Pro Guns, Gear, Tactics, Training, Mindset, & Discussion
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
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
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.
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