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Originally Posted by Mr Twisty
I think we all can agree, when shot by pistol, perps don't just fall over dead like in the movies. Personally, I think most folks will engage flight mode, but there's always a good chance they're in it to fight.
http://www.policemag.com/channel/wea...0-caliber.aspx
An interesting out-take from the article: |
My whole family is law enforcement and this pretty much goes along with what I've been taught my whole life and tell others myself. Most people will flee when a gun enters the equation so you're better off carrying something that is comfortable. It is the people that is doped up, intent on hurting you, or have nothing to lose that are the ones you have to defend yourself against. Against these people, caliber doesn't matter, what matters is shot placement. Most people say aim for center mass but that's wrong, it's too low. You need to aim for a 3" circle centered around a point 2" below the shoulder line. One shot here will drop a person unless they are on drugs. This is why you carry something you can control and have experience shooting. I carry a 9mm for this reason and cause I'll take 15 chances to hit that circle over 7 any day.