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I read an astute observation concerning the conflict between the liberal and conservative sides that made me think about the concept for a while. “The side that follows rules loses. Especially, when that side follows rules made by their enemies.” – shared by Rhett Neumayer The following are my observations and opinions as a conservative-leaning … Read more
Qualified immunity is a civil-damages doctrine for individual government officials. Learn its limits, the clearly established law test, and common misconceptions in police use-of-force cases.
There are some common concerns expressed about the Pretti shooting, one being that it was an “execution.” Additional concerns include officers having no justification in shooting because there is a belief Pretti was completely unarmed and harmless, and he being shot in the back is exceptionally egregious. Let’s review the standard and then delve into … Read more
Is web gear still relevant? This article examines where load-bearing equipment can complement armor and chest rigs based on environment, load, sustainment, and mission.
If you have had some form of training with the use of defensive sprays, you know there are tactics used with them as well as specific distances for the products to be effective as well as ranges where they become potentially dangerous. Within these guidelines are minimum safe distances. Using the products too close to … Read more
Before I get into the post, let’s establish the standard of lawful use of deadly force. Alex Pretti Incident: What Can Be Assessed Deadly force is lawful when one perceives an immediate threat of death or serious bodily injury to oneself or another. This determination is reviewed judicially as in the moment, without the benefit … Read more
Dan Brady of Apache Solutions joins Matt Landfair to discuss low-light conditions, defensive white-light use, equipment, identification, and practical training for armed citizens.
Comparing the FBI ballistic standards and the idea of birdshot being an effective defensive tool shows the profound ignorance of people pushing for the birdshot. The FBI standards establish reliable penetration of 12-18″ in verified ballistic gel from reasonable ranges beyond contact distance. Birdshot can (can- not will) create lethality at contact distance, but diminishes … Read more
P&S ModCast 446 — Staying on Message Clear communication matters when firearms, training, public policy, and online conversation overlap. In this ModCast, Matt Landfair and a diverse panel examine the importance of staying on message: communicating with precision, avoiding unnecessary distractions, and keeping the central point visible when discussion becomes noisy or contentious. Episode Focus … Read more
P&S ModCast 445 is an after-action discussion of the 2025 Thunderstick Summit, a shotgun-focused training event. Darryl Bolke, Steve Fisher, Cody Stewart, Boone Walker, and Matt Landfair discuss the event, lessons observed, and the continuing place of shotguns within practical training. Released: November 24, 2025Runtime: 2 hours, 2 minutesHost: Matt LandfairPanel: Darryl Bolke, Steve Fisher, … Read more