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Close-Quarters Combat

Close-Quarters Combat

The Close Quarters Combat topic covers defensive tactics and techniques for hands-on confrontations with suspects. News about the close-in battles between police officers and dangerous suspects, as well as tips, columns, and expert opinion on preparation for the assault, as well as for the inevitable legal battles that follow, are presented here.
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Tips

Video: Ground position weapon retention

Most fights in law enforcement invariably end up on the ground. In this video tactical tip, Tony Lambraia... - Full Story Secure - Law Enforcement Only

News

Ex-Texas officer says he didn't kick suspect

Andrew Blomberg testified that he didn't kick Chad Holley's head or neck during the March 2010 arrest - Full Story

Tips

Watch the shoulders

The subject's shoulders will always move either in preparation or on delivery of an attack. Try... - Full Story Secure - Law Enforcement Only

Columns

Charging the bullet: A scientific evaluation of our tactics Duane Wolfe - The Warrior's Path

Charging the bullet: A scientific evaluation of our tactics

In 2011, law enforcement saw a surge in officers killed by gunfire and an even bigger increase in of... - Full Story

Exclusives

When do unarmed encounters become deadly force?

When do unarmed encounters become deadly force?

We have to realize that it's not very common for an officer to be attacked by a suspect intent on hurting or killing them. It's more likely the suspect is trying to escape, but we should not be less prepared to defend ourselves. - Full Story

Columns

When do unarmed encounters become deadly force? Ross Torquato - Control Concepts for Law Enforcement

When do unarmed encounters become deadly force?

In teaching officers to control violent individuals, we need to make some philosophical decisions. Fi... - Full Story

Exclusives

Teaching recruits real-world survival skills

Teaching recruits real-world survival skills

Instructors who possess the passion and skill to provide the best life-saving training must also remember use creativity and imagination to work “reps” in a dynamic and novel environment. - Full Story

Videos

Holstered Retention from Control Concepts

Stopping a suspect from taking your gun when it's in the holster.



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