P&S ModCast 390 brings Chuck Haggard and Matt Landfair together for a focused discussion of defensive sprays, including spray, fog, gel, and foam delivery systems.
Listen to the Episode
Original release: June 13, 2024
Runtime: 2 hours, 6 minutes, 41 seconds
Primary audio: Listen to ModCast 390 on Spreaker
Panel
- Chuck Haggard
- Matt Landfair — host
Episode Overview
This discussion examines defensive chemical-agent options through the practical differences among delivery methods. Rather than treating every OC product as interchangeable, the episode considers how delivery pattern, distance, environmental conditions, contamination, and intended application shape what a user should expect from spray, fog, gel, and foam.
Primary Topics
- Defensive OC and chemical-agent systems
- Spray, fog, gel, and foam delivery methods
- Distance, coverage, and deployment considerations
- Environmental effects and cross-contamination
- Training, policy, and realistic expectations
Why This Episode Matters
Defensive sprays are frequently reduced to a simple “carry pepper spray” recommendation. This conversation is valuable because it addresses the distinctions that affect real-world deployment: the delivery system, its limitations, the environment, training, and the need for a plan after the tool is used. It is relevant to armed citizens, instructors, law-enforcement personnel, and anyone responsible for selecting or teaching less-lethal options.
People, Organizations & Concepts
- Chuck Haggard — law-enforcement and use-of-force instructor
- Matt Landfair — law-enforcement instructor, curriculum developer, and host
- OC spray and chemical-agent systems
- Less-lethal tools, use of force, and training
Related Resources
- P&S ModCast 385 — Less Lethal for Law Enforcement
- Podcast Episodes by Topic
- Law Enforcement articles
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