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why are so many trigger-happy cops such lousy shots? (we have the problem up here too, always amazes me) -- (pic)

Posted by mud Sep 16 '24, 08:47

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A study of NYPD showed that only 25% of shots fired hit their intended target, the saddest part was that included half dozen suicides -- nm - zeitgeist Sep 16, 10:30
Right? -- nm - Stormtroopers Sep 16, 09:29
A few years back they shot at someone in midtown and hit everything except the suspect. People on the street, light poles, planters - Krusty Sep 16, 09:01 4
- Footage -- (link) - Max Sep 16, 09:22 [youtube] 3
  - three minutes of absolute, non-stop genius -- nm - Beryllium Sep 16, 10:00
  - Ha! -- nm - Krusty Sep 16, 09:46
  - the music is awesome. -- nm - mud Sep 16, 09:26
I don't know anything about marksmanship but I wonder if anyone is a "good shot" in an enclosed crowded place? -- (edited) - ty97 Sep 16, 08:56 1
- No. Most people don't drill enough under legitimate circumstances to be able to override the natural inclination to not kill someone. - Will Hunting Sep 16, 09:03
they panic. - colin Sep 16, 08:49

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