Originally Posted by chipcom
Having the firearm is one thing, getting it out of its concealed location (or even a holster), remembering to thumb the safety, jacking a round into the chamber, if needed, bringing it to bear on your target and squeezing off your rounds in a controlled, accurate and VERY rapid manner (rather than putting a round into the dirt or into the heavens somewhere in the process) takes practice...repetition to build muscle memory and coordination between mind and body.
If you're going to carry,
always carry in Condition 1.
Originally Posted by chipcom
'Shoot to kill' for the trained combat shooter means a single shot right between the running lights.
Double-tap to the chest, then one to the head. For multiple assailants, double-tap all to the the chest first, then follow-up.
Practice.
Practice, Practice, Practice, Practice, Practice. Shoot and Move, Shoot and Move, Shoot and Move. Run Drills........Run Drills, Run Drills, Run Drills, Run Drills, Run Drills. And not just punching paper, but on a practical shooting course with silhouettes.