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Old June 16, 2013, 08:48 AM   #11
allaroundhunter
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Re: Back up training?

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Originally Posted by HALL,AUSTIN View Post
Most train with the gun they carry, but how many train in hand to hand or disarming the threat? Lets say that a mugger wrestles your gun away from you. Are you trained and proficient enough to get your weapon back? A lot of people I talk to say "well I have a gun." Which is good, but if someone takes your weapon then now they have your gun AND they have the drop on you. Maybe reaching for your BUG isn't exactly ideal. Just a quick thought.
Yes, I do have some training in defending myself with my hands (and a knife). There are situations where going for your gun isn't an option. I also have weapon retention training so hopefully I never actually have to wrestle my gun away from an assailant.
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