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Why Officers Train to Shoot Then Move, Move Then Shoot, and Shoot While Moving
Article By: Terry B. In law enforcement, split-second decisions often determine whether an officer gains control of a dangerous encounter—or is forced into a reactive posture. One area where this reality becomes especially clear is firearms training. Modern police work requires officers to be fluent in three core movement-and-engagement skills: 1. Shoot, then move2. Move, then shoot3. Shoot Continue reading
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Dude… the Clock’s Ticking
Article By: Leo H. Upon reading the article written by Robert B. (included in the blog offerings on this site), I decided to express my personal take on “qualification” scoring. I base my opinion upon observations of “qualification” attempts made by hundreds of mandate students since 1989. These attempts being made on the various “qualification” Continue reading
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Does the current Georgia Law Enforcement Qualification system create a false measure of proficiency?
Article By: Robert B. Those of you who serve, or have served, as Georgia Peace Officers will be familiar with one or more of the Georgia Semi-Auto Qualification Courses used over the last 20 years or more. The course has undergone minor revisions during that time, but the basic premise is the same. Officer weapons proficiency is measured solely Continue reading
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Grok Weighs in…
Article By: Grok Edited By: Leo H. Additional Comments By: William G. (William G. – It’s strange that Leo embraces technology more than I do, since he is older. He has always had an inquisitive, analytical, and brilliant mind. He won’t tell you this, but a lot of things implemented in the LE world over Continue reading
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I ❤️ the 1911 more.
Article by: William G. Special Note: This article comes to you by way of the South Pacific, where I am sitting on a beach, reading Jeff Cooper’s “Shotluck,” and writing articles because Leo H. urged me to write years back. In the same area, during another uncertain time in our Nation’s history. A time where Continue reading
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Wyatt Earp… Today
Article By: Grok Edited By: Leo H. This article was created with assistance from Grok which was used for personal amusement and contemplation. Content has been reviewed and edited by Leo H… Readers are encouraged to verify information and exercise critical judgment. Neither Grok, nor I, have spoken with Wyatt Earp, his family, executors, or Continue reading
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Close-Range Officer Shootings Require Neuroscience-Based Training
Article By: Leo H. The Canton v. Harris decision (1989) determined that a municipality can be liable under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 for constitutional violations stemming from a failure to adequately train employees. Furthermore, it created a standard by establishing the failure must be in “deliberate indifference” to the existing constitutional rights of the injured Continue reading
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Winning the fight, but getting killed by your own gun.
Article by: William G. By now, you have figured out I am a little different. I actually like to clean guns. Probably because I have a phobia of dirty guns. Always hated the idea of having my own gun kill me in a gunfight because I didn’t properly maintain it. When I was 12, I Continue reading
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