P&S ModCast 295 is a broad discussion of the defensive shotgun. Matt Landfair hosts Steve Fisher, Erick Gelhaus, Rhett Neumayer, Adam Roth, and Cody Stewart.
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Released: May 4, 2022
Runtime: 3 hours, 3 minutes, 42 seconds
Episode Overview
This episode approaches the shotgun through the requirements of defensive use. The panel combines instructional, law-enforcement, close-quarters, product-development, and specialized shotgun experience, creating a discussion that can address both the platform and the person operating it.
A defensive role changes the questions that matter. Reliability, ammunition compatibility, patterning, recoil, loading, manipulation, storage, accessories, and realistic training must be considered together. The panel format gives listeners multiple professional perspectives on how those considerations interact.
ModCast 295 follows the law-enforcement-specific discussion in ModCast 294 but is not limited to agency use. It also serves as a bridge between the foundational Gauge episode, the course AARs, and later conversations revisiting models, shells, parts, and techniques.
The episode’s broad scope is useful for listeners who are deciding what questions to ask before buying equipment or selecting training. A model or accessory cannot be judged apart from fit, ammunition, expected distance, storage, and the user’s ability to operate it. Establishing the intended task first keeps the equipment discussion grounded.
Why This Episode Matters
A defensive shotgun is a system rather than an isolated firearm. The gun, ammunition, pattern, loading method, accessories, maintenance, shooter, and intended role all affect performance. Long-form discussion is valuable because it gives experienced practitioners room to explain those relationships and the context behind their conclusions. This episode belongs in the broader Primary & Secondary shotgun series as a focused reference rather than a universal prescription.