SECURITY & TACTICAL ADVISOR Volume 1 November 2013 | Page 34

If they are holding a weapon, again take note as to which hand is holding it and how they are holding it. Weapon handling is critical to your assessment and decision making process as this can help you understand how they can use the weapon as well as how you can gain a tactical or secure advantage. Also be aware that many implements, even basic ones such as pens and pencils can be used as weapons. Additionally, look for things that seem to be out of place such as someone holding a can or spraying something in the air-even if it seems as innocuous as perfume or someone dropping something s