Pro Guns, Gear, Tactics, Training, Mindset, & Discussion
P&S ModCast 438 examines ballistic misinformation and advertising presented as education on YouTube and similar platforms. Mark Fricke, Chuck Haggard, Steve Shields, and Matt Landfair discuss how viewers can evaluate claims about ammunition and terminal performance with more care, context, and skepticism. Released: August 29, 2025Runtime: 2 hours, 33 minutesHost: Matt LandfairPanel: Mark Fricke, Chuck … Read more
Mike Canfield, Jon Canipe, Bryan Eastridge, Steve Fisher, Steve Shields, and Matt Landfair discuss ammunition selection and zeroing.
When we discuss the nuance of defensive firearms for the individual we can get into the weeds and 8 dimensions of considerations to weigh. Conversely, it is even easier to fall into the trap of one size fits all if that option is proven on a large scale. So let’s limit this to a singular … Read more
Effective self-defense is a continuing, multi-faceted process built on judgment, relevant training, usable skills, and appropriate equipment—not a firearm or mindset alone.
A realistic approach to home-defense firearm choices: assess the guns someone already owns, their skills and constraints, then improve the most workable option instead of prescribing an ideal but unreachable setup.
This is kind of a thinking out loud post. The rifles featured in the picture above are what I could consider user friendly and would require less effort to help someone become proficient with them. We have a couple calibers- 5.56×45, 5.45×39, and 7.62×39. We have a couple sizes – 16″ barrels down to 8.5″. … Read more
A broader skill base creates more choices before and during critical moments. Learn, practice, and understand your available options so better decisions are possible under pressure.
I don’t understand how the idea of the four firearms rules being universal for all environments and situations is so misunderstood. Those rules aren’t restricted to the sterile, square range – they even apply in combat. Finger off the trigger unless you have decided to shoot seems to be near universally accepted, but treating firearms … Read more
The concept that mission drives the selection of defensive firearms and gear has been beaten to death but for some reason there are aspects of it that are still ignored. The phrase might seem generic, but it is rather specific. Whose mission? The individual. What gear/guns? The individual’s. We aren’t talking about large swaths of … Read more
Many times, people mistake rational and reasoning for guidance. I sometimes may carry a 22LR revolver for defensive purposes. I do this because it fits the needs of a specific situation – it is not me telling you that you need to carry a 22LR revolver for defensive purposes. A missing variable to this equation … Read more