Caliber debates about pistols are worthless

I have no experience with ending someone's life, but there is something that strikes me about this scenario. It's not like this officer was surprised, reacted, the guy died at the end, and everything was over before he knew it had started. Like running over a pedestrian for example.

After getting hits through the windshield and the guy not going down, this officer had to completely change his mindset. He was no longer just reacting to a situation. He had to make choices and actively pursue putting this guy down. I imagine that it really has to have a different effect on him emotionally, to have been put into a position where he is actively trying to put someone down with everything he has; as opposed to just reacting with a favorable outcome.

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Originally Posted by Irving

I have no experience with ending someone's life, but there is something that strikes me about this scenario. It's not like this officer was surprised, reacted, the guy died at the end, and everything was over before he knew it had started. Like running over a pedestrian for example.

After getting hits through the windshield and the guy not going down, this officer had to completely change his mindset. He was no longer just reacting to a situation. He had to make choices and actively pursue putting this guy down. I imagine that it really has to have a different effect on him emotionally, to have been put into a position where he is actively trying to put someone down with everything he has; as opposed to just reacting with a favorable outcome.

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He did what he was trained to do. He did what he had practiced countless times before. He did what he had to do. And he walked away from it. And I gaurantee he will never forget this day. Ever.
Cheers

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Originally Posted by SuperiorDG

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The three hole were in the windshield and it was not moving.

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Yes, thirteen shots through three holes in the windshield.

I'm impressed with that- I'm still new enough to shooting that I'm absurdly pleased with myself when I can keep my grouping to one quadrant on my target.

I take it by your response that putting 3 shots through 3 holes in a windshield is no big thing? That everyone can do it?

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Originally Posted by TheGrey

Yes, thirteen shots through three holes in the windshield.

I'm impressed with that- I'm still new enough to shooting that I'm absurdly pleased with myself when I can keep my grouping to one quadrant on my target.

I take it by your response that putting 3 shots through 3 holes in a windshield is no big thing? That everyone can do it?

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I think the story is kind of sensationalizing this fact. It's really no big deal if you have ever tried it. The reason there were three holes is probably because the target was moving. If it was stationary there would have probably only been one hole. When shooting from inside a car the muzzle is right up against the windshield and usually after the first shot the muzzle it poking through the windshield. Just try sitting in your car and fully extend the gun as you normally would and you will see what I mean. FYI: if you have a Glock with stock sights you may end up without a front sight, thus screwing you for the rest of the gunfight.

Good thing I switched my glock front sights to steel!

So where's the head shot champ and this Put up Shut up gig?

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Originally Posted by Great-Kazoo

So where's the head shot champ and this Put up Shut up gig?

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This ^^^^

LMAO! Okay then

I guess I'd better put the training wrist-brace on and get myself a hell of a lot more range time... ;)

To illustrate the situation, I am going to have my entire family members to throw water balloons while I try to hit a 12" size 100yd target within 5 second. I will be using a pistol. [LOL]
(btw, I can't even pull a trigger of a firearm over 7lbs weight due to ra on my index finger from 2mo ago).