this is an older study but the stats for more recent ones are along the same %'s
Hit Potential In Gun Fights
The police officer's potential for hitting his adversary during armed
confrontation has increased over the years and stands at slightly over 25% of
the rounds fired. An assailant's skill was 11% in 1979.
In 1990 the overall police hit potential was 19%. Where distances could be
determined, the hit percentages at distances under 15 yards were:
Less than 3 yards ..... 38%
3 yards to 7 yards .. 11.5%
7 yards to 15 yards .. 9.4%
In 1992 the overall police hit potential was 17%. Where distances could be
determined, the hit percentages at distances under 15 yards were:
Less than 3 yards ..... 28%
3 yards to 7 yards .... 11%
7 yards to 15 yards . 4.2%
The distance in this confrontation is unknown from the video because the officer is out of view but I would assume he was at his door for some of it and at the rear of his vehicle as some point too...making it about 7 yards and he hit him in the stomach...how many times I dunno...
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Originally Posted by Pearl Trade
I've seen that video before Todd. The cop fucked up because he was too scared to pull the trigger and take that clown down. He should have pulled his gun out as soon as the crazy guy jumped out of his truck. He should have beat some insane ass.
A cop should ALWAYS have his hand on his gun as he approaches the vehicle, but he should NEVER take it out unless he's threatened, which would include a man jumping out of his truck and dancing around while moving towards the officer.
It's sad what happened, but your video provides nothing to reinforce your opinion. Cop messed up, cop died.
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how does this not reinforce my point, my point was that even a traffic stop for speeding can turn into a police officer losing his life or have a fear of losing his life...this video shows just that...
you know why he hesitated? because a stupid supervisor had told him weeks earlier that if he drew his weapon again (stemming from a prior incident) he would have his job...I explained presentation of deadly force is a part of the lowest level of force which is constructive authority...."When circumstances create a reasonable belief that display of a firearm as an element of constructive authority helps establish or maintain control in a potentially dangerous situation in an effort to discourage resistance and ensure officer safety."
Obviously everyones opinion on what is reasonable is going to differ...I can respect that you don't think it was reasonable and leave it at that.
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Originally Posted by uncle phil
is this asshole dead yet?
the jerk, not the cop...
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he was sentenced to death in 2000...not sure if its been carried out yet