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g.willikers · February 13, 2013, 12:50 PM

During the podcast, it was pointed out that military training doesn't necessarily include much in the way of handgun training.
The fellow talking was in the Marines, so maybe other branches do include it.
He also said that the emphasis is on precision rifle over long distances.
Very useful in some places, but the lack of training in close, fast rifle training was harmful in others.
He also said that competition shooters, who excel in handguns and fast rifle use, are increasingly being asked to train military.
It was a very interesting discussion.

February 13, 2013, 12:50 PM	#6
g.willikers Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2008 Posts: 10,442	During the podcast, it was pointed out that military training doesn't necessarily include much in the way of handgun training. The fellow talking was in the Marines, so maybe other branches do include it. He also said that the emphasis is on precision rifle over long distances. Very useful in some places, but the lack of training in close, fast rifle training was harmful in others. He also said that competition shooters, who excel in handguns and fast rifle use, are increasingly being asked to train military. It was a very interesting discussion. __________________ Walt Kelly, alias Pogo, sez: “Don't take life so serious, son, it ain't nohow permanent.”