Is STOPPING POWER a MYTH?
Paul Harrell emphasizes that effective handgun use in a self-defense scenario hinges on practical training under stress, not just theoretical stopping power. He highlights the importance of practicing magazine reloads and manipulations with shaky or bloody hands, as all firefights involve movement. The FBI's 2014 study concluding handgun stopping power is a myth is discussed, with the consensus shifting towards shot placement being paramount.











