In this video tactical tip, Police1 Columnist Duane Wolfe — alongside demonstration partner and Police1 Contributor Lee Shaykhet — discuss ways in which weapon retention drills can be made as realistic as possible, as well as introducing the use of backup weapons into the scenarios.
Video: Gun retention techniques and the use of backup weapons
In February 2014, Duane Wolfe retired from his career as a Minnesota Peace Officer after more than 25 years of service (beginning in 1988). During his career, he served as a patrolman, sergeant, S.R.T., use of force and firearms instructor. He was a full-time law enforcement instructor at Alexandria Technical & Community College in Alexandria, Minnesota for 28 years. Duane has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from Bemidji State University and a Masters Degree in Education from Southwest State University.