Final note about law enforcement reminisces:
Back in the early-mid 80's, Oklahoma taught fast draw techniques as part of the State Law Enforcement Academy. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol carried open top bucket holsters with a thumb strap that may or may not be latched, and preached about marksmanship and quick draw principles.
It saved my life a few times. I dont know if they still do or not, but it was really valuable training.
I went out with a Virginia law Enforcement officer to the range a few months back (this person was picking on me about being old and slow since I retired-LOL). At the 25 yard line I drilled every round through the bull, and then I went into non-aimed reflexive quick draw techniques ( for close encounters) at 7 yards.
Drew from the hip and drilled the bull every time without my arm leaving my hip area...they freaked!
Freaked even more when I told them it was standard training when I did academy and people failed out of the academy if they didnt master it.
I dont get accused of losing my edge anymore..LOL