I cringe every time I hear reference to the “Tueller Rule.” There is no rule, and there never was. Rather, there is a demonstrated principle. Dennis Tueller, a Seargent on the Salt Lake City Police Department, published an article in SWAT magazine in 1983 explaining the outcomes of force-on-force experiments he conducted. The centerpiece of... Continue Reading →
I do not claim to be an expert on blades or impact weapons, though I have significant training in both. I always carry a knife, though it is much more an emergency rescue tool then a weapon within my scope of use. For deadly force, the obvious choice remains the firearm, if available. If unable... Continue Reading →
Several weeks ago we had Phil Elmore on the USA Carry Podcast to discuss edged weapons. This is a deep dive that I have long wanted to tackle as the topic has been touched on, but not deeply explored, many times on past shows I have done on other podcasts. Phil was the perfect guy... Continue Reading →
I am not into the “knife fighting” thing. Obviously, I would rather have a knife in my hand if facing a deadly threat than nothing, but I certainly prefer a firearm, and if not a firearm, I am more inclined towards impact tools. Impact to the head is instantaneous in effect, bleeding out is not. ... Continue Reading →
I have dabbled with the application of the knife as a defensive tool over the years and it has remained the red-headed stepchild of defensive tools for myself. Now, to be clear, it is a foremost preparedness tool in that having a cutting tool on person is essential; having a rescue-cutting implement to free people... Continue Reading →
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