64Z,
I did not say nor imply that SUL is "absolutely" wrong.
I'd said specific to the relative condition as related by the OP, use of SUL is wrong.
There is a time, place, and condition for use of SUL and approaching a line or bench at a public range is not that time, place, nor condition.
Further this is established and explained as such in the thread your linked which explains why SUL was developed, it's intended application, and where as well as when it is to be applied...which is not when approaching a line or bench at a public range.
Quote:
...Mr. Alan Brosnan describes this position this way: Position SUL, is not a classic "gun ready" position, but rather a "gun safety" position. It was primarily designed for the Brazilian officers as they poured Out of their SUVs on missions in the slums. Their muzzle control was atrocious, and since Max and I were in the SUVs, it did not take much brain power for us to create a solution to this evident problem -- be it right or wrong for many of the US instructors and critics. I think most of them thought it was a substitute for a classic "gun-ready" position and that is where the confusion came in.
The position has taken off among the law enforcement and military training community. After they understand the concept, it's hard for them to disagree with it, especially since it affects safety - predominately their own!
I teach the position because in any firearms class I teach we have a 360° “HOT” range. All too often trainers and students get marred down in the square range mentality, or the idea that threats only comes from in front of them. Now more than ever we need to train our officers, operators and students that threats come from 360°.
“SUL” is an alternative to the ready or low ready position, perhaps better suited to crowded environments. With correct technique, a weapon held in this position is less likely to violate Safety Rule #2 by pointing at people unintentionally.
The properly applied SUL also prevents the muzzle from pointing at the shooter’s feet and legs when scanning 360°....
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Oppositely use of a high ready bore down range approach is best and safest for use at a public range, but is equally "wrong" and not best nor safe under the specific conditions as described above, hence the reasons for development of SUL.
There is no 'absolute'. Everything as related to handling of firearms is conditional as based on environment and application.
I am confident that when you show them this thread ask their view that your training officers will also agree, as well they should.
- Janq
Edit:
Here is an article on the use of Position SUL again being specific as to time, place, and very specific condition as an applied method.
http://www.tftt.com/images/Articles/...y_Position.pdf