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Originally Posted by Steve
Anyone who's trained is trained to shoot "double tap, center mass". It's how it's done. Intentionally shooting someone in the leg to stop them from being a threat goes against every bit of training I've ever received or heard of.
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GIGN goes for the arm holding the weapon, unless hostages are involved...
Of course, they wear body armor.
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Originally Posted by Steve
Remember, the use of deadly force is with the intent to stop someone. You're far more likely to stop them with two rounds to the chest...
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I'm not disputing that, Steve. There is no doubt whatsoever in my mind that you're right about that. What I'm wondering is whether trying to deescalate the situation would actually lower your chances of surviving the encounter so much.