Which description matches Position 1 in the tactical contact positions?

• A. Position 2: 6 foot gap, cover officer to either side of the subject, body bladed with gun away from subject
• B. Position 1: 6 foot gap, strong side offset, body bladed with gun away from subject
• C. Inside position: Lack of sufficient gap, get out, directly in front of subject w/ no space, keep body bladed w/ gun away from subject
• D. Position 3: 6 foot gap, cover officer directly behind subject, gun bladed away

Answer: (B)

Position 1 is the stance that keeps a six-foot gap, places the officer on the strong side with an offset, and keeps the body bladed while the firearm is oriented away from the subject. This setup gives a clear field of view and space to react, while presenting a smaller target by turning the torso sideways (bladed). Keeping the gun away from the subject reduces the chance of muzzle exposure and allows a rapid but controlled response if the situation escalates.

The other descriptions describe closer or different configurations: being directly in front with little space (inside position) or having another officer behind or to the side (different positioning) which aren’t the standard Position 1 setup.