Front Line Friday #9: Range Qualification Realities

Summary

This editorial argues that most law enforcement range qualifications prioritize compliance over actual operational readiness due to structural constraints such as limited budget, time, and state POST standards. It highlights the significant disparity between the low-stress conditions of qualification and the high-stress realities of real-world firearms deployment. The article, part of the "Front Line Friday" series, suggests that agencies often structure training backward from qualification, rather than using it as a baseline for broader readiness programs.