shooter_john
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And most LEOs can't. They proof when competing.
"Well duh, their training is a little different. Most civilian shooters probably wouldn't fair well in police scenario training."
I am a LEO, and I would strongly disagree with your opinion there... Most police training takes place on a static line with a target x yards away, and you shoot it. Some more progressive agencies shoot combat courses and have better programs that COULD make cops better shooters, but most don't really care to be a good shot.
On the other hand, I have shot a couple of IDPA demo's (I can't compete because of my crappy shift) and did very well, and I will be the first to say that the type scenario's encountered in IDPA are very similar to what a LEO could be faced with. (Multiple targets, moving targets, SHOT PLACEMENT, etc.) You just have to keep in mind that IDPA is a game. There is nothing wrong with shooting those scenarios with a "tactical" mindset instead of a fast, fast, fast, win the game mindset.
And most LEOs can't. They proof when competing.
"Well duh, their training is a little different. Most civilian shooters probably wouldn't fair well in police scenario training."
I am a LEO, and I would strongly disagree with your opinion there... Most police training takes place on a static line with a target x yards away, and you shoot it. Some more progressive agencies shoot combat courses and have better programs that COULD make cops better shooters, but most don't really care to be a good shot.
On the other hand, I have shot a couple of IDPA demo's (I can't compete because of my crappy shift) and did very well, and I will be the first to say that the type scenario's encountered in IDPA are very similar to what a LEO could be faced with. (Multiple targets, moving targets, SHOT PLACEMENT, etc.) You just have to keep in mind that IDPA is a game. There is nothing wrong with shooting those scenarios with a "tactical" mindset instead of a fast, fast, fast, win the game mindset.