The “bootleg” position is the name I have given this weapon placement position. Officers will, for a variety or reasons, pull their weapon from their holster and place it behind their strong thigh so it is not readily visible, but it is readily available. Because it is used by street officers the movement of the weapon from behind the thigh to the common firing positions was measured. The officers were instructed to place the weapon in position behind the thigh and when a buzzer went off, to as quickly as they could, raise the weapon to an extended arm, firing position, get a sight picture and fire one round