Weapon retention training

August 26, 2005 06:11 AM •

In the Line of Duty‘s video training program, “Weapon Retention Training” (Vol. 9, Program 2) shares a series of important tips for combating an offender who is trying to disarm you. The video clip posted here includes live-action scenes from a weapon retention training class conducted by Officer Herb Wood of the West Chester (OH) PD and the accompanying instructor’s guide details various striking techniques and targets that can prove critical to ending a disarming attempt.

Your ability to retain your weapon can make a life-saving difference. We suggest you read the accompanying instructor’s sheet, check out the clip and if possible, the entire training video, and be sure that you are getting the appropriate amount of retention training, either through your department or through your own efforts.

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Scott Buhrmaster

Scott Buhrmaster is the CEO of Calibre Press, one of the leading law enforcement training and information providers in the industry. Scott’s 30-year tenure began in 1989 when he originally signed on with Calibre where he was involved in the creation and marketing of the organization’s popular training courses and award-winning textbooks, videos and online publications.

In 1999, Scott launched The Buhrmaster Group, an organization focused on helping law enforcement training companies develop, market and expand their training efforts. Among his clients was Police1.com, which he signed on with full time as their vice president of training and editorial. During that period, Scott was named to the National Advisory Board of the Force Science Institute, at the time a newly developing organization which was also among his list of clients. Following a seven-year tenure at Police1, Scott signed on with Force Science full-time, initially serving as their vice president of operations and most recently serving as their COO.

Scott has been a long-time contributor to Police1 and has written extensively for other publications and Web sites in the law enforcement market. Additionally, he helped launch two of the most popular e-newsletters in the industry; the Street Survival Newsline and Force Science News. While at Police1, Scott served as the publisher of Police Marksman magazine and a contributing editor for Law Officer magazine.