Pro Guns, Gear, Tactics, Training, Mindset, & Discussion
Doug Deaton, John Hearne, and Matt Landfair discuss common practices and misdirected efforts in law enforcement, with a focus on training, judgment, policy, and professional improvement.
Dave Agata, Doug Deaton, and Matt Landfair discuss facts, emotional appeal, media framing, public narratives, source evaluation, and contextual evidence.
A discussion of institutional firearms standards, common-core training, qualification, and the development of meaningful baseline competence.
There is a troubling mindset issue in law enforcement regarding muzzle orientation during room clearing and encounters with unknowns. Officers point guns at people far too often. Pointing firearms at unknowns is an unacceptable practice. Even pointing a muzzle at a suspect is not always justified or prudent. This is a rule 2 violation. Those … Read more
Qualified immunity is a civil-damages doctrine for individual government officials. Learn its limits, the clearly established law test, and common misconceptions in police use-of-force cases.
There are some common concerns expressed about the Pretti shooting, one being that it was an “execution.” Additional concerns include officers having no justification in shooting because there is a belief Pretti was completely unarmed and harmless, and he being shot in the back is exceptionally egregious. Let’s review the standard and then delve into … Read more
If you have had some form of training with the use of defensive sprays, you know there are tactics used with them as well as specific distances for the products to be effective as well as ranges where they become potentially dangerous. Within these guidelines are minimum safe distances. Using the products too close to … Read more
Before I get into the post, let’s establish the standard of lawful use of deadly force. Alex Pretti Incident: What Can Be Assessed Deadly force is lawful when one perceives an immediate threat of death or serious bodily injury to oneself or another. This determination is reviewed judicially as in the moment, without the benefit … Read more
ModCast 440 examines on- and off-duty critical response, including awareness, priorities, judgment, communication, legal responsibilities, coordination, and post-incident considerations.
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