Train!

[Byte Stryke]

I couldnt agree more. Just because some people wear a badge doesnt mean they are emotionless robots.

I have PERSONALLY seen LEOs FREEZE when they should be drawing a Taser or weapon.

Having a badge doesnt mean anything except they have authority.

This is a subject I get touchy on because people think they (LEOs) have some sort of superior firearms abilities or have a higher intelligence quotient due to an academy they attended or some testing/training, when often that is completely OPPOSITE of those assumptions

Cops dont start out as cops...they start out as people just like everyone else

There are Veterans, as well as "Civilians" I would rather have on my 6 than a street cop from surburb-ville-ranch.
Nothing against Cops, but I would rather have a marine that served in Khafji 20 years ago than a patrol officer that shoots a speed gun all day.

[DANGERTASTIC!]

Sure. I can agree with that also.

Just as it can be a marine that has never seen combat as a cop that is terrified for confrontation....just because someone is a civvie doesnt mean they lack in a particular skill or have any less courage for a particular situation

[Ronin13]

There are Veterans, as well as "Civilians" I would rather have on my 6 than a street cop from surburb-ville-ranch.
Nothing against Cops, but I would rather have a marine that served in Khafji 20 years ago than a patrol officer that shoots a speed gun all day.

+1
I've never been in an active combat situation where I've fired my weapon at a human- however, as a caveat, I have been in a "passive" combat situation where I've trained my weapon on a living person and went through several mental steps to prepare myself for what might happen (IE: that pink mist we all hear about). About 20min later I soon realized I was fully ready to take a life and move on without hesitation or a second thought, had I become so callous? Then realized what unforgettable image would be burned into my mind if/when I zippered a guy with 10-15 rounds of 7.62 from an M240B mounted machine gun... You tell me a cop that can take on that mental burden and I'll pick them to be on my team, otherwise I'll take the guy that spends his weekends punching paper and doing protective drills so his ass stays alive in the SHTF scenario we all pray never happens but prepare for constantly. It's not just about training, but mental preparation. When you're prone, in the rain, for hours on end screaming "KILL!" with 14 other guys winking at a silhouette at 150M while holding an M-16 and people who have seen combat telling you to "Shoot that motherfucker!" you kinda have a change of mental abilities and processes that really do die hard.

[Mick-Boy]

So..... Who's down to take the pepsi challenge? I'll bring the steel and a laser range finder.

[Atrain1]

So..... Who's down to take the pepsi challenge? I'll bring the steel and a laser range finder.

Is there going to be a guy with a AK47 shooting at us?

[Great-Kazoo]

So..... Who's down to take the pepsi challenge? I'll bring the steel and a laser range finder.

I've already asked this same quest a few pages ago. I want money on it to make it worth my while. No takers on that either. Anyone up in NOCO up for this??

[Atrain1]

I've already asked this same quest a few pages ago. I want money on it to make it worth my while. No takers on that either. Anyone up in NOCO up for this??

You are missing the whole point, it has nothing to do with hitting a stationary target.

[Great-Kazoo]

You are missing the whole point, it has nothing to do with hitting a stationary target.

I am aware of that, i requested the shooter (for those that can) run back from the target 100 yds do some PE. Back towards 2 targets when told to turn and engage said target 2 rounds down range, with designated target called out once the shooter is facing down range. I know for a fact under duress i'm kissing dirt versus being a hero UNLESS i or a loved one is the target. Under stress i doubt with bullets flying i or most folks could successfully engage a target much less another person at distance with a handgun. I would give it a go ONLY if my confidence level is up. The missed rounds again get you a potential homicide charge

[Atrain1]

I am aware of that, i requested the shooter (for those that can) run back from the target 100 yds do some PE. Back towards 2 targets when told to turn and engage said target 2 rounds down range, with designated target called out once the shooter is facing down range. I know for a fact under duress i'm kissing dirt versus being a hero UNLESS i or a loved one is the target. Under stress i doubt with bullets flying i or most folks could successfully engage a target much less another person at distance with a handgun. I would give it a go ONLY if my confidence level is up. The missed rounds again get you a potential homicide charge

I am @ work so I cant get into it right now, but I will when I get home.