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Conn. Trooper · July 24, 2012, 02:44 PM

I have found that cops have a broad spectrum of shooters in the ranks. Some very good, some not so much.

Without fail however, I have seen cops much better at producing the weapons, clearing failures, and reloads under pressure than your average gun owner.

That's not bashing anyone, just my personal experience from 16 years in LE and my time in the military. The vast majority of gun owners I see at my gun club and at public ranges may shoot the center out of the target, but when the gun goes click, they stare at it for the count of 5, then attempt reload. When it fails, they stare at it longer and then attempt to clear it. The cops I know clear the weapon or reload imediately. Just my .02 cents.

July 24, 2012, 02:44 PM	#58
Conn. Trooper Senior Member Join Date: December 12, 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 530	I have found that cops have a broad spectrum of shooters in the ranks. Some very good, some not so much. Without fail however, I have seen cops much better at producing the weapons, clearing failures, and reloads under pressure than your average gun owner. That's not bashing anyone, just my personal experience from 16 years in LE and my time in the military. The vast majority of gun owners I see at my gun club and at public ranges may shoot the center out of the target, but when the gun goes click, they stare at it for the count of 5, then attempt reload. When it fails, they stare at it longer and then attempt to clear it. The cops I know clear the weapon or reload imediately. Just my .02 cents.