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brickeyee · February 16, 2011, 09:10 PM

There are a number of time LEO is seen 'hiding' behind the vehicles and clearly visibkle through the windows.

I saw the video from LAPD at Gunsite before it was available.

One of the instrucitrs wanted us to see it as an example if why you should have at least some experience with long range handgun shooting.

There were numerous opportunities fir a 50-60 yard head shot against a nearly stationary target.
The perps would stand and fire without moving.

The problem is without some training and practice such shots are VERY hard to make.
(The instructor's words, and he is a LEO instructor/trainer).

February 16, 2011, 09:10 PM	#158
brickeyee Senior Member Join Date: December 29, 2004 Posts: 3,351	There are a number of time LEO is seen 'hiding' behind the vehicles and clearly visibkle through the windows. I saw the video from LAPD at Gunsite before it was available. One of the instrucitrs wanted us to see it as an example if why you should have at least some experience with long range handgun shooting. There were numerous opportunities fir a 50-60 yard head shot against a nearly stationary target. The perps would stand and fire without moving. The problem is without some training and practice such shots are VERY hard to make. (The instructor's words, and he is a LEO instructor/trainer).