Quote Originally Posted by DamnDisLaOsBoY View Post
x2... I know swat guys that qualify at 99% all day. When they are getting shot at or in a real scenario, they say that they would rate their percentage at about a 70%.
70% is a high number depending on the type of training or scenario. I can tell you that when i joined the military and first started going to stress shoot ranges i probably could hit 10-15% of my targets. Take into consideration that we run 2 miles in full gear, drag a 200lb dummy, shoot 50rds, apply first aid to a casualty, and then shoot 150-200 more rounds. So with all that being said your engaging targets anywhere from 10-200yds on the move. 10% is not good at all. After being in the military for a few years and shooting alot of 5.56 I could gestimate that my percentage would of been around 40%. Same scenarios just a little better technique and alot more practice.

HERE I AM GOING TO BE TALKING IN A VERY STERILE MANNER!

After going to combat and actually engaging the enemy I realized two things.
Murphys Law of Combat states no original plan ever survives initial contact. Meaning you must always have a plan b. The first time I was shot at my training kicked in. Everyone wants to be a sniper and do the good ole one shot one kill. We started taking pop shots at a guy who was approx 200yds away. Assuming he was the one who took the initial shot of course. I moved my team across the village to clear the building he was in and unfortunately found out there was alot more than 1 guy!

Second thing i realized is that the first 10' are alot more important than the last 10yds. Why be so focused on shooting at 100yds if you cannot consistently hit targets at 10'. Why worry about shooting the dick off of a hummingbird in all but pristine conditions when you cannot shoot the perp who is going after your kids when its dark out.

I see to many people who go to ranges and shoot in every position except the ones that matter. Are you really going to tell the bad guy kicking down your door to hold on while you go pull your gun out of the box, load the magazine, insert the magazine, take up a good ransom rest, and fire? I mean seriously. WHY DOES EVERYONE spend there $1k budget on a gun solely on the gun. Why not buy a $400 used pistol, holster, ammo, targets, and training? HOLY SHIT!! Why buy a $2k beater car and spend $300 a month on parts/maintenance when you can buy a $15k nice car and only have the $300 a month payment.

Some people just make no sense to me at ALL!

I am overly joyed that people are going out and buying handguns and making an attempt to arm themselves in this day and age, but please PLEASE take the time to do the proper training. Dont be a hero, there is always someone who knows more than you. Internet research doesnt mean you know shit! You are educated but have no experience. You know what we call those guys in the military.. Lieutenants.