Woods, totally correct on this.
BLOAT.
Most LEO's are minimally trained and not really proficient. There's a state police officer who I occasionally see at the gun club I frequent. He only uses the outdoor range when there is no one else there. He shoots from behind cover, from varying distances, different positions, and seems to be making a concerted effort to improve/practice his skills. I suspect he's an atypical example.
My handgun skills are effective against well-lit paper targets at 50 feet. And maybe a bunny rabbit.