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    You are right. Totally my fault for bringing...

    You are right. Totally my fault for bringing knowledge of/experience with the topic to the discussion.
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    Having planned and participated in insertions for...

    Having planned and participated in insertions for all three types of the locations, parachuting (particularly static-line parachuting) is a less preferable insertion method absent additional...
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    Very helpful. Thanks.

    Very helpful. Thanks.
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    Thanks. I reached out to a few people as well.

    Thanks. I reached out to a few people as well.
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    Yes. I saw that. My question was more along the...

    Yes. I saw that. My question was more along the lines of, if an agency/organization voluntarily chose to use the NTOA standard, who assessed whether they actually met the standard and with what...
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    That is very interesting information. I...

    That is very interesting information. I appreciate the links.

    I am not sure it answers my original question. How is the capability being claimed validated? Is it through self-reporting or through...
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    Apologies for taking the thread down a tangent,...

    Apologies for taking the thread down a tangent, but how are the NTOA standards listed validated? Is there some sort of independent accreditation/certification process or does the Sheriff/Chief...
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    Legitimacy of the need aside, there is a bit more...

    Legitimacy of the need aside, there is a bit more involved in conducting an airborne operation than being able to exit an aircraft.
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    For the tactical athlete, I have been impressed...

    For the tactical athlete, I have been impressed with, and seen good results from, Rob Shaul's programming.

    https://mtntactical.com/
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    Checked the zero with a new front sight

    Did a bunch of group shooting in lieu of my normal bullseye course to check the zero on a new front sight.

    Shot this 150-point Aggregate; 5 freestyle, 5 SHO, 5 WHO, all slow fire.

    147-3x. ...
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    Companion?

    Companion?
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    First five rounds (slow fire) from today’s...

    First five rounds (slow fire) from today’s Bullseye course using a new 9mm 1911.
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    The remainder was strong, but unremarkable; 287-3x. Right bias could have been the sun. I will shoot it as...
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    Thank you.

    Thank you.
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    Five rounds, slow fire One round from the...

    Five rounds, slow fire
    One round from the holster, <4.0; five times
    Five rounds from the holster, <20; twice
    Five rounds from the holster, <15; twice

    Slow fire; 50-3X
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    One round from...
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    Today’s Bullseye target

    Scored it 293-15(?)X.

    Five rounds, slow fire
    One round from the holster, <4.0; five times
    Five rounds from the holster, <20; twice
    Five rounds from the holster, <15; twice

    Pretty pleased...
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    https://www.fletc.gov/sites/default/files/imported...

    https://www.fletc.gov/sites/default/files/imported_files/reference/public-information/freedom-of-information-act-foia/reading-room/training-information/holisterStudy.pdf
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    Recently acquired from the family collection

    Family lore says my grandfather “brought it back from the war.” I have no idea if that is true but it has been in the family for more than 60 years.

    I checked the serial number on Colt’s website....
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    I think that is a prudent plan. You might...

    I think that is a prudent plan.



    You might consider taking some of the money you were planning to spend on acquiring a 1911 and the associated equipment, and applying it to a private lesson...
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    I think if you go back a reread what I wrote, you...

    I think if you go back a reread what I wrote, you will see that I said you should really consider a decision to move to the 1911. I went on to say - and I am paraphrasing myself - that moving to the...
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    I never found zeroing an IR laser at night under...

    I never found zeroing an IR laser at night under NVGs to be particularly onerous. I would agree a visible laser makes the entire process of zeroing much more convenient.
  22. It is entirely possible to cultivate a reasonably...

    It is entirely possible to cultivate a reasonably high degree of skill (think Light Pin level on the Gabe White standards) shooting 50 rounds per week/200 rounds per month. The key is disciplined...
  23. Kyle Lamb is a retired Sergeant Major, not Master...

    Kyle Lamb is a retired Sergeant Major, not Master Sergeant.
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    New PR...

    Shot this target on the Bullseye CoF I typically use as a warm-up. I was well on my way to cleaning it when I pulled one high on my first string of five in fifteen seconds. 😡 Still my best...
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    I shot this again this morning, but decided to...

    I shot this again this morning, but decided to use this CoF to replace the slow fire portion of the Bullseye course I usually warm up with; not as good...

    9-ring: 4
    10-ring: 4
    X-ring: 1
    Score...
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