Modern people seriously underestimate the power of a simple butcher knife.

We were trained this way in Law Enforcement; but I would also that you don't just stand there, but practice drawing and firing as you put more distance and angle to your possible assailant. I might also add that you practice the "point and shoot method" at these shorter distances as well; but above all; STAY VIGILANT!

The Tueller Drill was created and tested in warm weather wearing light clothing in full daylight, with professionals who knew in advance that they would be attacked by a person with a weapon. Test subjects were mentally prepared, focused on the known attacker - as opposed to someone who was surprised and distracted. Most attacks are "unannounced" .. in poor lighting .. the attacker's weapon is often concealed and the victim's concealed carry weapon is holstered under layers of clothing. Most people would be lucky to even draw their weapon in 1.5 seconds during a surprise attack, let alone fire two accurate shots before being knifed or clubbed.

Training to draw your weapon is the most important point, however I’m not sure I would stand in the same place but move backwards or sidewards and possibly create even more space as he attacks.

This is a good reason to carry a snubnose .38 with an enclosed hammer. If you're wearing a jacket, you can point and fire the weapon from inside the jacket pocket. I carry a S&W model 642. In many situations, you may sense a threat, but may not be certain of the other person's intentions until they are too close and it's too late to draw a conventional pistol. Any time you draw and display a weapon, you have a problem. Pulling a weapon when there is no verifiable threat will get you in trouble. Not pulling a weapon when there is an actual threat will get you killed. You can have your hand on your weapon in your pocket, have it aimed at the oncoming potential threat with your finger on the trigger, and no one is the wiser if you don't have to fire. And it's relatively safe too.

As a former Leo firearms instructor you are one of the few people that understands what Tueller was showing by his example of moving and not standing still during deadly force or the distance an attacker can cover and make contact with you. Excellent job…

"If you're not shooting you should be reloading if your not reloading you should be moving if you're not moving someone is going to put your head on a stick."

Great video. Love how you keep it short and to the point. With no commercials or plugs for your channel or anything else. Way to go! And this drill is important. Everyone needs to know it,

Danny Crow messed this up in Justified.😂

Putting rounds on target will not guarantee that you will not get cut anyway. The best option is movement, and not in the direction you might think.

I was taught years ago to quickly retreat circling while drawing my weapon. Adds time and distance to my advantage while also increases the possibility of the attacker stumbling over their own feet.

Why are you trying to clear your shirt and simultaneously draw your gun both with the right hand? Clear the shirt with the left, draw with the right.

An average person CAN NOT draw and put two shots on target in 1.5 seconds... At all...

Move off the X and also have hand skills you may need to initially defend/ open distance/ angle off, before you get to your side arm. I always remind myself I may never even be able to get to the gun

The Tueller drill as practiced by an experienced knife handler in academy videos, drew and deployed a folding knife from concealment as they were closing, on trainee officers who were only prompted to simulate a room check scenario. Brandishing a visible blade alters factors significantly... without those cues, just getting off-line and drawing might be suboptimal.

Add lateral movement to the exercise. You can't outrun them backwards, and you're more likely to trip and fall if you try. Move laterally and make them chase you in a circle, always angling to the side of their trajectory and looking for obstacles to put between you. They can't chase you as fast and you'll get your hits before they get theirs.

I understand the power of training. But then modify it to optimize it. You don't have to stay in one spot. Move like your life depends on it. Draw on the move. Create angles away from the threat. Then, neutralize the threat.

Dennis set this up for cops and duty rigs. You need MORE space time when your draw is from a concealed belt rig, or you need to have a pocket rig and have your hand ON your gun, in the pocket, in a firing grip.

Situational awareness is the key, that and entirely avoiding getting into the situation. My main concern had been when traveling, placing myself on high alert when stopping for gas or at rest areas. Since we're older now I tend to avoid driving at night so there is that reduction also. Still I see people at gas stations completely unaware of any thing, totally engrossed in their phone.

Airsoft makes realistic air guns like Glock that feels exactly the same to draw. Great practice.

awesome video under 2 mins thank you

That makes a good case for always carrying a round in the pipe.

Good video... You should always assume they are going to attack and practice over and over for it. Look for the warning signs and never make yourself look like an easy target as this will dissuade many opportunistic people from tageting you.

i remember chuck noris performing this in court

Hey, has anyone forwarded this to the Secret Service? They could really use something like this.

james coburn started this fad in the 1960's action flick = the magnificent 7'

Another thought, the only way to guarantee an immediate stop using a handgun is to strike the central nervous system. That means even if multiple shots hit vital organs you can still be hit or cut by a running attacker. I'd consider moving on a diagonal away creating distance and changing the angle of attack, while engaging the threat. Also worth a mention, once the attacker is hit n past you falling down, stop shooting as they are no longer a threat.

“If you shoot an attacker more than 21 feet away from you, then you will spend the rest of your life in prison, but if you shoot an attacker within 21 feet in front of you…then you will spend the rest of your life in prison. The world is becoming more sympathetic toward people who will decide to take your life, and when they do either your life is over, or both of your lives are over. The only difference is you’ll be in a cell and they’ll be in the morgue.” -My CCW instructor

Been there done that, none of the SF forces I was with could get a round in the target

Here come the 'experts' to enlighten all of us with their opinionated brilliance. 😊

Video could be useful in court in some jurisdictions.

Even if I ace the draw and get good hits, I'm not just gonna stand there and let the guy fall on me with a knife. You should always be ready to move before the attacker reaches you no matter what condition he's in.

Even if you beat the bad guy, he arrives with enough momentum to stab you. Nobody wins. Get off the X, sprint to his left if his weapon is held in his right hand. Try this drill with airsoft.

I suppose I would try to reason with the knife wielder...as he was slicing me up.

