it might work for some I agree but I prefer the 325 to 375 rounds of centerfire ammo I send down range once a week to improve concentration and aim. that along with Clint Smith’s and Mas Ayoob’s training has eliminated any “fear” that might have been present one hell of a long time ago. substitute “prepared” in lieu of fear and I can go for that. the hell with these carpet flyin’ muslim savages.
Maybe, but everyone I've talked to that has "seen the elephant" says that if you say aren't afraid in such situations, you are lying.
Fear is not the same as panic. Training such as you indicate helps keep the natural, and healthy, fear from becoming panic or even just a distraction from the job at hand, leading to ineffectiveness.
Personally I'd just as soon never meet that elephant, but if it comes to me or mine, well, I'll be afraid, but don't intend to panic or be distracted either. (I'm a bit old to go seeking it out, but I raised my right hand and said I would if ordered. I'm afraid they don't have much use for fat old former captains (O-3))