Fred sez ...it ain't target shooting.

[mk86fcc]

Good column from Fred Reed on the difference between the range and the street...
http://www.fredoneverything.net/yyShooting.html

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>This is what cops face in the real world. Details vary enormously, but, assuming a good cop trying to do his job well, he often, in those very rare situations in which he must shoot or not shoot, must decide very quickly with too little information. And it isn't something that you can practice. Many cops spend an entire career without firing a round except on a range.[/quote]

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"...and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one."
Luke 22:36
"An armed society is a polite society."
Robert Heinlein
"Power corrupts. Absolute power - is kinda cool!"
Fred Reed

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[David Scott]

Good article, but the cop in the example should have had two things: a flashlight and backup.

It's still a good argument for developing better police training, maybe some sort of low-light tactical scenarios? IDPA After Dark? Monday Night Hardball (with host Dennis Miller)?

 

[Bubba]

With the time change upon us and night falling earlier... Texas Tactical IDPA will resume the monthly night shoots in October. Can't wait!

Bubba