The Totality of the Circumstances

There is a concept called “totality of the circumstances” which seems to be lost on most. What it means is considering all factors that play into a situation. For example, we have seen clips of videos where police are acting horrifically but when we see the whole video, their actions are wholly justified. The amount … Read more

My Navigation of Guns, Gear, & Everything Else

Evaluating guns, gear, training, and equipment choices

We have a tremendous amount of choices when it comes to what firearms and equipment we can use. To help with my decisions, I use a similar approach to guns, gear, and training as I do with approving companies to associate and advertise with the Primary & Secondary network. It starts with one simple question- … Read more

Weapon Critical Comparisons

There is a big misconception with “lesser” brands versus higher end brands just being status symbols – for me, and I suspect for most P&S staff and subscribers – they are not. When some personalities start to push lesser brands, I begin to wonder about their motivations. People regularly seek a means of determining what … Read more

Misunderstandings & Media

In order to make informed decisions we need accurate information. I’m not going to call the plumber if my car is having issues. I’m not going to ask random people on the street for financial advice. Why are people relying on mainstream media for gun information? There seem to be cheers from knowledgeable gun people … Read more

Focusing on the Tool is a Distraction

In the wake of the most recent school shooting two distinct groups formed (they already existed but their lines became more apparent). One side responds with a focus on the tool used in the shooting. Yes, they discuss other factors but the tool seems to be the easy focus. That response instigated a counter and … Read more

We Need To Make Murder Illegal.

OK I’m just thinking out loud here. -Murder is illegal. -Bad guy brings gun into school and kills people. -Law enforcement in the immediate area do not intervene. They allow additional killings to occur. -People that don’t understand firearms are trying to regulate them. -Those same people also do not understand the difference between law … Read more

Brand Loyalty, Bias, and Being Dumb 

Brand loyalty is a strong influence on people’s attempt to find the best option. Ford vs Chevy, Coke vs Pepsi, we all have our preferences. Is it safe to blindly rely on our loyalties with our choices in guns, gear, and training? Is it wise to consider a piece of gear without knowing other (possibly … Read more

Radical Firearms/Primary & Secondary

After hearing from our reviewer Shockey that Radical Firearms had visited his place of employment I felt it necessary to inform our readers as to why our review stopped. My understanding was a company was attempting to exert their influence to alter the outcome of our review. Looking at the from our limited and one-sided … Read more