Cops are "trained" to use firearms responsibly. "Trained", as in rudimentary training for the basic street cop. Civilians can take firearms training, as well, just for defensive purposes. Most people don't expect a teacher to leave their students, and go out and hunt down a roaming shooter. Staying in place and setting up a defensive position would be a more likely scenario.
I have shot in training/competition against several different officers, and most of them were of average/below average shooting skill. Rare was the case where one would outshoot me.
My post you were responding to was tongue-in-cheek, as several here have called for gun bans/controls, but when there's trouble, call for someone to bring a gun. Doesn't really make sense, does it, if you really analyze it.
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