Consider these two scenarios: Scenario No. 1 It’s late at night. You’re walking to your car in a parking structure. Your mind is occupied, and you’re obviously not as aware of your surroundings. Without warning, a man steps out of the shadows. You can’t see his face, but you can see the semi-automatic pistol in his hand. It hovers a few feet away, pointing at your chest. “Give me your car keys now!» he orders. Startled out of your thoughts and frightened by the gun, you dig into your pocket and pull out the keys. “Give them to me!» he commands, and you obey. “Back up. Get back!» Again, you do as you’re told. The gunman snatches the keys, gets in your car and drives away. Scenario No. 2 It’s late at night. You’re walking to your car in a parking structure lit by a few dim bulbs spaced too far apart. Your mind is occupied, and you’re obviously not as aware of your surroundings as you ought to be. Without warning, a man steps out of the shadows. You can’t see his face, but you can see the semi-automatic pistol in his hand. It hovers a few feet away, pointing at your chest. “Give me your car keys now!» he orders. Startled out of your thoughts and frightened by the gun, you dig into your pocket and pull out the keys. “Give them to me!» he commands, and you obey. “Back up. Get back!» Again, you do as you’re told. The gunman snatches the keys, then backs away and shouts, “Now get in the trunk!» The first scenario is a clear argument for complying with a gunman’s demands. A handgun represents a significant threat to your life. If you can maintain your safety by giving him what he wants, do it. Your car, your wallet and your jewelry are meaningless. Going home to your family is everything. The actions described in scenario No. 1 are replayed on the streets of America every day. Unfortunately, so are those described in scenario No. 2. You can cooperate with an armed assailant and give him everything he asks for — and still end up in mortal danger. The worst part is that you may never know which scenario you’re facing until it is too late. This simple, unnerving fact is the clearest reason for including realistic gun defenses in your defensive-tactics system. Krav maga, the official hand-to-hand combat system of the Israeli Defense Forces, includes some of the most practical and effective techniques in existence — techniques that are relied on by soldiers and police officers who face armed threats day in and day out. The methods krav maga teaches for gun defense allow you to create responses that work in a wide variety of circumstances. That reduces the number of techniques you must learn and remember, which results in a shorter training time and faster application under stress. For instance, krav maga uses the same technique when a gun is placed anywhere in front of you, whether it is touching you or not. The same technique, with very minor adjustments in body defense, works when the gun is pointed at your forehead, under your chin or at the side of your head. All krav maga gun techniques employ four basic principles:

• Redirect the line of fire
• Control the weapon
• Counterattack
• Disarm

Often these four principles will overlap. For instance, controlling the weapon and counterattacking frequently take place at the same time. For you to successfully use a gun defense in the gravest extreme, you must understand and be able to implement all four principles. In the following weeks, each of these principles will be discussing in further detail. i.ytimg.com Use of the Gun Students often ask whether they are allowed to shoot the gunman once they have taken away his weapon. The answer depends on the context. This article cannot define and explain the legal ramifications of self-defense and the use of force in every part of the United States. Furthermore, such decisions must be made by you in the heat of the moment, not by a magazine article. However, sound tactics must at least include the possibility of using the weapon if you believe your life is still in danger. If the gunman charges after you once you’ve taken his weapon, the assault clearly is not over. Consider his mental state in that situation: He threatened you with deadly force, you defended yourself and disarmed him, you are now armed, and he still attacks you. In this scenario, it makes tactical sense to retain the weapon and hold it in a position where it may be used. It will then be up to you to determine your own course of action. About the Author: John Whitman is a Los Angeles-based freelance writer and third-degree black-belt krav maga instructor with more than 10 years of experience in the system. For more information about krav maga, visit www.kravmaga.com. From Your Site Articles

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While no one ever wants to be in a situation where they are unarmed and have a weapon being brandished at them, it’s best to be prepared and know the different options that you have. While running away is always a potential, in some cases, knowing ways to disarm someone with a weapon will increase your chances of walking away from the situation. This is good knowledge if someone is pointing a gun at you, and you cannot get away without fear of being shot. If you have assessed the situation and determined that disarming your attacker is the best solution, then we have some tips to help you do that. There are several ways to disarm someone with a weapon, but all are dangerous, and there is a risk that something could go wrong. Never underestimate someone who is holding a weapon on you. 1. The first method is taking the weapon from the criminal. In this case, a gun. The first step is to grab their arm at the wrist, and spin the gun away from you. Make sure you get the gun pointed away from you as soon as possible. Odds are they have their finger on the trigger, and can easily shoot you. Continue twisting the arm with the gun around you as you face away from where the attacker was positioned. Try your best to get your attacker on the ground, and remove the weapon from his hand, ensuring that at no point is the gun pointing at you. Don’t let go of the attacker, even when you have his weapon, he may attack you for it. 2. The second method is to redirect the line of fire, and make your escape. This will have to be done quickly, and you want to make sure that you make small movements at first, otherwise your sudden movements may make the attacker fire. Make small movements away, and then, at the last minute, redirect with your hand. Move the weapon to the right or left, or even up. While the attacker is off balance, run as fast as possible. 3. The final method is to throw him off. The first part of this is to act passive. Put your hands up, or whatever they order you to do, besides get in a vehicle. If they are trying to move you to a vehicle, enact your getaway plan immediately, once you are in the vehicle and moving, your odds of surviving drop drastically. With your hands up, wave them passively in his peripheral. This will help distract him from your next move which will be to turn around and punch or kick, while simultaneously grabbing and twisting the gun away from you and out of his hands. Rip the gun away, use both hands if necessary, but make sure it is pointing away from you. Take a few steps back, but keep the gun pointed at the criminal. You don’t want to have to fire the weapon, so scream, make noise, and draw attention. Odds are he will leave you alone, but make it clear that you will shoot if need be. That should be avoided at all costs, but life or death situations do come into play. If you choose one of these ways to disarm someone with a weapon if you are ever in this situation, be aware of the self-defense laws of your state. Take classes, and know that cooperation is the best option. If you can cooperate and avoid a struggle, you will more likely come out alive. If you get a feeling that you will not walk out of this situation alive if you don’t fight, then find a method that works for you. Taking self-defense classes that teach you the proper grips and tricks to escaping this situation is also exceptionally beneficial. Hand to hand combat with someone holding a weapon is incredibly difficult, and unless you are specifically trained in that area, you should avoid at all costs. Loading…

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