Chuck R.
Member
In a dynamic situation where an armed threat is likely, you are going to be behind the curve if you try to identify the threat before pointing your gun at them.
"Never point your gun at anything you don't want to destroy" is a good guideline but not always realistic in a dynamic situation. That's why trigger discipline is so important, as well as training and being able to stay calm and focused. You might be in a hotel or apartment complex with people above you, below you, and behind the wall in front of you. Your gun has to point somewhere.
I've always thought it should be changed to "willing" or "aren't prepared". Can't tell you how many "questionable" characters I've "muzzled" on traffic stops etc. Didn't "want" to destroy, but was "prepared to".