Let me start off by saying that I am a big fan of single point tac slings on both rifles and shotguns. The version produced by The Wilderness was recommended to me before my first trip to Gunsite. Since then I have equipped all my ARs and shotguns with the same sling and have used them extensively in various formal classes as well as in practice. I have very little to complain about.
I have taken a couple courses from one shooting school who's opinion of the tac sling is that it is OK, but if someone grabs your weapon at close quarters, they own you. They can drag or throw you around like you are on a leash.
Ok. That might be true as far as it goes, but..................
First of all, what is the alternative ? They have your gun ? I would rather be dragged or thrown around than give them my gun.
Second, you probably have the ability to fight back. You can employ the weapon itself as a contact weapon; buttstroking them, smashing them with the side of the weapon or hitting them in the head with the barrel. Of course if you are justified in using deadly force you can pivot the muzzle towards them and touch off a round, or you can transition to your handgun.
Obviously I don't buy into their line of thinking.
Opinions ?
I have taken a couple courses from one shooting school who's opinion of the tac sling is that it is OK, but if someone grabs your weapon at close quarters, they own you. They can drag or throw you around like you are on a leash.
Ok. That might be true as far as it goes, but..................
First of all, what is the alternative ? They have your gun ? I would rather be dragged or thrown around than give them my gun.
Second, you probably have the ability to fight back. You can employ the weapon itself as a contact weapon; buttstroking them, smashing them with the side of the weapon or hitting them in the head with the barrel. Of course if you are justified in using deadly force you can pivot the muzzle towards them and touch off a round, or you can transition to your handgun.
Obviously I don't buy into their line of thinking.
Opinions ?