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TX Investigator:
As I thought about this last night, I have to apologize if I offended you in some way. I was only trying to make two points being (1) that shot placement matters more that caliber when talking 9mm up and (2) that head shots should be taken as a last resort after COM has failed or if it is the only shot you have.

It appears that I misread your statement as a recommendation to take headshots as a first resort. I am glad you don't teach that since every training I have had and every reputable source I have talked to recommend shooting COM first. Again, if I offended you, I am sorry.

TX Investigator:

You stated "if I am confident that I can make a head shot I would not hesitate to do so." That sure sounds like advocating head shots before COM. I am glad you don't teach that!!

Your sarcasm is misplaced and unwelcome.

TX Investigator,

Heads are small targets, particularly considering that you really only have a small area on the head to hit to shut a BG down. That makes it hard target to hit in the right spot under pressure, even by skilled shooters. If I am in his position and have a COM shot, that's what I am going to take first. If that doesn't work, then I'll try the harder shot.

Who knows, maybe he did aim COM and he missed those, then put one in the guys forehead. Any as someone else said, it did stop the fight.

It sounds like the bullet hit him in the forehead which is the toughest part of the head. Not really a good place to shoot someone. So I don't think the real problem is the caliber as much as placement. You have to wonder why the victim was shooting for the head instead of COM.

BTW, how cold is it in Port Arthur this time of year. I didn't think it ever got cold there.