Always use appropriate tactics when standing outside of and/or entering any door.
In most cases, fi ghting back is your best option when under fi re, but there are times when it is better to make a tactical withdrawal. Besides allowing you to escape the immediate threat, a retreat will often allow you a tactical advantage, as long as you stay focused on winning.
T ough it is natural to want to call for assistance when under fi re, it is more important to neutralize the threat and/ or exit the hot zone fi rst.---
Always carry a backup gun, and carry it in a location that makes it easily acces- sible with your support hand.
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3. Learning that he was not alone. Once Deputy Schoen realized his symptoms were typical among normal people who have experienced traumatic events, he knew he wasn’t alone. It is very stressful, confusing, and fright- ening to feel isolated and misunder- stood when facing emotional pain, but knowing that others have expe- rienced the same feelings is often the best medicine for relieving that bur- den. For the same reason, peer coun- seling is extremely eff ective in dealing with PTSD. Besides giving you the opportunity to talk about your feel- ings with others who have had similar experiences, it confi rms that you are not alone.
Learn as much as you can about what to expect in the aftermath of a traumatic event and understand that, though your emotions and feelings may vary in nature and inten- sity, they are not a sign of weakness or in- sanity. Don’t ignore your reactions or try to cover them up, but have the wisdom and courage to seek help if you think you may need it. Finally, know that you are not alone.
SUMMARY Make a habit of always planning ahead, even in apparently low-risk situations.
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confi dence. Offi cers and fi rearms in- structors should consider the advan- tages of learning/teaching this skill.
Stay focused on winning in spite of fear, pain or anything else that may distract you from that goal.
T ere are several things you can do to help with your emotional recovery in the aftermath of a lethal encounter. Among them are: Learn as much as you can about the thoughts and emotions associated with these events, remember that you are not alone, and don’t be afraid to seek help if you think you may need it. PM
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