Just another reason: http://kirkland.patch.com/articles/charges-suspect-in-redmond-shooting-didn-t-think-gun-was-loaded
This happened back in Feb. CCDW holder, acting like an idiot, kills a lady. But Im sure this isnt relevant because its a rare case and shouldnt even be brought up in this conversation.
The fact is a defensive shooting whether you're law enforcement or not is a high stress situation and the reason innocent bystanders get shot is because the shooter panics and forgets the fundamentals of proper trigger control, grip and sight alignment.
Many people who get there carry permits think that just carrying a gun and shooting it a few times is all the training and practice they need. The fact is unless you practice regularly and seek advanced firearm training you are only hurting yourself. If you fire in a defensive shooting and miss hitting an innocent bystander you will not only face persecution by the State but also the victims family. The consequences are severe and in my opinion ample reason to shoot as much as possible and seek advanced training.
The way I see it if you're going to carry a gun for protection whether you're a cop or civilian you need to train, if you can't get training then practice and train yourself. Some people say that the high price of ammo is the reason they don't shoot as much as the should. Well the fact is if you are involved in a self defense shooting at hit an innocent bystander you're going to wish you spent the money on range time, lessons and the high cost of ammo. I guarantee the legal and emotional costs will be much higher.
This happened back in Feb. CCDW holder, acting like an idiot, kills a lady. But Im sure this isnt relevant because its a rare case and shouldnt even be brought up in this conversation.
The fact is a defensive shooting whether you're law enforcement or not is a high stress situation and the reason innocent bystanders get shot is because the shooter panics and forgets the fundamentals of proper trigger control, grip and sight alignment.
Many people who get there carry permits think that just carrying a gun and shooting it a few times is all the training and practice they need. The fact is unless you practice regularly and seek advanced firearm training you are only hurting yourself. If you fire in a defensive shooting and miss hitting an innocent bystander you will not only face persecution by the State but also the victims family. The consequences are severe and in my opinion ample reason to shoot as much as possible and seek advanced training.
The way I see it if you're going to carry a gun for protection whether you're a cop or civilian you need to train, if you can't get training then practice and train yourself. Some people say that the high price of ammo is the reason they don't shoot as much as the should. Well the fact is if you are involved in a self defense shooting at hit an innocent bystander you're going to wish you spent the money on range time, lessons and the high cost of ammo. I guarantee the legal and emotional costs will be much higher.
