29 Oct 01

>From a friend newly on active military duty:

"Since I am now activated, I decided to look at Army pistol doctrine and training materials currently available. There is recognition that a pistol may need to be reloaded in combat. Of course, that recognition is tempered with the caution:

‘NOTE: These procedures should only be used in combat, not on firing ranges.. - (FM 23-35 Combat Training with Pistols and Revolvers)

I guess you're just supposed to figure out how to do it AFTER you get into combat!"

The Army is still afraid of guns.

/John