs Pepsi, we all have our preferences. Is it safe to blindly rely on our loyalties with our choices in guns, gear, and training? Is it wise to consider a piece of gear without knowing other (possibly … Read more