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-> RW>Common sense would also tell you that when its time to
->   >use a firearm the situation is a lot more dangerous for
->   >the officer.  Also, from my limited experience, it is a
->   >lot harder to use a firearm under stress then it would
->   >be to use a baton.
-> After awhile, that weapon becomes an extension of your arm.  The
-> firearm is not that difficult to handle.
With daylight drills, night drills, shoot/don't shoot scenarios,
thousands of practice rounds the ability to use the weapon becomes
automatic.  Thats where the ability to know the level of force is
necessary.
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