Hello all, here is today's article posted on TheArmoryLife.com. It is titled “Cover Concepts for the Armed Citizen” and can be found at https://www.thearmorylife.com/cover-in-a-gunfight/.
Cover Concepts for the Armed Citizen
- Thread starter Mike H.
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not a bad reminder of some basics - the author's first pic above exposes half his body. The second one of him behind the barrel is much better - very little exposed. One thing that can be mentioned is that the prone position, under the right circumstances is a very good choice. Also, someone is going to say it - getting the hell out of there is even better.
John Sotiridy
Alpha
The practice of situational awareness is crucial to the avoidance of most negative situations. Colonel Jeff Cooper has a color coded threat level awareness method, which is a good read and practice. Stay safe.
"Even though concealment does not afford protection against incoming fire, it may cause an adversary to momentarily hesitate,"
According to some studies, between 1 and 5% of criminals have combat training. 99% of criminals without combat training will aim at the part of the person they see, or might not shoot if they do not think they can hit the person they see. They will not usually consider that they could just shoot the part of the person they cannot see.
According to some studies, between 1 and 5% of criminals have combat training. 99% of criminals without combat training will aim at the part of the person they see, or might not shoot if they do not think they can hit the person they see. They will not usually consider that they could just shoot the part of the person they cannot see.
Articles here should be based around civilian self defense and not law enforcement. We (retired FED LEO) know what to do. The vast majority of civilian self defense situations take place within 5 feet. Don't tell them to train any further than that. Point and shoot. No they don't need an optic or flashlight mounted to there handgun. Do they need a 17 round magazines and 2 spares? No. Civilian self defense should be simplified and door kicker stuff left to curb.
Bassbob
Emissary
Plenty of us non LEO know that stuff too. And there are a lot of LEO on this forum. The content within should apply to as much of the membership as possible. It's always your choice to read or scroll on down.
And it's not my decision what a civilian "Needs".
Good points with the standing clear of cover suggestion and the random alarm for situational awareness. It may seem obvious to mention, but be sure you have a wheel/tire combo between you and danger if a vehicle is your cover. The assailant might have actually seen some of those old shows where a bad guy is taken out by a shot under a vehicle to the foot or ankle. After all, they're obviously spending quality time watching those shows or they wouldn't have coined the phrase "Five-0" for LEOs. (BTW: 5-0 isn't a real police designation - not even in the 50th state.)
Much appreciated sir.
My CCW instructor, a cop, was a maniac about maintaining situational awareness at all times in all places. Maybe that's a bit over the top, but it made a big impact on me. He even emphasized practicing in the dark at home if someone broke in. "What's your plan?" he'd bark. And I learned that it takes the average miscreant about 1.5 seconds to cover the 7 yards between you and them. Almost instantaneous at five feet. So I am now always looking around, not paranoid, just aware. Nothing's guaranteed but thankfully I'm better prepared these days.
Quick story: Sitting with our relatives during the holiday at their home, I was the only one aware of what could transpire thanks to their refusal to lock the door ("It's an upscale neighborhood," my sister-in-law said).
Understanding this stuff has been a blessing.
Quick story: Sitting with our relatives during the holiday at their home, I was the only one aware of what could transpire thanks to their refusal to lock the door ("It's an upscale neighborhood," my sister-in-law said).
Understanding this stuff has been a blessing.
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Mr. Untactical
Master Class
Agree that I'd like to see more articles on practical civilian self defense. On the equipment side, maybe I've drank the Kool-Aid, but (for me) night sights are mandatory and a red dot is highly desirable. Even if I can't get a clear sight picture before firing in a home defense scenario, those glowing Tritium vials help me find my firearm quickly if I'm waking up to a threat (or any other time in the dark). And, since I practice target acquisition with a red dot constantly, I would argue that it will also help end a threat in a low light encounter. If a home-breaker is on me before I can get a sight picture, our German Shepherd is falling down on the job!
No. You don't get to dictate what we read and share here on this forum. The article was posted by Mike H, editor of the Armory Life, and he can post what he likes. We? FED LEOs know what is best for everyone else act is getting old. You don't get to dictate what civilians or retired service, law enforcement decide to use or carry. People will train for whatever distance they desire. You're new here, how about getting to know the site and the people first before sharing your superior opinions on whatever.
HansGruber
Ronin
Isn’t that special.
Mr.W.
Professional
I wonder what absurd notions you'll share on your next visit, considering there are any to follow. Bated breath, all around. . .