Cop shooting standards are..... Atrocious.....

Published on December 22, 2024
Duration: 14:10

This video details a Florida law enforcement qualification course, highlighting its perceived low standards. The course includes drills from 1 to 15 yards, incorporating hip fire, retreating fire, strong and weak-hand only shooting, and reloads, all with strict time limits. The instructors express significant disappointment with the ease of the course, suggesting even mediocre shooters could pass with minimal effort.

Quick Summary

The Florida law enforcement firearm qualification course features drills from 1 to 15 yards, including hip fire, retreating shots, strong/weak hand shooting, and reloads within strict time limits. Instructors criticize these standards as 'pitifully bad' and 'absolute nonsense,' suggesting they are too easy for effective police preparedness.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Series Premise
  2. 01:00Focus on Florida's Qualification Standards
  3. 01:40Drill 1: 1 Yard Hip Fire and Retreat
  4. 05:03Drill 2: 3 Yards Lateral Movement
  5. 05:55Drill 3: 3 Yards Strong Hand Only
  6. 06:22Drill 4: 3 Yards Weak Hand Only
  7. 06:51Drill 5: 7 Yards Movement and Fire
  8. 07:39Drill 6: 7 Yards Reload
  9. 08:43Drill 7: 15 Yards Final Engagement
  10. 09:53Discussion: Critiquing the Standards
  11. 13:19Conclusion and Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key drills in the Florida law enforcement firearm qualification course?

The Florida qualification includes drills like drawing and firing from the hip at 1 yard while retreating, lateral movement drills at 3 yards, strong and weak-hand only shooting, and a 7-yard reload drill with a 20-second part time. It concludes with a 15-yard shooting exercise.

What criticisms are raised about the Florida law enforcement shooting standards?

Instructors criticize the standards as 'pitifully bad' and 'absolute nonsense,' suggesting they are too easy and do not adequately prepare officers for real-world threats. They also point out that some states allow multiple attempts to pass the qualification.

What are the time constraints for the drills in the Florida qualification course?

Time constraints vary by drill, including 6 seconds for the initial 1-yard drill, 3 seconds for lateral movement at 3 yards, 5 seconds for strong/weak hand drills at 3 yards, 5 seconds for movement at 7 yards, and 15 seconds for the 15-yard drill. The 7-yard reload has a 20-second part time.

What specific safety concerns are highlighted regarding law enforcement firearm qualifications?

The video criticizes qualifications that might implicitly or explicitly allow unsafe practices such as flipping a handgun upside down, unintentionally stopping the gun, or casually holstering before a drill is fully completed, indicating a lack of rigorous safety oversight.

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