The 10/2/13 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation episode titled "Take the Money and Run" begins with an armed robbery at a casino where the suspect used a strobe light sphere as a distraction. The suspect also fired his weapon and shot the security guard. This is hard to do under the circumstances presented.
Many law enforcement agencies practice shooting. Where I used to work they did what was called "butt, belly, left, and right". The value of the initial positions allowed you to practice in different positions to simulate different possibilities and circumstances you may face in the field and the use of both hands allowed for some familiarity in case your dominant hand was injured and you had to use your "weak" hand to fire your weapon.
I have also participated in practice firing a weapon in the snow, in the rain, in the wind, in the dark, and in the dark with flashing police vehicle lights. You'd be surprised how these different situations influence one's ability to hit what you are aiming at.
No wonder they call it a 'shot in the dark'. It's difficult to pull off!
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