Realfighting Newsletter #75 – May 10, 2006 One of the most interesting articles I’ve come across in a long time is the one I’ve reprinted below from policeone.com. It addresses many of the misconceptions about a knife attack, specifically the “Tueller Drill.” I’m not certain who the author is, but you can find more articles like these at www.forcescience.org. Edged Weapon Defense: Is or was the 21-foot Rule Valid? For more than 20 years now, a concept called the 21-Foot Rule has been a core component in training officers to defend themselves against edged weapons. Originating from research by Salt Lake City trainer Dennis Tueller "rule" states that in the time it takes the average officer to recognize a threat, draw his sidearm and fire 2 rounds at center mass, an average subject charging at the officer with a knife or other cutting or stabbing weapon can cover a distance of 21 feet. The implication, therefore, is that when dealing with an edged-weapon wielder at anything les...
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