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Arm's-length.(SPEAK OUT: YOUR FORUM TO PONTIFICATE, PONDER AND PROBE)(Letter to the editor)
- Article from:
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American Handgunner
- Article date:
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July 1, 2008
- Author:
- Orenberg, Edwin L.
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I'm writing to ask you a question I haven't been able to find an answer to. Back in 1975 when I went through the Arizona Police Academy, we were taught to keep the flashlight out to the side, arms length for night work. It has changed so the light is in front of the officer and makes him a better target for the bad guys. Why is that? Is it because police departments have gone to semiautos and they need both hands on the weapon? When I went through the academy we were using what you call wheel guns. Yes you are correct--they are better than semiautos.
Thanking you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter.
P.S.: I have every edition of American ...