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ClydeFrog · December 30, 2013, 11:55 AM

I read LTC Grossman's On Combat(2009 edition) last summer(2013).
He makes several good points but I don't agree with all his views/findings.

I do agree with his assessments of the 3 basic types of kills; mechanical distance & personal.
"personal" kills are what most license holders & armed citizens will deal with.
Developing & training the proper mindset and being prepared for CQB type events is what armed citizens/CCW holders should do most.

Some armed citizens take issue with the "sheepdog" label which is valid. Not every gun owner or license holder can or will be able to handle lethal force events.

December 30, 2013, 11:55 AM	#4
ClydeFrog Junior member Join Date: May 1, 2010 Posts: 5,797	Grossman; personal kills.... I read LTC Grossman's On Combat(2009 edition) last summer(2013). He makes several good points but I don't agree with all his views/findings. I do agree with his assessments of the 3 basic types of kills; mechanical distance & personal. "personal" kills are what most license holders & armed citizens will deal with. Developing & training the proper mindset and being prepared for CQB type events is what armed citizens/CCW holders should do most. Some armed citizens take issue with the "sheepdog" label which is valid. Not every gun owner or license holder can or will be able to handle lethal force events.