Posted on Dec 7, 2015
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PO1 Todd Cousins
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There is a huge difference between being properly trained to deal with a terror or mass shooting situation and spending time on a firing range. The vast majority of even military personnel are not trained in police procedure or hostage situations. As a combat veteran I am familiar with combat and have no problem trusting any of my brothers in that situation. Not sure though we are trained to handle hostage situations or bank robberies.
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PO1 Todd Cousins
PO1 Todd Cousins
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I should note though I think we are prime people to take training and get concealed carry permits.
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Who properly trained you? Been in for a while and haven't received any sanctioned army training on how to deal with an active shooter other than online AT level 1 training. We are trained to fight as a fire team, squad, or even as low as a two man sniper team but never as a single element up against a shooter in civilian setting. Just food for thought.
But yes, we are trained more adequately in terms of lethal engagement, first aid, and critical thinking in high stress situations thab an average citizen but that doesn't make us first responder ninjas in a shooter situation.
Proper training for active shooter situations can be attained at your local NRA gun range and it can get pricey. It is definitely worth the investment if you plan to CCW carrier. I am not referring to the 1 day CC course either. It is a fairly intense 3-5 session lesson covering multiple situations.
MPs do receive more comprehensive OJT for active shooters so there's that. I am not familiar with Special Forces training on the matter but I am sure they receive some kind of training on it. Warfare training is different than what we need to be proficient CCW personnel.

That's just my 2 cents though.
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SPC Paul Missick
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Definately, the threat is apparently growing so we must be vigilant.
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PO3 Brad Phlipot
PO3 Brad Phlipot
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Absolutely! The only down side to this is we may end up getting shot by the police......they seem to have an itchy finger, maybe I'm wrong but that would be my only after thought. Anyone else feel this way?
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SPC Paul Missick
SPC Paul Missick
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if you follow the orders of the police you won't get shot
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