P&S ModCast 461 brings Chris Bean, Ben DeWalt, Caleb Giddings, Dave Simerly, and Matt Landfair together for an open-enrollment discussion from an instructor’s perspective. The episode shares experiences, observations, and stories about teaching, learning, students, and the realities behind public-facing firearms instruction.
Released: August 13, 2026
Runtime: 3 hours, 37 minutes
Host: Matt Landfair
Panel: Chris Bean, Ben DeWalt, Caleb Giddings, Dave Simerly, and Matt Landfair
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Episode overview
Open-enrollment courses place instructors in front of students with very different backgrounds, expectations, and objectives. This conversation considers the judgment, flexibility, communication, and professional humility required to make that environment useful for the people who show up to learn.
Topics discussed
- Experiences and observations from open-enrollment instruction
- Meeting students where they are without lowering standards
- Communication, coaching, and instructor judgment
- Common student needs, expectations, and learning challenges
- Stories and lessons that shape better teaching
- The value of ongoing instructor development and community
Related resources
- P&S ModCast 451 — Common Core Firearms Training
- P&S ModCast 453 — A Meaningful Training Foundation
- P&S ModCast 87 — Plateaus
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Association map
Training and Skill Development → open-enrollment courses, instructor development, coaching, communication, and adult learning.