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Mike Rayburn

Combat Gunfighting

Michael T. Rayburn has been involved in law enforcement since 1977, and is the author of five books. He is a former adjunct instructor for the Smith & Wesson Academy and is the owner of Rayburn Law Enforcement Training.

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Sometimes you need a searching technique that doubles as a shooting technique
We need to take our equipment and training to the next level in order to be a step above everyone else when it comes to our rifle skills
We may be in the profession to help our fellow man, but the bottom line is that we’re thrill seekers, and there’s nothing wrong with that
I’m sure we could come up with a hundred other traits that make a good street cop, but for now, take these few words of wisdom and be safe out there
Although there are no rules in a gunfight, there are simple things you can do to help prepare yourself for that fight of your life
Although there are no rules in a gunfight, there are simple things you can do to help prepare yourself for that fight of your life
Shooting is not instinctive, but the natural reactions your body has to the stress of a life-or-death encounter are, for the most part, instinctive
To avoid slipping into a “routine” during your traffic stops, one thing to consider is having a multitude of “tools” in the toolkit, using the one at each stop which makes the most sense
By constantly visualizing, reading, and listening, you can get the most out of your force-on-force training investment when you get there