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EDITOR'S NOTE

"In our November/December edition, we take a look at the stress that comes with real-life situations in which an officer must draw their firearm. How can that stress be replicated in training? Read the article below! "

Brittani Schroeder, Editor

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Accuracy under extreme stress

Your hands tremble as you grip your pistol, and you know the moment is about to come when you must pull that trigger. This is suddenly nothing like a Hollywood movie. This is real life.

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