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Tag: Weapon Retention
Patrol
Subject Disarms UT Officer, Discharges Shot
A suspect took a gun from an Ogden (UT) Police officer during a struggle Sunday and used it to fire on other officers. The officers had responded to a domestic violence call at a gas station after the report of a man having punched a woman in the face.
May 31, 2022
Training
NYTOA to Present Class on Weapon Retention and Close-Quarter Combat at SHOT Show
Topics covered will be weapon retention best practices—including retention during ground struggle and against a wall or barrier—and the concepts of angles, control, and distance management during weapon presentation.
January 13, 2020
Weapons
Ind. Officer Handed Gun To Civilian To Kill Deer
A Richmond, Ind., man claims a police officer who responded to an accident involving a young deer handed his loaded gun to a civilian to euthanize the badly injured animal.
July 2, 2013
Patrol
Partner Fired At Suspect Who Killed Miss. Detective
The partner of a Jackson (Miss.) Police detective fired a round at the murder suspect who killed Det. Eric Smith in a third-floor interrogation room earlier this month.
April 15, 2013
Patrol
Lessons from the Onion Field
"How could this have happened?" The answer is found when you realize that in the past half century you have had the benefit of improved tactical training that came at the cost of the blood and minds of officers like Ian Campbell and Karl Hettinger.
March 24, 2013
Patrol
St. Louis Officer Disarmed, Shot With Own Gun
The officer arrived at the 5200 block of St. Louis Avenue at about 1 a.m. Tuesday to find a man who had been stabbed. The officer entered the home and chased the suspect, who was able to wrestle the officer's gun away from him and fire one shot at him.
February 28, 2011
Training
Gun Grabs: 3 Techniques
When asked to demonstrate weapon retention, most officers place both hands on their holstered handgun and move their hips violently from side to side. This is a good technique. Here are three additional techniques that can help you keep your duty weapon out of the hands of the bad guy. For the full story, read "Stopping Gun Grabs."
February 1, 2011
Training
Stopping Gun Grabs
When asked to demonstrate weapon retention, most officers place both hands on their holstered handgun and move their hips violently from side to side. This technique is good. But before you are able to react in this manner, the suspect can bridge the open space between you, lower his shoulders, and extend his hands to touch your holstered firearm. Try using a technique that provides a faster reaction.
January 10, 2011
Patrol
Armed Inmate Holds Preschool Hostage, After Attacking Deputy
After disarming the deputy, Maurice Ainsworth forced his way into the Secret Garden Too Preschool, held a gun to the teacher's head and demanded her keys. He attempted to steal the teacher's car, but fled in the opposite direct as police approached the school.
November 29, 2010
Special Units
Gang Member Killed Colorado Deputy With Service Weapon
Investigators are still trying to determine how Rueben Reyes was able to get the gun away from Weld County (Colo.) Sheriff's Dep. Sam Brownlee during a scuffle.
November 23, 2010
Patrol
Suspect Likely Shot California Officer With Duty Weapon
Earl Ellis Green, 44, of Rubidoux was arrested by police and FBI agents at a Target store in Riverside. He has been charged with murder and a parole violation.
November 9, 2010
Patrol
Man Wrestles Gun From Massachusetts Officer To Fatally Shoot Himself
The officer, who was working a paid detail for a Verizon work crew in front of Lynn City Hall, was taken to a local hospital for treatment of minor injuries.
October 6, 2010
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