Post by Bo/CCPU Founder on Sept 29, 2015 12:04:10 GMT -6
Mas Ayoob tells us why we need to carry backups...in the latest issue of Guns & Weapons For Law Enforcement
www.tactical-life.com/category/guns-and-weapons/
Having a second gun can save your life when...
1) Your primary piece is inaccessible
In south carolina a patrol officer is ambushed while sitting in his car, taking a shot from a perp through the driver's window. Wounded and with his duty weapon in a level III holster at his right side, he goes for his Colt Agent .38 in an ankle holster and is able to take down the shooter from inside his unit, saving his life. He had started carrying a second after reading some of Mas' writings on that subject.
2) You get separated from your main arm
State trooper gets in a roadside fight with a suspect and his gun falls out of the holster as they wrestle on the ground. He looks up to see the assailant crawling towards the dropped pistol and draws the 2nd from a pocket holster, stopping him on the spot.
3) You run your #1 pistol 'dry' (out of ammo)
NYPD stakeout cop is challenged and fought by two creeps with a handgun and rifle between them. He opens fire with his issued 12 gauge, runs it out, draws his Model 10 .38 Smith and (finally) has to go for his third-a 1911 that only stake cops are authorized to carry. The .45 finishes the task started with the (now, empty) first and second arms.
4) You're confronted by multiple crooks
Mas has been asked many times what incident not involving a peace officer included the highest round count he's aware of. Mr. Harry Beckwith (RIP, now) gets that distinction. He owned a class III gun dealership and one day six invaders came in, intending to help themselves to his entire store inventory. Mr. Beckwith opened up on them with his S&W Model 76 submachine gun in 9mm and then went to his trusty M16 when the Smith ran cold. He re-loaded (at least) one magazine, and the round count was later found to have reached approximately 105. The Model 29 on his hip remained in the holster, having never been drawn in the fight. Mr. Beckwith was shook up, but unharmed. The same could not be said for the six men who came in to do evil. None left with a beating heart. Mr. Beckwith was called before the Micanopy, FL, grand jury, who no-billed his actions.
www.tactical-life.com/category/guns-and-weapons/
Having a second gun can save your life when...
1) Your primary piece is inaccessible
In south carolina a patrol officer is ambushed while sitting in his car, taking a shot from a perp through the driver's window. Wounded and with his duty weapon in a level III holster at his right side, he goes for his Colt Agent .38 in an ankle holster and is able to take down the shooter from inside his unit, saving his life. He had started carrying a second after reading some of Mas' writings on that subject.
2) You get separated from your main arm
State trooper gets in a roadside fight with a suspect and his gun falls out of the holster as they wrestle on the ground. He looks up to see the assailant crawling towards the dropped pistol and draws the 2nd from a pocket holster, stopping him on the spot.
3) You run your #1 pistol 'dry' (out of ammo)
NYPD stakeout cop is challenged and fought by two creeps with a handgun and rifle between them. He opens fire with his issued 12 gauge, runs it out, draws his Model 10 .38 Smith and (finally) has to go for his third-a 1911 that only stake cops are authorized to carry. The .45 finishes the task started with the (now, empty) first and second arms.
4) You're confronted by multiple crooks
Mas has been asked many times what incident not involving a peace officer included the highest round count he's aware of. Mr. Harry Beckwith (RIP, now) gets that distinction. He owned a class III gun dealership and one day six invaders came in, intending to help themselves to his entire store inventory. Mr. Beckwith opened up on them with his S&W Model 76 submachine gun in 9mm and then went to his trusty M16 when the Smith ran cold. He re-loaded (at least) one magazine, and the round count was later found to have reached approximately 105. The Model 29 on his hip remained in the holster, having never been drawn in the fight. Mr. Beckwith was shook up, but unharmed. The same could not be said for the six men who came in to do evil. None left with a beating heart. Mr. Beckwith was called before the Micanopy, FL, grand jury, who no-billed his actions.