If possible, the suspect will stab you multiple times, with potentially fatal consequences.Īnyone who's ever seen Surviving Edged Weapons by Calibre Press knows how difficult it can be for an officer to deal with a committed edged weapon attack while standing at a distance of 21 feet. Using an 'ice pick' grip (blade oriented downward), he will attempt to thrust the knife into your face, throat, or upper chest.

The premise of this column is that you are taken to the ground by a knife-wielding suspect who's straddling you in what's commonly referred to as the 'mount.' The suspect will post one hand on the ground for balance and maximum leverage for stabbing. However, be mindful of the fact that without sufficient time and distance to perceive the threat, successfully deploying your firearm will be next to impossible.

I'm sure you've heard the maxim, 'Don't bring a knife to a gunfight.' Sounds like good advice. However, some police officers assume (remember assume makes an ' ass' out of ' u' and ' me') that they will be able to control the situation with their firearm. Most of us recognize that defeating an assailant armed with an edged weapon would be no easy task.

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