On Jan 11, 1998 11:26am, RD THOMPSON wrote to RICH GRIEBEL:
RG>> We don't drill to semi-aim, we drill to hit the target.  A loose
RG>> round can do some serious damage to a bystander.  Profile, target,
RG>> double tap, move, profile, target, double tap, move, until you're
RG>> back under cover.
 RT> True.
RG>> Now the average citizen wouldn't have to play by those rules.
 RT> Also true.  However, the average citizen still has the responsibility
 RT> for any bystanders caught by his/her rounds.
Yep, but the "standard" for trained law enforcement is different then the
standard that is set for Joe Citizen.  Which means Joe Citizen that could 
shoot
better then I (and there are a bunch of them out there) even with training
records and such, wouldn't be held to the same standard I am.
RG>> Not being a firearms expert, I'm not up on the pre/post ban stuff,
RG>> but I know there's a lot of 15 round magazines at gun shows that
RG>> were produced pre ban. They (dealers) are selling them with the BATF
RG>> in the same  building so I'd guess you can still buy them.  Using
RG>> them is another matter.
 RT> Yes, they are there.  My original statement was simply that I did not
 RT> feel that I would be in a situation where I would need them (or the
 RT> possible accompaning legal hassle).  I felt that I could proved
 RT> defensive capability for myself and others when I am carrying without
 RT> them.
Best defense capability is what we call the "Bates" defense.  When out 
unned,
or low on rounds, use them Bates shoes we were to get the hell out of the 
ine
of fire.
I have the last mag rule.  With 46 rounds, one chambered and three 15 round
mags. If I get down to the last mag, it's bates time :)
We just tried out the new version of the Baretta Model 92.  It has 4 8 round
mags in the belt holder and one in the weapon.  It's nice bacause it's 
ighter
to carry.  But I have one major problem, because of the size of the grip, and
my large hands, my trigger finger wraps around and releases the magazine when 
I
squeeze the trigger.  So when I tested it, it was bang, release, dang; bang,
release, dang...
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