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The Strike Report QUOTE OF THE MONTH:
~Gen. George S. Patton~ ARE YOU SATISFIED? A Gunfighting Lesson From:
"The Shootist" Gillom: "Mr. Books, my grouping of shots were tighter than yours. How is it you've killed so many men?" Books: "First thing is, that target wasn't shooting back at you. Second, most men at that last second will flinch. I won't!" In my opinion there are several very good points that are made in this one gunfighting lesson given to young Gillom. 1 First, understanding the dynamics of a shooting: it won't be static! 2 Second, learning to fight through the initial shock and fear of the violence being directed at you. 3 Third, responding or initiating in kind with willful purpose, that is, with both mental and physical focusing. 4 Fourth, remembering that smoothness equates with speed and accuracy, "If you're not hitting, you're not winning!" 5 Fifth, having the guts to service the threat until it is neutralized. Too many officers like to shoot once or twice and then check out their handy-work. A word of advice, the bad guys are not so inclined. I advocate staying on the threat and working the trigger proficiently until the threat is neutralized. 6 Sixth, you have to train and practice, and do it with a positive attitude. If you are satisfied with going to the range once or twice a year and shooting on a static target and feel you are staying on the cutting edge of tactics and shooting skills, then you are being unwise. Remember the Combat Triad: Mental Attitude - Marksmanship - Weapon Manipulation Skills. All three of these things must be practiced on a regular basis in order to maintain a level of proficient confidence. If there are budgetary constraints and your particular agency doesn't do that much training or maybe none at all, here is a novel idea...take the initiative and practice on your own! Even if it is nothing more than getting some dry-firing time done or practicing weapon manipulation skills. You would be surprised how much that helps you to maintain and improve your overall skills. Special Note: Strike International would like to acknowledge and pay our deepest respect to some of the U.S. Army personnel we know who have recently been deployed to Afghanistan. To these young lions we wish God speed, mission success and a safe return home.
Jack C. Perritt Note: Courses being conducted in April are closed to specific agency training only. If you wish to host a Strike International school please contact us on our website email or you may call (903) 396-7698.
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