[Smokin Joe]

Originally Posted by Team Sergeant

If a person straps a gun to his or her side with the intent (or possibility) of shooting another human being then he (or she) should have the requisite training to perform such an act in the proper manner.

It is wrong to train someone with just enough information to be dangerous. Both the military and the civilian law enforcement are guilty of the above.

In my travels I have witnessed those I thought were good at their jobs and others I would not allow to be mall security. The difference between the two is usually a personal decision to become better than the “masses”. We all know people that fit into this category, they’re the ones that shoot/train on their own time and seek out instructors with the proper qualifications and mindset. They take responsibility for their actions and understand the grave burden placed on their shoulders such as defending the masses.

Again techniques, tactics and procedures are not worth a hill of beans if one does not possess the mindset required to win. I’m not talking about taking on a bad guy holding a hostage and shooting said bad guy at 100 yards from cover and concealment, or 300 Marines destroying a building with all sorts of military firepower. I’m talking of the one on one situation, or the 20 to one situation where surrender is not an option. Ones mindset coupled with proper training is the only factor that will “win the day” in those situations.

I’d write more by I know that my words might/will be read by the bad people of this world and I do not wish to give gunfight lessons online. I’d much rather instruct the law enforcement officers and military in person and ensure that they possess the proper techniques, tactics and procedures to “win the day”.

Team Sergeant

FYI, you may ask yourself “Who trained the Team Sergeant?” I’ll answer that for you, some of them are on this board, they are the Special Forces SOG,Vietnam Veterans and Senior Special Forces Officers and NCO’s. If you want that type of training then I would suggest a chat with your local recruiter. Just remember, while many try, most will not earn the Green Beret.
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