Airborne Cadet
Inactive
First, a little info about myself. I'm a senior criminal justice major in college and about to be commissioned as a 2lt. in the Army through ROTC, hopefully i'll get branched infantry. I'm new to TFL and was hoping you all could answer a few questions for me.
My first question is how do i get involved in the tactical arena? I am going to pursue a career in LE after i get out of the Army, and I want to learn as much as possible to make myself a better soldier/LE officer. There are a couple of ranges around here that i try to get to. Hopefully i can get my own pistol in the next few months so that I won't have to pay to shoot someone elses. BTW, can anyone suggest a good general purpose semi-auto pistol? I'm looking for something for personal defense and idpa use. So far i've fired the .40 P226 and the USP45. I liked the USP, but don't like the .45 round. I'd prefer something smaller than .45 but bigger than 9mm. This would suggest something in .40 S&W or .357SIG. Is there much difference between the USP45and 40? Anyways, back to my original query. I try to read as much material as possible about everything involving firearms, "non-lethal", weapon manipulation, self defense, gear, and so on and so forth. I realize the fact that just reading about it won't make me better, it's something that i have to get some hands-on experience. I was wondering how a 21 year old college student with limited time and finances can get more involved in this stuff, or is it something i have to wait to do when i get more involved in my Army/LE career?
Okay, last question, can anyone suggest any careers other than LE for someone with with tactical training?
Thanks in advance for your help
All the Way!
My first question is how do i get involved in the tactical arena? I am going to pursue a career in LE after i get out of the Army, and I want to learn as much as possible to make myself a better soldier/LE officer. There are a couple of ranges around here that i try to get to. Hopefully i can get my own pistol in the next few months so that I won't have to pay to shoot someone elses. BTW, can anyone suggest a good general purpose semi-auto pistol? I'm looking for something for personal defense and idpa use. So far i've fired the .40 P226 and the USP45. I liked the USP, but don't like the .45 round. I'd prefer something smaller than .45 but bigger than 9mm. This would suggest something in .40 S&W or .357SIG. Is there much difference between the USP45and 40? Anyways, back to my original query. I try to read as much material as possible about everything involving firearms, "non-lethal", weapon manipulation, self defense, gear, and so on and so forth. I realize the fact that just reading about it won't make me better, it's something that i have to get some hands-on experience. I was wondering how a 21 year old college student with limited time and finances can get more involved in this stuff, or is it something i have to wait to do when i get more involved in my Army/LE career?
Okay, last question, can anyone suggest any careers other than LE for someone with with tactical training?
Thanks in advance for your help
All the Way!