I was teaching an edged weapons class this past spring, and during a break was demonstrating some weapon retention techniques with an ASP Redgun. Though most of the students had high quality firearms training, I noted that very few of them had a working familiarity with techniques for retaining the weapon or utilizing alternative force.
Without going into specific techniques, I feel that it is crucial for anyone carrying a weapon to be familiar with techniques for:
-a grab at an unholstered weapon
-a grab at a holstered weapon
-alternative force techniques when your weapon is drawn but deadly force is not warranted
How does this change your outlook on training and equipment? If you train in martial arts, take a moment to see how your current regimen accomodates weapons deployment. Consider that the training day at the range and the time in the dojo might want to meet halfway with some Redgun training time with a partner.
Without going into specific techniques, I feel that it is crucial for anyone carrying a weapon to be familiar with techniques for:
-a grab at an unholstered weapon
-a grab at a holstered weapon
-alternative force techniques when your weapon is drawn but deadly force is not warranted
How does this change your outlook on training and equipment? If you train in martial arts, take a moment to see how your current regimen accomodates weapons deployment. Consider that the training day at the range and the time in the dojo might want to meet halfway with some Redgun training time with a partner.