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Old 12-24-2014, 11:56 AM  
Sly
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Originally Posted by directfiesta View Post
FYI, cops are supposed to be trained to shoot to incapacitate the assailant unless their life is in direct danger .
No, they aren't. Why? Because it's a myth. It looks good on TV, but shooting a guy in the shoulder to guarantee he doesn't shoot back is, well, a myth.

Having a gun pointed at the officer qualifies as his life being in danger.
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