Will is More Important than Skill

[45_auto]

If, however, they pick up one of those tools and rush at me in what I percieve to be a threatening manner, they have crossed that line - and the result will probably be fatal. If the first shot ends the threat, that ends the shooting

Wow, you must be a really good shot and shoot a really big gun! Exactly how long do you intend to wait and watch what happens after that first shot before you decide to take a second one?

 

[Loosedhorse]

I think we actually have a lot of common ground.

I agree.

We are, after all, talking about will, and maybe especially about using mindset to remove or avoiding hesitation. For me, "shooting to stop" doesn't raise the emotional and legal concerns that "shooting to kill" might, and it's more in line with what I think of as my intent. So, for me, less hesitation and more clarity of purpose.

That doesn't change the fact that shooting at someone can be, frequently is, and should always be expect to be lethal...

But shouldn't necessarly be expected to stop them, even if they've already recieved a fatal wound. Hence the practicing of maintained fire, which is another point of agreement.

Exactly how long do you intend to wait and watch what happens

For me, as long as it takes to put my sights back on the upright attacker. If he disappears from my sight picture, and I find him on the ground, then personally, I think I'm going to need to assess rather that shoot to slide lock.

Similarly, if I see in my sight picture these two long things extending from his shoulders to over his head--I think they're called arms --I better assess that, too.

 

[Teachu2]

Wow, you must be a really good shot and shoot a really big gun!

Thanks!

 

[Teachu2]

All kidding aside, tactics get modified to conform to reality. Mine are based on 30+ years with a 1911, and my long-ago LEO training. I'm transitioning to a Glock 30, and my tactics will change - but my mindset remains the same. If it comes down to him or me - I'll do my best to make it him.

 

[AirForceShooter]

How many times on the boards have your read about the guy that had a "snarling drooling snapping pit bull 5 feet from him ; his 2 year old son and the poodle" and was proud he drew, but didn't fire?

there's a pretty bad mind set.

AFS

 

[pat701]

See the situation as it is. Then explaining your actions so you don't hit the joint.