[EandH Dad]

Great choice. The young man deserves it. Since this happened I’ve tried a 40 yard shot several times. Even braced, it’s not an easy thing.

[marktwain]

At least the FBI has not stepped up to ruin Eli’s life... yet.

[Pennsyltucky Boy]

You’re right. Anyone who can hit a human sized target at 40 yards with a handgun while under the pressure of a crisis situation is a very cool and skilled operator. He deserves recognition for his heroic action.

[lapsus calami]

 

 

Need. Need is the key, bringing in a level of focus not otherwise casually attainable. It's all about something that you want, you need, you have to accomplish, more than anything else in the world right in that moment. Some people are susceptible, or capable of it, more than many others. I recall the story of one of the soldiers captured twenty years ago during Operation Iraqi Freedom, nerdy-looking kid with glasses who stunk at official marksmanship, but was deadly (between clearing regular weapon malfunctions) until capture. Skill sets can manifest and take over in people you would least expect it from. Seen it time and again.