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November 14, 2009, 07:32 AM | #26 | |||||||
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November 14, 2009, 09:01 AM | #27 |
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Well, a couple of thoughts I have had in relation to mass shooting/mall shooting type incidents:
1. I don't know how many of you follow-up on these types of incidents; but in several examples teams of multiple shooters planned on killing people as they EXITED the scene of the atrocity. Off the top of my head: 1. The recent terror related plot foiled when they could not get automatic weapons - they planned for two teams of shooters - one inside the mall and one covering the exits/waiting for first responders. 2. Columbine, as planned by the shooters, was going to rely on explosive devices and then the shooters would engage from outside the school at those who fled. 3. Jonesboro - shooters waited for people to exit the school and started shooting. The number one point I take away from all of this is that you need to put some thought into your exit strategy and make sure you are jumping out of the frying pan and into the fire. On long distance shots with a pistol, holding at shoulder level with a 9mm will drop them about sternum level at 100yds. |
November 15, 2009, 08:22 AM | #28 |
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I consider this situation more likely than a contact range mugging...
So I plan accordingly when out and about in densely populated areas. Especially considering that terrorists and lunatics are leaning more and more towards soft targets with their assaults & bombings, I think it is crucial to be prepared when in such target rich environments to avoid being taken off guard. Distance shooting is a very valuable skill, I also find that it has helped with my closer shooting as mechanics are so much more important at greater ranges due to error multiplication; by refining mechanins attempting shots at 50-100 yards my 5-10 yard shooting has improved dramatically. I am not yet a family man, but I feel that the best route for people with families is to bunker down and cover avenues of approach. As for myself and my code of ethics, standing by and watching innocents be slaughtered is not an option if I have the means and opportunity to do something about it.
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