Slinger: I would like to hear those stories
M1911 & ctdonath: Hey wouldn't it be a good idea to keep guns away from all but the card carrying good guys also? Who gets to decide what a good guy is after all?
Weapon retention normally consist of simplified techniques derived from very old martial arts. No real secrets involved. If you want a simple and cheap alternative go to local library or book store and find books that cover unarmed self defense. Many of the techniques they show for releasing from grabs and hold [like when someone grabs your hair or shirt] illustrate the basic principals used for weapon rentention. The only thing added for weapon rentention is muzzle control/awareness.
Weapon retention techniques mainly use wrist locks or finger peels of some type. Though some do advise strikes. Lindell's techniques are designed for uniformed LEO's though and probably isn't the best system to study for concealed carry. YMMV
[This message has been edited by Glamdring (edited October 07, 2000).]