dynamics of an armed encounter
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Understanding the dynamics of armed encounters helps law enforcement officers better understand the need for training beyond the stationary firing line. With the factors broken down law enforcement can quickly see the benefits to rigorous training and how it is actually preparing them for the real world. Read the full article here (http://store.actiontarget.com/blog/dynamics-of-an-armed-encounter/)TRANSCRIPT
DYNAMICS OF AN ARMED ENCOUNTERBy: Ac'on Target
While you may currently feel adequately prepared foran armed encounter, a real situa'on featuring factorsand variables you haven’t trained for could mean thedifference between life and death. Being prepared for
real life situa'ons means training under real lifecircumstances. Don’t be content with just firing a few
rounds downrange at a sta'c target.
THE FIRST FACTOR COMMON TO ALLARMED ENCOUNTERS IS TIMEArmed encounters take place in a maFer ofseconds.
Not only will proper training improve your reac'on'me, it will also help you think quicker in 'mes ofstress.
THE SECOND FACTOR IS DISTANCEMost armed encounters take place within 22 feet
Rather than close the distance between you an andarmed assailant, create distance between you andthe aFacker when possible.
THE THIRD MAJOR FACTOR IN ARMEDENCOUNTERS IS COVER• Find cover before you need it
• Do not stand in the open
• Prac'ce shoo'ng from cover
Understanding the dynamics ofarmed encounters helps lawenforcement officers beFer
understand the need for trainingbeyond the sta'onary firing line.
With the factors broken down ('me,distance, cover) it is easy see thebenefits to rigorous training andhow it actually prepares them for
the real world.
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