Yep, shot placement is probably the most difficult thing (unless you are some type of highly experienced operative). As you mention, emotions are sky high, adrenaline surging so much your hands may be shaking, heart pumping so hard you can hear it in your ears. And under these conditions, one is supposed to have great shot placement?Best of both worlds for me, EDC X9.
I’ll still take a single CNS hit over 69 holes thru soft tissue w/o organ hits any day. Just like hunting animals, shot placement is key.
I’m always curious about stories like you linked…how much actual stress shooting do most LEOs do. Once the adrenalin starts pumping and the heart and respiration rates soar it gets real hard to keep a handgun on target in a fight.
There are always exceptions.Put one through the brain bucket and all the ‘zero quit’ in the world doesn’t matter.
There are always exceptions.
During a gun fight, Buck Barrow was shot in the head and lost a big chunk of his forehead, exposing his brain. Bonnie and Clyde poured hydrogen peroxide on Buck's exposed brain and Buck still managed to live to get into another gunfight 5 days later when he was shot 6 more times and captured. He was put in a hospital and survived long enough for his mom and a brother to arrive and say goodbye.
All in all, the guy lived for 10 days and remained dangerous for much of that time after having a not-inconsequential chunk of his skull blown off.
Yeah, yeah, I know. It's possible to disagree about the definition of "through the brain bucket" because this particular bullet went through the brain bucket without actually touching the brain. You really meant "through the brain." I get that.
Still, the point remains. Having "all the 'zero quit' in the world" can be a much bigger deal than people realize.
Also, I can't help but think of this guy:
Tru dat brother mine looks a little beat up but all my internals are in perfect running order. I had it gutted by hank Fleming before he retiredI have certain criteria I have always placed on carry or self-defense firearms.
First and foremost are that the weapon and it's ammo are reliable. Caliber, capacity, accuracy and penetration are secondary considerations. If the weapon and ammo are not reliable, none of the secondary will matter in time of need.
I have preached shot placement matters for years. The caliber or round count are secondary and really aren't important if shot placement aren't observed and adhered to.
Owning a 1911 is like having a 57 chevy that gets 25 mpgandthe reliability of a Subaru. plenty of guns as good but few better and none with the aura of historyTitle pretty much sums it up. I'd just like to hear y'all's reasoning or justification for owning one.
None other won 2 world WarsOwning a 1911 is like having a 57 chevy that gets 25 mpgandthe reliability of a Subaru. plenty of guns as good but few better and none with the aura of history
See the great 1911s leave him speechless. Nuff said
Great, now I want a 57 Chevy that gets 25 mpg.Owning a 1911 is like having a 57 chevy that gets 25 mpgandthe reliability of a Subaru. plenty of guns as good but few better and none with the aura of history
Ain't happening captainGreat, now I want a 57 Chevy that gets 25 mpg.
Can we add the Colt 1903 .32ACP and Webley .455 & S&W M&P .38Spl revolvers in that mix?.....because they deserve a victory lap, too.....N
None other won 2 world Wars
Yep yep yepCan we add the Colt 1903 .32ACP and Webley .455 & S&W M&P .38Spl revolvers in that mix?.....because they deserve a victory lap, too.....
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ToddnJoyce,Yeah, I have read it. A bunch of times, the story goes back to 2013 or so. This is my favorite part of it…
“Then I told myself, ‘Hey, I need to slow down and aim better.’”
When the suspect bent down to peer under the car, Gramins carefully established a sight picture and squeezed off three controlled bursts in rapid succession.
Each round slammed into the suspect’s head – one through each side of his mouth and one through the top of his skull into his brain. At long last, the would-be cop-killer crumpled to the pavement.”
Here’s an account from a guy that worked for me from 2010-2013 and led to comprehensive change to how our career field implemented approached gunfighting.
UNSUNG HEROES: The Tactical Air Controller Who Laid Waste To The Iraqi Republican Guard
On April 4, 2003, less than three weeks after the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq began, Tech. Sgt. Travis Crosby, a tactical air control party specialisttaskandpurpose.com