P&S ModCast 398 — Informal Leadership
Doug Deaton, Chuck Haggard, and Matt Landfair discuss informal leadership, professional influence, credibility, and leading without formal authority.
The Mobile Office
Rolling offices take different shapes and sizes. This Ford F150 is definitely a larger one than others I have had in the past. Seatbelt access is simple. The doorway is large and allows easy exit. Spacious leg room allows effortless movement. This might seem silly, but smaller vehicles with larger people create unique challenges. Deconfliction … Read more
P&S ModCast 397 — Explosive Breaching
Forest Hickman, Chris Palmer, Eric Zurface, and Matt Landfair discuss professional explosive-breaching roles, training, planning, and risk management.
P&S ModCast 396 — Defining the Shill
Matt Landfair, Brass Facts, Focus Tripp, and Hop discuss shilling, disclosure, credibility, and trust in firearms media.
Don’t Copy the Technique—Understand the Why
A technique, piece of gear, or recommendation only makes sense in context. Learn why understanding the “why” matters more than copying what influential people do.
Time, Money, & Resources
In the news we hear about police actions that cause the public to lose faith in their officers. One such event is a bad shoot. Do we blame the officer for not seeking further skill development with firearms or do we blame the annual department provided minimal training and low level qualification? There is another … Read more
P&S ModCast 395 — Field Training
Matt Landfair, Jake, Brad Trittipo, and Warren Wilson discuss police field-training programs, coaching, evaluation, and organizational responsibility.
The Exception Is Not the Rule
Exceptional performers and isolated examples can mislead when copied without context. Understand the purpose, requirements, and tradeoffs before adopting a technique or equipment choice.
P&S ModCast 392 — A Guide to Being Recorded
Doug Deaton and Matt Landfair discuss practical considerations for being recorded by third parties, including communication, professional demeanor, and sound decision-making.
P&S ModCast 390 — Spray, Fog, Gel, Foam
Chuck Haggard and Matt Landfair discuss defensive sprays, including spray, fog, gel, and foam delivery systems, their practical differences, and the training considerations surrounding their use.