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if he isn't stopping why wouldn't you shoot him in the head?
Put the video in .5 speed and watch the movements. Under that kind of stress there is hardly any chance one could perform at that level, unless you train that way. I dont know of anyone that does or would do so willingly.if he isn't stopping why wouldn't you shoot him in the head?
The head is a small, highly mobile, armored target.if he isn't stopping why wouldn't you shoot him in the head?
Yep, especially after firing multiple ineffective rounds, pushing down to the pelvis instead of up to that tiny melon makes a lot of sense. Not the least of which is the backstop.The head is a small, highly mobile, armored target.
I was surprised he didn't shoot sooner. Being Maryland though, I have to think the hyper-political prosecutorial climate may have had something to do with it. I've seen a lot of these type of police shooting videos and there are plenty where the suspects weapon was lowered but he was advancing faster than the cop could move backwards and bad guy was shot.
The authors comment on pelvis vs head was also enlightening. I've seen this mentioned before but seeing this kind of cemented the fact that I need to change my training.
Note to newer shooters. Don't be shooting pelvis shots at an indoor range. Consider the background and angle of your rounds. Range owners do NOT like their floors being shot up.
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Luckly its attached to a rather large and clumsy anchor.The head is a small, highly mobile, armored target.
I agree Hans. May not penetrate but it sure will break a couple ribs and knock a perp on his ass. Setting up subsequent shots.Wouldn't make a difference if it was a level 2 or better.
From the look on his face and lack of reaction to being shot many times , I would say he was doped up on something.One thing I find strange about the video is the complete lack of reaction to being shoot. Even with body armor, I would expect some kind of reaction to the rounds, bit I don't see anything.
Does anyone have the rest of the story about what happened?
He was probably on the same stuff that makes @Annihilator think he's a robot....From the look on his face and lack of reaction to being shot many times , I would say he was doped up on something.
Yeah, not so much. This is the reality of taking hits to armor.I agree Hans. May not penetrate but it sure will break a couple ribs and knock a perp on his ass. Setting up subsequent shots.
The former marine/ current police captain who’s classes I’m taking pointed out the groin shot with regards to a perp wearing body armor a few months ago. It was something I hadn’t thought of before. He says they don’t advance anymore after being shot in the balls. Lol
There are many stories of people surviving trauma to the head. A "head shot" does not guarantee stopping a threat.I would still shoot him in the face! it looked like he was close enough not to miss