What “Mil-Spec” Really Means for an AR-15
Understand what mil-spec does and does not mean for a commercial AR-15, and how to evaluate materials, assembly, testing, configuration, and quality control.
Second Amendment Advocacy, Facts, and Social Media
Accurate sourcing, honest context, and public corrections make firearms discussions—and Second Amendment advocacy—more credible.
LE use of NVG for Warrant Service – One Cop’s opinion.
I have been a SWAT dude for over 20 years, during that time I have seen huge advances in tactics, techniques and procedures as well as gear and supporting equipment. Indeed, I tell new guys that I wish I was starting my SWAT career today versus being at the end of it. We have come … Read more
Competition Will Get You Killed On The Streets?
Tore Haugli provided insight in the P&S Facebook group P&S – Firearms Competitions in regards to an article that was critical of competition shooting. Here are his thoughts: I have recently seen a trend where instructors from the “tactical world” are being very critical of competition shooting. Reasons behind this criticism varies from no focus on tactics, such as use … Read more
Lessons Learned as an Instructor
Effective instruction requires subject mastery, purposeful course design, student assessment, adaptability, and knowing when to intervene or let experience teach.
A Practical Guide to Physical Resistance
Bill Blowers discusses distance, positioning, common attacks, takedown defense, equipment retention, conditioning, and pressure-tested preparation for physical resistance.
Why Primary & Secondary
Primary & Secondary explains the why behind guns, gear, training, mindset, law enforcement, and defensive preparation through evidence and experience.
Law Enforcement Case Law and What it Means for You
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. So after Bill Blowers and I discussed LE training on a ModCast recently, I got several questions regarding case law … Read more
AAR: FOLLOW THROUGH CONSULTING – SCOPED CARBINE (Part Four: Day Three/Conclusion)
Follow Through Consulting Scoped Carbine Class Teasdale, UT March 18 – 20, 2016 By: Seth Young Continued from Part 3: Day Two. Training Day 3 – Sunday After a quick breakfast at the Lodge we met at the LaRue targets at 9:30am. Buck took us through more barricade drills focusing on the approach and setup. … Read more
AAR: FOLLOW THROUGH CONSULTING – SCOPED CARBINE (Part Three: Day Two)
Follow Through Consulting Scoped Carbine Class Teasdale, UT March 18 – 20, 2016 By: Seth Young Continued from Part 2: Day One. Training Day 2 – Saturday We met back at the lodge at noon and caravanned to Flat Range #1. I really wanted to get some experience with the Tremor2 reticle using it like … Read more