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What does ‘Calling the Shot’ with a Pistol Mean?

For Manual Monday, we are continuing our discussion on control and the pistol. Specifically, we will be addressing what calling the shot means for the pistol. Learning all elements of the shot process for the pistol is vital, as the M17 will be fielded to elements of the 82nd within the near future. The M17… read more »

Will Resting My Magazine on the Ground Induce a Malfunction?

For Fossil Friday, we are going to be dispelling a myth about the prone unsupported: that resting your magazine on the ground induces malfunctions. The reference for this discussion is TC 3-22.9, Change 2, dated August 2017. Resting the magazine on the ground is in accordance with the functional element of Stability. Doing this gets… read more »

P&S ModCast 133 – How to Talk to Women… in the Gun Industry

Primary & Secondary ModCast The Panel discusses misunderstandings and issues female shooters face. Host: Matt Landfair Panel: Grace Strong – B.E. Meyers & Co Mia Wood – Gunterest   Episode sponsors: Forge Tactical Training Faxon Firearms Our Patreon page can be found here. Primary & Secondary: YouTube Website Facebook Complete Audio Podcasts: IHeartRadio Spreaker (Live… read more »

What use is a Rifle Sling?

  For Tactics, Techniques and Procedures Thursday, we’re going to discuss something that is under-utilized for providing support: your rifle sling. Most people think that a sling is used when you’re in line for chow in the field. They don’t normally sling their weapon, as they feel that when wearing body armor it makes it… read more »

Dry Fire Validity

  “As there is no ammunition, every day when they come here for training, the shooters just aims the gun, pull the trigger to hear the ‘tick’ sound, and that’s all,” – Nguyen Tan Nam, coach of the 2016 Socialist Republic of Vietnam Shooting team For Training Tuesday, we will be looking at how incorporating… read more »

New Podcast – Forged

The new podcast will be independant of ModCast, one on one discussion, audio only, 10-30 minutes per episode, focuses on life experience and development. First episode features a discussion between Matt Landfair and Varg Freeborn focusing on Varg’s deconstruction of the OODA loop. https://www.spreaker.com/user/primaryandsecondary/forged-1-varg-freebor      

P&S ModCast 132 – Shot Show 2018 Recap

Primary & Secondary ModCast The panel discusses Shot Show 2018. Host: Matt Landfair Panel: Jon Canipe Ash Hess Jack Lewis Tarrol Peterson Adam Pini Grace Strong   Episode sponsors: Forge Tactical Training Faxon Firearms Our Patreon page can be found here. Primary & Secondary: YouTube Website Facebook Complete Audio Podcasts: IHeartRadio Spreaker (Live Streaming) iTunes… read more »

How do I interpret a Zero Target?

For Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures Thursday, we are talking about techniques for interpreting the New Army Approved zero target and coaching our Paratroopers. The reference for this discussion is Appendix E, TC 3-22.9, change 2, dated August 2017. The new zero target has been discussed in previous posts. However, to use it effectively, you have… read more »

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