#1 - One Shot, One Kill?
During tacticals, many reenactors will often shoot once and assume they hit their target. Your average soldier is not a sniper. Call of Duty is not a valid reference point.
In reality, one shot is not sufficient to hit someone much less be fatal. Some estimates from WWII show over 25,000 rounds needed to get a single enemy fatality. Negative effects such as adrenaline, distractions, weather, movement, and erratic breathing will all affect your ability to shoot straight.
Even under the best of circumstances, such as shooting on a target range you may not even be able to hit center of mass 100% of the time. So why would you think you could do it at a tactical?
For blank fire tacticals to ensure a realistic result you should fire at least 2-3 times to ensure a hit. If the target is moving, it would require 3-4 shots at least and that is being optimistic.
Try going to the gun range and practice shooting from different positions using your rifle and see the results. Standing, kneeling, and prone. Then start moving around shooting at the same target and you will notice your shot pattern get even worse.
If more units trained their members to use more realistic shooting habits, I think it would improve the tactical experience.
During tacticals, many reenactors will often shoot once and assume they hit their target. Your average soldier is not a sniper. Call of Duty is not a valid reference point.
In reality, one shot is not sufficient to hit someone much less be fatal. Some estimates from WWII show over 25,000 rounds needed to get a single enemy fatality. Negative effects such as adrenaline, distractions, weather, movement, and erratic breathing will all affect your ability to shoot straight.
Even under the best of circumstances, such as shooting on a target range you may not even be able to hit center of mass 100% of the time. So why would you think you could do it at a tactical?
For blank fire tacticals to ensure a realistic result you should fire at least 2-3 times to ensure a hit. If the target is moving, it would require 3-4 shots at least and that is being optimistic.
Try going to the gun range and practice shooting from different positions using your rifle and see the results. Standing, kneeling, and prone. Then start moving around shooting at the same target and you will notice your shot pattern get even worse.
If more units trained their members to use more realistic shooting habits, I think it would improve the tactical experience.