3-3-3 Rule & Underpowered Loads, Penny Wise Pound Foolish?
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Got interrupted before I could comment upon the won/lost ratio. The bad guy generally has the advantage because he knows the fight is about to start. Where things kick off at closer ranges the good guys are frequently hit before they can react. Action always beats reaction. The bad guys know about vests and at arms length & slightly further are going for head shots. If they get a leg instead, it's a hit, they'll just keep busting caps till someone wins.
G
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The number of LEOs who are actually Gun Guys/Gals is very low and getting lower and lower every Year. There was a time when most LEOs were ex-Military but that isn't the case that it was 25 Years ago or so.
First off, there are lots fewer ex-Military out there and many of them have simply had their fill of carrying a gun for a living and being a target for the bad guys. Three or Four or more trips to the "Sand Box" will do that to a fella(or a gal for that matter).
Lots of Departments are cutting their budgets and when Training is one of the easier places to cut then guess what? Also, when the 'Budget' has X number of Dollar$$$ in it and the price of ammo has gone up to double what it was just a couple of years ago, well, training takes another hit.
I have never heard of the 3-3-3 rule. Growing up folks who had privleges of getting a Aux Deptuty badge with the Sheriffs dept carried 1911's or Beautiful Browning Hi-Powers. LEO carried Colt or S&W in 4inch 357 with 2 speed loaders and an ammo pouch.
Deptuty Dog told me carry plenty of HP ammo on your person and in your Auto. Use at least a 357mag and keep a 12 gauge shotgun with 30 rounds in the Trunk.
I have at this time a 40cal Sigma, and a MAK in 9X18mm that I carry. I carry 2 extra mags just like I was taught to. Plus 2 more in the auto. I am working on getting a mariner shotgun for both our autos.
Deptuty Dog told me carry plenty of HP ammo on your person and in your Auto. Use at least a 357mag and keep a 12 gauge shotgun with 30 rounds in the Trunk.
I have at this time a 40cal Sigma, and a MAK in 9X18mm that I carry. I carry 2 extra mags just like I was taught to. Plus 2 more in the auto. I am working on getting a mariner shotgun for both our autos.
cshoff
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Deltaboy - Would you send me an email when you get a minute? I wanted to ask you a couple of questions. I'd appreciate it! My email address is [email protected]. Thanks!
