Pro Guns, Gear, Tactics, Training, Mindset, & Discussion
In the news we hear about police actions that cause the public to lose faith in their officers. One such event is a bad shoot. Do we blame the officer for not seeking further skill development with firearms or do we blame the annual department provided minimal training and low level qualification? There is another … Read more
Most everyone has their own idea of what training is and what it entails. For some, finding a berm and shooting into is training. Others hit the weight room a spend X amount of time lifting heavy objects as training. Attending a professional course can be training. Fewer will have a plan to focus on … Read more
P&S ModCast 371 explores integrating visual stimuli into firearms training with John Holschen, Dustin Salomon, and Matt Landfair.
When it comes to the reality of deadly force application, there is a lot of misinformation pushed by emotional appeals. This isn’t about “works for me” or someone’s “freedom to choose”- this is about the gravity of making good versus bad decisions. These decisions start with our investments. Investments in weapons, supporting equipment, and most … Read more
Experience and credentials matter, but effective instructors also demonstrate subject mastery, teaching ability, adaptable curriculum, and continued development.
Why training, deliberate practice, and skill development are a better early investment than more gear—and why time spent doing something is not the same as mastery.
There is a pervasive idea that seems to thrive with the gun owner demographic who think mere ownership equals mastery. These are the same people who are easily influenced by deceptive marketing because they do not have the means of seeing what is a good or bad idea on their own. They dismiss good quality … Read more
To anyone who thinks the ability to put accurate shots on target at distances beyond 15 yards is silly, let us discuss the application of deadly force against humans and how accuracy is important. There are only couple areas on a human body that when struck by effective gunfire will produce the needed/desired results. Not … Read more
P&S ModCast 208 examines the pistol rds with an experienced panel, practical context, equipment considerations, and training implications.
P&S ModCast 207 examines jon dufresne pistol/carbine mechanics aar with an experienced panel, practical context, equipment considerations, and training implications.