Few people have the need interest time or money to train to that level.
If youre not willing to be proficient with what you carry, then really shouldnt be carrying a gun. You dont have to be the next Jerry Miculek, but you need to be reasonably proficient in your skills.
It's not about acquiring championship skills, it's about acting without thinking about it.
Realistically, tha't;s the only way one can expect to prevail in a violent defensive encounter.
Exactly.
Possibly, but few in the police or army for example train to that level. But they are expected to prevail.
Thats the government for you. Give you a couple of basics and expect the world. Although I imagine, the police in the US get a bit more firearms training than they do in the UK.
Not that Ive been very impressed with a lot of the cops (and military) Ive shot with over the years. Those who are into firearms, tend to be the ones who can shoot, and thats mainly because they too shoot all the time and put in the effort to be more than what is just expected of them.
Ive shot with people of all levels and skill sets. Those who shoot all the time, and with a more realistic mindset, are the ones who are usually ahead of the curve. Those who dont put in the time or effort, can expect to get out of it, exactly what they put into it.
Ive seen reasonably good recreational bulls eye shooters freak out, when you challenge them to put their pistol in their waistband or a holster, and then tell them on command, move off line, drawing and shooting as hard as they can go, as they go. If youre not practicing regularly and realistically, the skills are not going to magically appear when you need them the most.
Its like anything else that requires a skill, you need to put the time in to the point you can do it without thought.