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Note that the article is more than five years old. I think the "Gangstas Tac Tips from the FBI" document been discussed here several times already.
One thing about cop shooters is that they're unusual; such shootings are rare by any measure. It's a heckuva lot more dangerous to be a convenience store clerk! Most bad guys would rather give up than take the weight for shooting a LEO. But if you do run into this type, they're surely "all in" for a fight to the death. That's not the response you'll get from the average mugger, who would not be expecting a rapid and lethal response from Mr. or Mrs. Joe Blow.
The article makes sense to me, in that these cop-killer types will shoot first, fire for effect, and basically show no regard for anyone or anything else. But I'm not really able to prepare adequately for that kind of attack - except by staying home! I'd rather focus on the 98% of criminal encounters where the bad guy turns and runs at the sight of a weapon.
I'd be scared of armed civilians too, if I were a mugger! At least cops have to follow rules; civilians are predictably unpredictable.
I recall an article from Massad Ayoob several years ago talking about a cop and a bad guy getting in a shootout in an interior apartment building hallway in Detroit or somewhere in that part of the country - they were less than 20' apart in a hallway about 10' wide - both the officer and the bad guy were shooting 9mms with 15 round mags - they both emptied 2 mags shooting at each other and neither one hit the other.
Forward to about 5 years ago when I was shooting PPC matches monthly - the local swat team shows up for the match - all but 2 of the guys were in the bottom of the pack - not a very good showing for guys who are supposed to be at the top of their game.
I recall an article from Massad Ayoob several years ago talking about a cop and a bad guy getting in a shootout in an interior apartment building hallway in Detroit or somewhere in that part of the country - they were less than 20' apart in a hallway about 10' wide - both the officer and the bad guy were shooting 9mms with 15 round mags - they both emptied 2 mags shooting at each other and neither one hit the other.
Forward to about 5 years ago when I was shooting PPC matches monthly - the local swat team shows up for the match - all but 2 of the guys were in the bottom of the pack - not a very good showing for guys who are supposed to be at the top of their game.
Pardon my ignorance, but for what does the department of Energy need a highly trained police force? Can't they cooperate with local law enforcement authorities in the case they need armed backup or support?
Perhaps I am not fully seeing all their responsibilities, so please educate where needed.
What is really concerning to me is the shoot first mentality of the bad guys. Whether you are a LEO or an experienced citizen that carries, you are going to have a hesitation before pulling and pointing a gun at someone because of fears of making a mistake. Law abiding people, LEO and citizens, know there are consequences for pointing a gun at someone. That leads to a decision making process that takes time, even if only a second. If you are up against a person who has no fear of the consequences of their actions, they are going to just draw and shoot without the delay of thought. Your only hope is to spot the problem before they draw, and prepare, or hope they miss with their first shot so you get off a well placed shot.
An average LEO has several tactical advantages helpful in dealing with such attacks. First of all, they always wear body armor. Sure body armor is not perfect, and stopped hits may cause a lot of damage including possible incapacitation, yet it's an advantage. Second factor is that most of the time they utilize open, easily accessible holsters. Quality of holsters and weapon systems may vary from department to department, but many have pretty good equipment. Finally, LEOs rarely operate alone. All of these are things that most of the regular citizens don't have in their arsenal. Only training deficiencies prevent LEOs from using their tactical advantages over street thugs.
I have never seen anybody that might fit the gang banger or bad guy profile at any range or shooting site that appears to be actually practicing.