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mete · May 3, 2012, 05:45 PM

A 16% hit rate. Not bad I suppose for the average cop .Some departments are more concerned with community relations than intensive training .Ten years ago a study of hit probability in the NYPD in actual shootouts it was 10% !! But in the revolver days it was 20% !! So rapid fire is still done rather than aimed fire .
BTW, some years back I took Farnam's course . It was fantastic and I was amazed at how much I didn't know .

I only wish I could persuade more shooters the importance of really good training.

May 3, 2012, 05:45 PM	#3
mete Senior Member Join Date: June 14, 2004 Location: NY State Posts: 6,575	A 16% hit rate. Not bad I suppose for the average cop .Some departments are more concerned with community relations than intensive training .Ten years ago a study of hit probability in the NYPD in actual shootouts it was 10% !! But in the revolver days it was 20% !! So rapid fire is still done rather than aimed fire . BTW, some years back I took Farnam's course . It was fantastic and I was amazed at how much I didn't know . I only wish I could persuade more shooters the importance of really good training. __________________ And Watson , bring your revolver !