[Calimwulf]

You've got a 6" width window to take a hostage through a few innocents in front of him at 30 feet.

Can you thread that needle and make the shot? How confident are you that you could make that shot 100% of the time?

Have you ever tried to thread the needle between targets that only leave you that 6" window?

With a rifle, not with a handgun.

I wouldn't feel confident with a handgun at 30 feet, 18 feet or under is where I train.

Darn good question

 

[Calimwulf]

I train at 15 yrds and in normally, but that last mag or two shooting at "distance" has always served me well when a precision shot needs to be taken [ as it verifies my basics are spot on ]. And if your basics are spot on, then threading the needle is really a duck walk

When you ask these kinds of question, I tend to go with my instincts. They have served me well over the years.

My initial instinct was to move closer using the innocents to block my targets view. It was not an option.

Lack of confidence will make one miss the easiest of shots.

The easiest person in the world to lie to is oneself, I haven't ever lied to myself when lives are on the line and shooting is involved. Mind you, risk management might mean I'll take the shot anyway, but at that point I'll live with what happens regardless of the outcome.

 

[Calimwulf]

If my first instinct was to move closer because I'd not trained at longer than normal distances, I'd be out there shooting distances until I had to confidence to make the shot.

It all comes down to command of the basics. Gain that at longer than normal distances, you'll know what your capable of. Once you know what you're actually capable of, you only have to consider the circumstances [ whether it's make the shot or wait for a better opportunity.

No argument from me boss.

Thank you for the what if!