TylerD45ACP
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Lets use this shootout as a tactical tool on TFL. I have been EXTREMELY interested in this shootout ever since I heard about it. I have read W. French Anderson, M.D.'s book on the shootout more than once and it provides an extremely detailed forensic analysis. I recommend buying the book. The part of this shootout that is so incredible was the ability of the Agents and BG's to continue on in dire straits. Especially Platt, the man responsible for two FBI deaths (R.I.P.--Ben Grogan and Jerry Dove). He was taking round after round yet continuing on in the fight. His right arm was barely working yet he fired his Mini 14 by placing his hand in the trigger guard after pressing it to his shoulder. One agent shot Matix the other BG with a shattered hand from a .223; another fired 00 Buck 1 handed because his forearm was shattered. He eventually ended the scenario with his .38. (Theres too much to explain so if you dont know about it read up if interested) I thought this was impressive. I started the thread so we could use the knowledge of the firefight and make comments on it. Im sure some people on here have read this book and if you havent, it's great. I would just like to have a discussion about the shootout and thoughts on it so Grogan and Dove's deaths were not in vain. What have we learned from it, I just want to get a good discussion about this Shootout going.
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