This seems to be reliant on having multiple officers.
when the taser actually incapacitates the guy
That's a pretty solid method when the taser actually incapacitates the guy like in this staged example; otherwise, he's just dropped his weapon and endangered the civilian's and his own life.The main issue with shooting suspects is when it's unjustified. A guy coming at an officer and a civilian with a knife? Yeah, drop him.
Quote from: yekruTluftruH on June 16, 2016, 02:39:35 PM when the taser actually incapacitates the guyI'm not gonna lie, I'm surprised the copper got that close to him, even though it was just a demonstration.
I'd say that there are non-lethal areas that should be aimed for first, like the legs or shoulders.
Quote from: IMPERIAL GUNNER on June 16, 2016, 02:47:26 PMI'd say that there are non-lethal areas that should be aimed for first, like the legs or shoulders. There's really no "non-lethal" body part to aim for; limbs contain vital arteries and nerves; extremities control motor functions and tactile response; the shoulders also contain arteries and are dangerously close to vital organs, etc. And then there's risk of ricochet or hitting somebody behind the target due to a miss. Center of mass is the safest target.
Quote from: IMPERIAL GUNNER on June 16, 2016, 02:47:26 PMQuote from: yekruTluftruH on June 16, 2016, 02:39:35 PMThat's a pretty solid method when the taser actually incapacitates the guy like in this staged example; otherwise, he's just dropped his weapon and endangered the civilian's and his own life.The main issue with shooting suspects is when it's unjustified. A guy coming at an officer and a civilian with a knife? Yeah, drop him.Exactly. I do agree in some cases it is justified to utilize a firearm, although those American cops in the first clip probably don't know when it is, as they come off as trigger-happy. I'd say that there are non-lethal areas that should be aimed for first, like the legs or shoulders. However, almost everyone who is deranged enough to come at an officer with a knife might not stop even then.Jesus, it's unbelievable how uneducated people are when it comes to firearms. No offense, but the amount of times I've seen this "aim for non lethal areas" meme is making me sick to my stomach. You ALWAYS aim for center mass. Especially if somebody's rushing you and adrenaline is pumping. Life isn't a video game, it's much more difficult to aim a gun than you'd think.
Quote from: yekruTluftruH on June 16, 2016, 02:39:35 PMThat's a pretty solid method when the taser actually incapacitates the guy like in this staged example; otherwise, he's just dropped his weapon and endangered the civilian's and his own life.The main issue with shooting suspects is when it's unjustified. A guy coming at an officer and a civilian with a knife? Yeah, drop him.Exactly. I do agree in some cases it is justified to utilize a firearm, although those American cops in the first clip probably don't know when it is, as they come off as trigger-happy. I'd say that there are non-lethal areas that should be aimed for first, like the legs or shoulders. However, almost everyone who is deranged enough to come at an officer with a knife might not stop even then.
A typical police taser has an effective range of about 5 meters
You ALWAYS aim for center mass.
Quote from: challengerX on June 16, 2016, 02:53:50 PMYou ALWAYS aim for center mass.Yup. If you're gonna shoot somebody, you'd better go for the chest. Best way to drop 'em quicky.
Quote from: IMPERIAL GUNNER on June 16, 2016, 04:51:15 PMI too am in agreementoh my god
I too am in agreement
>20 coppers for one guyI mean, I get the idea behind it but it's a pretty wasteful use of police resources.
So.... you boys over there actually unironically say "coppers"...
Quote from: 卐RIGHT WING DAS SQUAD卐 on June 16, 2016, 05:35:05 PMSo.... you boys over there actually unironically say "coppers"...It's honestly the best term for the police that exists.
Quote from: IMPERIAL GUNNER on June 16, 2016, 05:34:52 PMQuote from: challengerX on June 16, 2016, 05:13:45 PMQuote from: IMPERIAL GUNNER on June 16, 2016, 04:51:15 PMI too am in agreementoh my godWhat? Is it because you are surprised I'm agreeing, or do you not like the meme that statement has turned into?I'm just happy to see my meme grow
Quote from: challengerX on June 16, 2016, 05:13:45 PMQuote from: IMPERIAL GUNNER on June 16, 2016, 04:51:15 PMI too am in agreementoh my godWhat? Is it because you are surprised I'm agreeing, or do you not like the meme that statement has turned into?
British police show US cops how to arrest people without shooting them
