Yes, that is a basic tenet of firearm safety. However if an officer delays drawing his weapon until he is ready to fire it can be too late. You cannot fire a ho

Yes, that is a basic tenet of firearm safety. However if an officer delays drawing his weapon until he is ready to fire it can be too late. You cannot fire a holstered weapon. I am not certain about the exact distance but I think a hostile person brandishing a knife within 20 or 25 feet is considered to have an advantage / pose serious risk of death (able to inflict serious trauma) over an officer with a holstered weapon. (In NYS)