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by Scott B.
Wed Sep 08, 2021 1:54 pm
Forum: The Crime Blotter
Topic: 5 Officers Shot In Houston - Pray
Replies: 690
Views: 213402

Re: 5 Officers Shot In Houston - Pray

Trial delays are common in normal times. Not surprising in whatever we want to call these times.
by Scott B.
Tue Sep 07, 2021 8:47 am
Forum: The Crime Blotter
Topic: 5 Officers Shot In Houston - Pray
Replies: 690
Views: 213402

Re: 5 Officers Shot In Houston - Pray

Well, I'm sure he expects to be a witness at some point. He's at Miami PD these days.
by Scott B.
Fri Sep 03, 2021 1:15 pm
Forum: Instructors' Corner
Topic: The New LTC Test - needs a redo
Replies: 6
Views: 15300

Re: The New LTC Test - needs a redo

My standard pre-test spiel includes the line, "Test writing is a skill. It is not one that Regulatory Services Division has...."
by Scott B.
Wed Sep 01, 2021 7:15 pm
Forum: Instructors' Corner
Topic: The New LTC Test - needs a redo
Replies: 6
Views: 15300

The New LTC Test - needs a redo

If you haven't taken the new LTC test, I encourage you to do it as soon as you receive the materials. RSD needs, 1) an editor, 2) have actual instructors take their tests and provide feedback, and 3) generate a new test. I counted 6 questions I had issues with. One needs a complete rewrite. Also, I ...
by Scott B.
Wed Sep 01, 2021 10:09 am
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: Sig P320 un-commanded discharges
Replies: 35
Views: 15167

Re: Sig P320 un-commanded discharges

Beiruty wrote: Mon Aug 30, 2021 1:52 pm Do those P320 issued to service members and LEO have a manual safety?
Yes, and the M17/M18 never had the issue the commercial 320 side corrected in 2017.
by Scott B.
Thu Aug 26, 2021 9:23 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: Sig P320 un-commanded discharges
Replies: 35
Views: 15167

Re: Sig P320 un-commanded discharges

The P320 is a safe gun. The 'drop issue' was corrected in 2017. This detective's gun is a post 2017 gun. From the picture, it's either an X model or more likely a PRO LE model. What was happening in that purse we cannot know. However, it didn't go 'bang' without some sort of external force being app...
by Scott B.
Thu Aug 26, 2021 9:28 am
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: Sig P320 un-commanded discharges
Replies: 35
Views: 15167

Re: Sig P320 un-commanded discharges

She's pictured with w/ a full size P320 X or PRO in a Serpa holster with a big paddle. That's a large holster, fairly weighty firearm shoved into a purse with an easy to release retention holster.
by Scott B.
Sat Aug 14, 2021 8:39 pm
Forum: Instructors' Corner
Topic: Time to modernize qual - allow Red Dots
Replies: 29
Views: 22476

Re: Time to modernize qual - allow Red Dots

I think we should all bring this issue to DPS' attention at upcoming renewal sessions, which I do on the afternoon of Aug. 24. Continued no-gos on lasers could be understandable as even the green ones are virtually worthless in the daylight. FWIW, I put a semi-pricey red dot on a "training&quo...
by Scott B.
Wed Aug 04, 2021 10:29 am
Forum: Instructors' Corner
Topic: 2021 - back to Austin
Replies: 43
Views: 27554

Re: 2021 - back to Austin

I stayed at that Orangewood Suites near the new location about 6 yrs ago. It wasn't terrible.
by Scott B.
Fri Jul 30, 2021 1:26 pm
Forum: Instructors' Corner
Topic: Time to modernize qual - allow Red Dots
Replies: 29
Views: 22476

Re: Time to modernize qual - allow Red Dots

As far as I can tell, this should be a simple administrative action on the part of RSD/DPS. There's no statutory language on optics for LTC. Our job as instructors is not to tell students what to carry. We all have our opinions.The shoot test is pass/fail. Red dots are not going away and as more and...
by Scott B.
Fri Jul 30, 2021 10:35 am
Forum: Instructors' Corner
Topic: Time to modernize qual - allow Red Dots
Replies: 29
Views: 22476

Time to modernize qual - allow Red Dots

With the explosion of red dots on guns including OEM direct from the manufacturer, has there been any movement from RSD/DPS to modernize the qualification shoot restrictions? Don't know about you, but more and more students are showing up with red dots. When this rule was written, an optic on a hand...
by Scott B.
Sat Jul 10, 2021 8:36 am
Forum: Instructors' Corner
Topic: 2021 - back to Austin
Replies: 43
Views: 27554

Re: 2021 - back to Georgetown?

... so as not to overwhelm the system
.... If you get a Bad Gateway error, just keep refreshing. It was a little glitchy for me:
Heh, and that's probably why RSD sends that email out in batches. :tiphat:
by Scott B.
Fri Jul 09, 2021 7:56 pm
Forum: Instructors' Corner
Topic: 2021 - back to Austin
Replies: 43
Views: 27554

Re: 2021 - back to Georgetown?

All instructors should get the email. They just do in batches, probably alphabetically, so as not to overwhelm the system.
by Scott B.
Fri Jul 09, 2021 4:00 pm
Forum: Instructors' Corner
Topic: 2021 - back to Austin
Replies: 43
Views: 27554

2021 - back to Austin

Actual LTC content!

Looks like we're all headed to Georgetown if today's email is accurate. "...you will receive an invitation email containing class dates along with the instructions for reserving your spot in a class."
by Scott B.
Fri Jul 09, 2021 10:57 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Safe / unsafe areas to stay for NRA meeting
Replies: 10
Views: 4982

Re: Safe / unsafe areas to stay for NRA meeting

Right now the roadways are the most dangerous place in Houston, between moron wrong-way drivers, idiots live facetiming as they drive, and the daily 'road rage' shootings, bring your mine resistant vehicle when you come.

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