P&S ModCast 447 — Low Light With Dan Brady
Dan Brady of Apache Solutions joins Matt Landfair to discuss low-light conditions, defensive white-light use, equipment, identification, and practical training for armed citizens.
Firearms Training
ModCast 441: ACE VR Firearms Training
ModCast 441 examines ACE VR firearms training, including repetition, performance data, deliberate practice, simulation limitations, and transferring virtual improvement to live fire.
Recognizing A Multi-faceted Approach
Effective self-defense is a continuing, multi-faceted process built on judgment, relevant training, usable skills, and appropriate equipment—not a firearm or mindset alone.
Optimizing What is Available
A realistic approach to home-defense firearm choices: assess the guns someone already owns, their skills and constraints, then improve the most workable option instead of prescribing an ideal but unreachable setup.
Arming the Neighbors
This is kind of a thinking out loud post. The rifles featured in the picture above are what I could consider user friendly and would require less effort to help someone become proficient with them. We have a couple calibers- 5.56×45, 5.45×39, and 7.62×39. We have a couple sizes – 16″ barrels down to 8.5″. … Read more
Recognizing Life’s Flowchart
A broader skill base creates more choices before and during critical moments. Learn, practice, and understand your available options so better decisions are possible under pressure.
Application of the Firearms Rules
I don’t understand how the idea of the four firearms rules being universal for all environments and situations is so misunderstood. Those rules aren’t restricted to the sterile, square range – they even apply in combat. Finger off the trigger unless you have decided to shoot seems to be near universally accepted, but treating firearms … Read more
Multiple Methods
Early on in my life with firearms and into my career, I didn’t realize the value of knowing multiple ways of doing things. There was one way and that’s the only way. This mindset didn’t take into consideration nuance, mission, or environmental factors. This also was the basis for some laughable arguments that were entirely … Read more
The Mobile Office
Rolling offices take different shapes and sizes. This Ford F150 is definitely a larger one than others I have had in the past. Seatbelt access is simple. The doorway is large and allows easy exit. Spacious leg room allows effortless movement. This might seem silly, but smaller vehicles with larger people create unique challenges. Deconfliction … Read more
Don’t Copy the Technique—Understand the Why
A technique, piece of gear, or recommendation only makes sense in context. Learn why understanding the “why” matters more than copying what influential people do.