Tueller Principle

[cbunt1]

To me, as an Armed Citizen, the most significant "take-away" from Tueller's work can be summarized as "Just because he's across the street doesn't mean you're not at risk of immediate injury . . . ." and a great reminder that "Action always beats reaction"

For me, a sudden lunge from that distance would likely mean mutually assured destruction at best...I'm not sure I could get off a disabling shot inside 21' even from my match gear.

[Pecos]

What is the Tueller Principle? IM not familiar with this but want to learn. Thanks.

[ELB]

What is the Tueller Principle? IM not familiar with this but want to learn. Thanks.

J-Frog covers it reasonably well in a post above: http://www.myfoxny.com/story/23758129/a ... cal-charts" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Here's another discussion: http://www.armedcitizensnetwork.org/the ... -revisited" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Here is the original article that kicked it off: http://www.theppsc.org/Staff_Views/Tuel ... .Close.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
It first appeared in SWAT magazine in 1983.

[LAYGO]

Mythbuster had a great video showing the same thing about a knife vs gun fight, aka Tueller Drill:
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It's funny, yet taken in the context of self defense, you still see how distance comes into play and whether or not you're chambered and how you carry your pistol. The way Adam carries in the video is no restraint, wide open holster. Imagine how much longer it'll take to draw from concealment and if you're not chambered, then chamber a round.