Pro Guns, Gear, Tactics, Training, Mindset, & Discussion
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
P&S ModCast 424 features author Larry Correia in a long-form conversation about writing, creative process, and firearms. Larry is best known for the Monster Hunter International series; he joins David Simerly, Warren Wilson, and Matt Landfair for a discussion that connects storytelling, research, professional experience, and the gun culture that informs much of his work. … Read more
Threat awareness is more than spotting obvious danger. Everyday warning signs, context, and attention to detail can help prevent a confrontation before force ever becomes necessary.
Alex Hartmann, Sean Murphy, and Matt Landfair refine Special Purpose Rifle concepts and answer live audience questions about configuration, training, and practical employment.
Early on in my life with firearms and into my career, I didn’t realize the value of knowing multiple ways of doing things. There was one way and that’s the only way. This mindset didn’t take into consideration nuance, mission, or environmental factors. This also was the basis for some laughable arguments that were entirely … Read more