Description

As the name implies, this is a defensive shooting position that officers may use when they are in close proximity so a subject and lethal force is necessary. The measurements for this motion were the times it took the officer, in a reaction response to an auditory stimulus, to move from a weapon in holster position and draw or to move from bootleg position, get the weapon in position, and fire one round.

Action
Average Time
Ranges
Ring Score
Raise the weapon from Bootleg Position, acquire sight picture, fire one round
1.3 seconds
(.87 -> 1.88)


Timing Table from Holster to Close Contact

Level
On/Off Duty
Time
Ranges
Level One
Off Duty
1.50
-
Level One
On Duty
1.31
-
Level Two
-
1.51
-
Level Three
-
1.70
-