Self defense myths

[led0321]

Worth a read

http://www.luckygunner.com/lounge/se...experts-weigh/

[Swamp Rat]

Link saved...

[nitro5x6's]

I have shot with Tom Givens in Memphis.

He is one of the best "real world" trainers in the SE - with at least 30-40 (or more) of his students surviving armed encounters that resulted in shots being fired into bad guys, he is a man to learn from. Highly recommended.

[Griffin]

A few of those are dumb. I'm sorry but any hit is better than a miss in a gun fight and if you don't believe me then let me shoot you in the leg and see if you are as accurate as normal.

[Swamp Rat]

There's truth in that. As part of my training, I tell my CWP students to "shoot center mass of what you see... if it's a leg from behind cover, shoot the leg. But follow up as necessary."

I think the point there is to be accurate enough to hit center mass of a vital zone if it's offered to you. But, dang it, if all he's showing me is an elbow, an elbow will get shot.

[Griffin]

There's truth in that. As part of my training, I tell my CWP students to "shoot center mass of what you see... if it's a leg from behind cover, shoot the leg. But follow up as necessary."

I think the point there is to be accurate enough to hit center mass of a vital zone if it's offered to you. But, dang it, if all he's showing me is an elbow, an elbow will get shot.

Yes sir. Pretty much nailed it

[tjm84]

Good article Led. Thx

[nitro5x6's]

There's truth in that. As part of my training, I tell my CWP students to "shoot center mass of what you see... if it's a leg from behind cover, shoot the leg. But follow up as necessary."

I think the point there is to be accurate enough to hit center mass of a vital zone if it's offered to you. But, dang it, if all he's showing me is an elbow, an elbow will get shot.

LEO friend had just that scenario- exchanging fire across two car hood distances (close range).. dropped to prone, took a well aimed shot at the perp's foot/ankle area. When perp hit the ground with a well destroyed ankle, he cranked another well placed shot into the dome.. End of fight.

[Swamp Rat]

LEO friend had just that scenario- exchanging fire across two car hood distances (close range).. dropped to prone, took a well aimed shot at the perp's foot/ankle area. When perp hit the ground with a well destroyed ankle, he cranked another well placed shot into the dome.. End of fight.

That works. Shoot what they offer. Sometimes that makes 'em offer more.

Fun stuff you can do around cars in a gunfight if you have a shotgun, too, but that's rarely as handy.

[nitro5x6's]

That works. Shoot what they offer. Sometimes that makes 'em offer more.

Fun stuff you can do around cars in a gunfight if you have a shotgun, too, but that's rarely as handy.

Sig P226 with 9BPLE if I remember right. Damn near took his foot off. The head shot photos were not for the squeamish.. Fella had a surprised look fo sho...

[Dub]

LEO friend had just that scenario- exchanging fire across two car hood distances (close range).. dropped to prone, took a well aimed shot at the perp's foot/ankle area. When perp hit the ground with a well destroyed ankle, he cranked another well placed shot into the dome.. End of fight.

He came home safe and the issue is resolved without the perp's never ending court time, appeals, prison sentence appeals, etc. Tax burden to society is alleviated.

I'd like to buy him a beer or twelve.