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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated September 1, 1954 reads "Combat style shooting taught - Police recruits, many of whom will eventually be assigned to the Valley area, receive instruction in combat shotting as part of regular training at Los Angeles Police Academy in Elysian Park. The range, recognized as one of the top combat firing lines in the country, teaches the officer to draw without warning and fire from stances which reduce his silhouette and afford maximum cover."; See images #00126187 through #00126194 for all photos in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Los Angeles Police Academy Los Angeles (Calif.).--Police Department--Officials and employees Men--California--Los Angeles Police--California--Los Angeles Police shooting ranges--California--Los Angeles Police training--California--Los Angeles Targets (Shooting)--California--Los Angeles Los Angeles (Calif.) Elysian Park (Los Angeles, Calif.) Group portraits Portrait photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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