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      Wanting to start IDPA OR USPSA , don't know where to start?

      On this topic, how does this whole process work? I've read over the rule book, but how to you get to the bigger competitions that are broadcast on tv? Do you have to find a qualifier locally and place and then move from there? I'm looking for a challenge, specifically pistol, and I'm lost...
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      Training gear set up help needed...

      I adjust the length on my stock if I am wearing armor as you are correct, my cheek weld changes. If I am wearing just my normal road vest I run the stock on my M4 fully extended, and it puts my nose just behind the charging handle. If I add a plate carrier or an wearing a heavier entry vest I...
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      Officers fire 33 shots at suicidal man (Frederick)

      I would say it indicates a training gap. Qualifying on a one way range is just that, meeting a standard. It is hardly training. There needs to be ongoing training, and training under stress, perhaps on a three month cycle, i.e. January=winter qualification, February=skills day including...
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      Training gear set up help needed...

      Before you run out and buy plates, do a little research. FIRST: not all plates are created equal. You have ceramic, polythylene, steel, etc with each having pro's and con's. SECOND: stand alone of inconjunction? Stand alone plates mean that they are the complete armor system themselves and...
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      Training gear set up help needed...

      Plates are sized like shirts, small, medium, large, etc. Ceramic armor is designed to protect the critical center mass are, i.e. from your sternal notch down to mid abdomen, taking into account lung/heart/aorta/etc. The standard size plate (size large SAPI plate) is a 10" wide by 12" tall...
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      Mount Airy Man "accidentally"...

      This is another example of why even instructors need monitoring. I posted in another thread of numerous and flagrant safety violations by an NRA instructor at a local range. When reported to the range cadre initially the answer was "but he's an instructor and know's what he's doing." Once...
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      Who Shoots Handguns from the "SUL Postion"

      Again to each their own, but there is no "flip" to the gun. As the arm extends out the gun naturally rotates up to the aligned position. No flip. Secondly, it has its place, such as moving past friendlies, i.e. in a stack, having someone drop/take up coverage, etc. It is a tool in what...
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      Officers fire 33 shots at suicidal man (Frederick)

      Colonel Mustard Here, As any bit of research will show most shootings involving the average officer (not those that train day in and day out) accuracy drops significantly. Adrenaline, weather, nerves, fear, etc can all cause accuracy to drop. Add to this that maybe they were threat focused...
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      Who Shoots Handguns from the "SUL Postion"

      You can also modify this, leaving the weak hand free.
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      Who Shoots Handguns from the "SUL Postion"

      I use this position all the time, both on the range and in real world applications at work. It is one position, simply an additional tool in the tool box. Some use it, some don't. Just because on unit, SEALs/whoever, don't use it doesn't mean it doesn't have its place. I can tell you from...
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      ATTN: Hazzard County

      So are we going to form regional fire teams and plan link ups for when the big one strikes? Forest Hill here, south side!
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      911, there's a man with a...holster?

      I'd have locked you up for wearing a SERPA holster. SERPA's are the Grebner of holsters. Someone get this man a safariland or a Raven or anything!
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      HB1135 Training requirements

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      Does it almost make more sense to shoot at the waist?

      Pelvic shots are a niche shot that has been used with success in some OIS's in the past (the Time's Square shooting comes to mind.) It is also viable when a subject doesn't respond to center of mass shots, such as having body armor, drugs on board or a goal driven behavioral disorder. A head...
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      the perfect cop handgun

      I'd like Glock to make a 1911....traditional design with Glock reliability/internals -8rnd .45 magazine with low-profile slap plate -surefire 300 pistol light -ambi-safety, RTF finish on the grips -red trintium front/green rear night sights
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      What happens after I defend my home/property?

      From the LEO perspective of you holding someone at gunpoint: 1. immediately after the event either you or someone in the house needs to get on the line with 911 most ricky-tick. 2. describe immediately in general terms what occured, and give a detailed description of the person holding the...
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      Any value to rifle training at 75 feet?

      Depends on what type of rifle you are talking about. If they allow reloads/transitions this would be a good distance to practice failure drills/malfunctions with an AR/AK, reloading, transitioning to a pistol, etc.
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      What happens after I defend my home/property?

      Stupid idea on #3. You are obviously not free to leave and you will travel in our custody, probably with one of us in the back of the ambulance. We will not leave you alone in the ER because you are at this point a critical component of a homicide scene, and everything on you is evidence...
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      Home invaders that shout "Police"

      Probably because every situation is different plus not everything is food for public consumption.
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      Home invaders that shout "Police"

      There are a host of options that are evaluated for every raid, especially ones done by trained and recognized real SWAT teams (not a bunch of narcotics guys in armor.) There is knock and announce, i.e. you knock and announce "POlice Search Warrant come to the door" and wait a set amount of...
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