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.
CH> After awhile, that weapon becomes an extension of your arm. 
CH> The firearm is not that difficult to handle.
You are kidding right?  Sure almost anyone can hit the
ten ring when they are slow firing at the range but its
a different story when you are talking about trying to
hit a target under stress.
There are things you can do to show how stress or
fatigue.  If your range allows it have someone time you
as you draw and fire two rds at a target as fast as you
can.  Now do three to ten (ever how many it takes to
get you just a little tired) quick push ups and do it.
Or you can run a 100 meters or so to simulate a foot
pursuit and do it.
Paint ball is the best way to show how your shooting
deteriorates under stress.  Although its not a very
good training aid because the guns are so much
different from firearms.  After you have taken a paint
ball or two you come to know that you don't want to be
hit with another.  When someone is shooting at you that
tends to distract you.
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