
Gun disarms are fancy and complex. They look cool but are completely useless.
In addition to martial arts, I have had advanced firearms training and training in the Lindell Handgun Retention System. But I have never had to use weapon disarms in real life. So, I can't honestly vouch for them.
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What I have learned in my study of fireams, weapon disarms and the Self Defense Training System is this. When you are attacked and in a survival-type situation, fine motor skills go out the window. You have to rely on gross motor movements that work when the flight-or-fight response kicks in. That is why fancy disarms can be a problem. Please understand that I'm not dissing the Lindell system. I'm sure it's saved plenty of people in the line of duty. However, I'm someone who doesn't practice these techniques day in and day out. Which is why I've come to a different place in my thinking. But who am I to tell you anything? … [Read More...]