Originally Posted by
Unregistered
Wrong again. It was a long time ago, but at one time qualification scores were numerical, not simply pass-fail. The scoring rings were numbered and you were graded on the points in the scoring ring. The state changed the procedure to pass-fail in order to reduce liability for LEAs. It made it harder for attorneys to make it sound as though a LEO who passed but did not score 295-300 points was somehow lacking in the necessary skill to be allowed to handle a gun. In fact, the number of rounds which actually land in the qualification area of the target do not get recorded. It is scored strictly pass or fail, However, that did not address the attorney's argument that the LEO took a shot he was not to really qualified to make, accurately. Of course, eliminating the 25 yard stage did not automatically remove this liability, but it allowed the LEA to argue that they did not expect LEOs to take shots beyond 15 yards [you noted that most police involved shootings occur at 7 yards or less]. Remember this, grasshopper, the agency is mostly, if not only, concerned with its liability, not your wellbeing.
Now, of course a LEO can make a telling shot at 80-100 yards. However, you have to ask yourself if there was any luck in landing that shot and if so how much? You also have to ask yourself if it was decisive, or only a hit?
So, thank you for allowing me to educate you on the history of State mandated LE qualification courses in Florida