sidheshooter
Member
I've noticed that this drill comes up in commentary with some degree of regularity here at THR, and for good reason given its iconic status as a concept. While I'm sure that virtually everyone found logged in to ST&T is familiar with the drill, I'm wondering if everyone has also read the original swat magazine article that gave it the name?
http://www.theppsc.org/Staff_Views/Tueller/How.Close.htm
In reading the vintage piece, I got two definite take-aways: Situational Awareness and use of cover. The first is always a good idea, and the second is every bit as useful when dealing with edged or impact weapon offenders as it is with firearm assaults.
Lastly, if these two concepts fail (or are impractical, as would be the case in many interview situations) then it would be a very good idea to have solid empty hand bridging skills in order to recreate a gap in which to access your own weapon.
Good food for thought sponsored by the year 1983; a year that gave us Chicken McNuggets, Microsoft word, the Grenada invasion, Martin Luther King day, the Swatch watch and the Tueller drill.
What can I say? I'm a history buff...
http://www.theppsc.org/Staff_Views/Tueller/How.Close.htm
In reading the vintage piece, I got two definite take-aways: Situational Awareness and use of cover. The first is always a good idea, and the second is every bit as useful when dealing with edged or impact weapon offenders as it is with firearm assaults.
Lastly, if these two concepts fail (or are impractical, as would be the case in many interview situations) then it would be a very good idea to have solid empty hand bridging skills in order to recreate a gap in which to access your own weapon.
Good food for thought sponsored by the year 1983; a year that gave us Chicken McNuggets, Microsoft word, the Grenada invasion, Martin Luther King day, the Swatch watch and the Tueller drill.
What can I say? I'm a history buff...