Meanwhile somewhere in louisana, where ever jerry miculak is there is a fellow that can draw and fire 25 rounds of 500 magnum from a 5 shot revolver in that copious amount of time of 1.5 seconds. So would the miculack drill be the same as this but at a distance of 2”

What if I draw and have pistol at ready position? Is that brandishing?

So someone that does enough training and learns enough muscle memory they could shoot the target faster?

GOOD STUFF, REMEMBER IT WELL. I SUBSCRIBED.

And then you have to factor in those who are afraid to carry with one in the chamber. They have to rack the weapon before being able to fire the first shot.

Good guy needs to learn to step back and draw.!!!!

Best way to defeat this is to fall back or side on the ground … He has to stop or at least slow down as it will confuse the hell out of the attacker … that buys time to draw and fire … the other thing about this drill is they always show the attacker standing still exhibiting his weapon … you better be drawing do not give him the first move ….

Victim needs to side step or at least move off line while drawing. At that range, just point and shoot...no need to aim. Practice, practice, and practice some more!

Does anyone know the tail number of this BUFF?

Excellent demonstration

Most cops don't even understand this reality.

Another reason I always carry outside waistband. Speeds up draw time drastically when you don’t have to lift up your shirt and can just reach to your side and pull. I can draw, aim and get a shot on center of mass in less than 1.5 seconds

am new to CC,what about a revolver in a pocket,just shoot,no slice or holster to worry about?

Something about the difference between a duel and an assault, maybe? Oh, and your neighbors aren’t thrilled either.

What's faster, action or reaction?

That guy needs a better holster than his jeans pocket lol. He could be faster if he had a nice kydex holster.

Duck, dodge and dive?

But if you juke the attacker it buys you time to empty out that clip.

Step off the X when the subject starts his attack,...... move move move

My 2 cents. This way of thinking is irrelevant. Because in the drill you are ready and waiting and expecting. In real life a bad guy will attack when you are distracted and not expecting. So even IF he is 21 feet away he will not let you know his intentions. Hey buddy, you got the time? Boom. Gotcha. Hey man your shoes untied. Gotcha.

We practiced this in the dojo and the shooter either steps to the side quickly or falls backwards while shooting.

Why do they always do these drills with the guy with the gun just standing there? I mean seriously are you just going to stand there or are you going to step out of the way while you're drawing your weapon?

Why was the good guy just standing there like an idiot. You can move while you draw.

911 left Hand. Fast draw done before.. = homie first seen

As if the „good guy“ would carry a gun.

Dan Inosanto did it best...😉

Even b level competitors have a hard time placing 2 shots in 1.5 seconds. It isn’t easy.

You have the same amount of time to dive behind a dumpster If a helicopter is about to crash into you from 100' away. Be vigilant, people.

I’ve never understood why nearly everyone insist on drawing their gun…I guess most people need to aim, but really, at 10 feet?? 😮I would never want to fire on any person, and the only way I would ever do so is if I felt that my own life was at risk (or another innocent person), so I would imagine that most revolver defense would be at close range. I would simply raise enough to get the barrel pointed at them or, with my hip holser, raise my leg, point it at the danger. I understand that most people draw, aim, and fire, but I started hunting when I was 4 yrs old. I dont even aim a pistol 90% of the time. I only consistently aim with rifles, not even shotguns; I have instinctual muscle memory after so many years. I think your recommendation of practice is the key point to be learned here. The more you learn, the more you will be prepared, and the more cognizant you will be of your own capabilities and limitations. In this video, I would have simply twisted that holster to point the barrel end at the danger and that would have been that. I woudnt have even bothered drawing the weapon. No need to draw in this case; every step that person comes closer is increasing the probability of his demise.

no slide

But it is hilarious that police with drawn pistols will use this as justification for shooting someone with a knife. The whole point of the Tueller drill is the need to draw first. If you have already drawn your weapon, the 21 foot "rule" has no validity. Conversely, if your weapon isn't in a duty rig and harder to draw, the rule likewise has no validity.

Simply advice for 15feet distance - step back

The biggest lesson from Tueller's research is to NOT just stand there, draw, shoot, and count on your wimpy little pistol bullets to keep you safe. Move, parry, attack... do all of the other "in a fight" stuff that you would do if you didn't have a gun, and then add the element of the gun.

What no four count draw and extension to a weaver stance ???? Real information here that most "armed citizens" cant / wont comprenend

This 21 foot thing is kinda imaginary, like how fast that car canngo from 0-60.😅

Et aussi, de bouger de côté. Et Déjà si vous voyez une arme, la votre doit être sortie. Soyez prudent, ça devient de plus en plus mauvais.

Draw first Ask questions later

The attacker aint exactly Carl Lewis. Just saying

That's why your gun cannot and should not be your crutch. You should know how to handle yourself without a weapon, footwork skills and basic combat skills, which would give you a few more seconds of time to more effectively use your gun.

Get off the X.

No way 98% of people can recognize a threat, draw and shot 1.5!!!!! Ridiculous to say that.

This whole premise is based on a faulty assumption. The assumption that the man with the gun is an idiot. This whole “drill” falls apart the second the man with the gun uses his brain and takes steps in either direction to the side while drawing his weapon or starts walking backwards while drawing his weapon. Another way of creating more space and time to fire is falling backwards on your back while drawing your weapon and using your feet as weapon to slow the attacker down while shooting him. 21 foot rule is a joke to anyone who can think and shoot. You also don’t have to bring the gun fully up to bear to shoot from the hip is fine. Where do you get these people? That knife guy is dead every time. With in arms reach with a concealed holster knife wins, tactical holster depending on who is drawing the weapon it would be close.

Learn to run.

Kneecaps at 50', fuck em!