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Originally Posted by Andy W.
I don't know any LEOs that shoot 300 rounds per week, I guess they shouldn't be allowed to carry a gun.
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I have been with some LEOs during qualification, and have a best friend who has conducted training and qualifications.
The average LEO is not a good shot. Many are not gun lovers, as we are, and practice very little except just before time to qualify.
The fact that one is an LEO has little bearing on his skill with his handgun. I suspect the average person on this board is better than the average LEO.
Those on SWAT are the exceptions and they are in general excellent shots, as we would hope.
FWIW I do not consider I am a particularly good shot, but used to shoot 1,000/mo. Recently as a result of ilness I have not had the energy, and my practice is down to about 400 rds/mo with my CCW guns, and 400-500 .22 from my conversion unit.
I tend to agree that it takes 300 rounds per month to maintain a high skill level. However, dry fire practice can help offset that. Today that amount of practice gets expensive.
But I can tell you from actual experience discussing the amount of shooting with friends and those who have obtained CHL that most don't shoot 25 rounds/month, and many not that many in 6 months. They can probably pass the no time limit 25 rds at 3 and 7 yards at a 12x18 target, but I sure would not consider them skilled enough to shoot inside a church.
Regards,
Jerry