Position SUL – Why and How to do it.

7230-PositionSULintroduction You drew your gun in public.  You decide you don’t  want to holster right away. How do you hold your firearm to reduce your appearance of “menace”? Here is an option, depending upon the facts and circumstances.

Intended t0 be a position of “restraint” and not of menace.

Position SUL is for the purpose of getting the weapon into a safer angle so your family, and non-threats can move around your firearm.

Step by step instruction, with photos on how to do position SUL and when it is used. Read more HERE.

HOW NOT TO GET SHOT BY POLICE

Article From Suarez Intl

You are more likely to be mistakenly shot by police in areas where the carry of weapons by citizens is not common. Places like New York…

…You are more likely to be shot if the first thing the police see is the profile of a firearm….

…You are more likely to be shot by police if, when challenged, you begin to turn toward them. This is problematic as it is a natural reaction for humans to turn toward the sound of yelling.  Specially the case if it is behind them….

…Second, a black gun is more easily covered and hidden than a bright and shiny one.

THE ARTICLE IS HERE

Position Sul – Training Video (yes, it applies to Civilians – it is about control)

Position Sul Training Video

[Ed. note:  This training article and video are on the firearm handling technique known as Position Sul.  Position Sul is not a replacement for the low ready, rather it is an alternative that officers can use depending on the circumstances, training and department policies.  

READ ARTICLE  HERE