Since background was asked for:
12 years Airborne/Light Infantry, 12 years security work, currently on an SRT team. Multiple Training courses, Federal and private.
I thin if someone hadn't questioned Mister Howes integrity awhile back, perhaps he would chime in here to clarify his position. I've trained with him multiple times, and IIRC he believes shooting on the move is a 7 yard and in skill.
Pat Rogers has you do it from 25mtrs
LAV, as recall somewhere around 15, which is also where my current organizations requires you to qual on SOM. I think 15 mtrs is about the practical limit.
One needs to differentiate from "green" infantry type operations, and "black" hostage rescue/CQB type operations, where more precision is generally required.
As noted, when clearing rooms/structures as part of a team, one can not stop to shoot, or for a shot team mate, etc. as this will cause the entire stack to stumble. The priority is to get thru the door. Once your reach your point of domination, yea, you'll probably "Stand and deliver".
I've talked to members of a very active and respected SWAT team, and they know for a fact, well trained shooters, will "groucho" walk on an entry. You do what you are trained to do. If you can not move at a good pace and shoot accurately, you need to train more. You do not need to run.
Yes, much of this is directed at .mil and LE type operators. This is why you need to vet the instructor you intend to train with, learn his background, and what and why he teaches in his course. It may not be for you. Also, they can only expose you to TTP's, concepts, etc in 3 days, not turn you into a commando.
One thing I disagree with, is the interpretation of various videos and FoF AAR's. Much like the "point shooting" arguments, I do not believe, you should just throw up your arms in despair(figuratively) and say "well this is what I'm gonna do" or "this is all I can hope to do under stress". Ya ever wonder why fighter pilots aren't crashing left and right?
What I think you need to do, is understand what is needed, and train to do that. That means delivering accurate rapid fire to an adversary. That almost always means using your sights, perhaps backpedaling, turning around and running, or looking for cover that is too far away, is not the best solution.
When hommie is holding his gat above eye level and sideways, throwing bullets out of it, perhaps finding your front sight, and putting two to the body, is a better solution then running for cover that may or may not be there.
Bob
" Some people say..any tactic that works is a good tactic,...I say, anything can work once" former ABQ swat Sgt.
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