DISARMING TECHNIQUES

Types of Disarming Techniques

1. Taking the Gun from the Criminal
Be aware that your goal in a situation like this is to save your life.
Grab their arm at the wrist.
Grab the gun directly from the hand.
Disarm a gun pointed at your back
Control the weapon.
2. Preventing a Shooting
Give the attacker what they want.
Redirect the line of fire

Run away.
Telegraph your intentions.

Distract the criminal.

3. Throwing the Criminal Off
Raise your hands, and act scared and passive.
Get arm’s length from the gun.
Take steps back once you have the gun.

Remain calm.
Avoid getting in dangerous situations.

Self-Defense techniques to get out of common holds

1 – Wrist hold
2 – Front and back choke
3 – Bear hug
4 – Mount position