EDGED WEAPONS SAVE LIVES Carrying an edged blade as a backup duty weapon is something that we recommend all officers do. We’ve seen real-world examples recently of their effectiveness, especially in disarm attempts. In Riverside County, CA, a court deputy used a fixed blade to stop a prisoner from taking his firearm during a weapon retention struggle. In Clark County, WA, a deputy relied on his edged weapon during an attempted disarm to maintain control and end the threat. These incidents aren’t