Report: New gun used by LA deputies put public at risk - CNN.com
I though this was an interesting article on LA Sheriffs switching to the M&P 9mm
To quote a few things;
"We conclude that the current training program is insufficient to overcome old habits learned on other handguns," the 52-page report states. "As a result, many deputies appear to be to undertrained for the weapon they are using."
Adding to the problem was some deputies violating a basic firearms safety rule by placing their finger on the trigger prior to making the conscious decision to fire, the report states.
I though this was an interesting article on LA Sheriffs switching to the M&P 9mm
To quote a few things;
"We conclude that the current training program is insufficient to overcome old habits learned on other handguns," the 52-page report states. "As a result, many deputies appear to be to undertrained for the weapon they are using."
Adding to the problem was some deputies violating a basic firearms safety rule by placing their finger on the trigger prior to making the conscious decision to fire, the report states.