Originally Posted by
mac266
After 16 years of military service (and continuing as a Reservist), five years as a cop, and 10 years as an NRA firearms instructor I've come to one conclusion. There are two groups of people who carry guns everyday professionally, and the same two groups of people scare the piss out of me with their gun safety: Cops and soldiers! Your wife may be able to shoot 40/40 on the M16 qualification course, but if all she knows about gun safety is what the Army taught her then she's probably dangerous. We (the Army) are failing. As an NRA instructor, I give the Army a big, fat "F" on safety. Take the NRA course and bring your wife, too.
I totally agree!!! It is not just the army but all branches of the military and law enforcement that need to work on safety AND sound shooting fundamentals. They really need to work on muzzle control, keeping their finger outside the trigger guard until the firearm is on target along with several other safety areas. This guy is REALLY scary. Prime example of ignorance and carelessness.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmRN00KbCr8
Sadly, most military and LE do not have sound fundamentals in handguns. If you know a person in the military or LE, suggest they take NRA courses - starting with NRA Basic Pistol. Note what Todd Jarrett says regarding training of military and LE.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysa50-plo48