Gun Disarm Tips with Video by Rich Nance

Five Gun Disarm Tips

Gun disarm techniques are often a heated topic among martial artists and self-defense practitioners. Opinions vary based on styles, experiences, and training backgrounds. But one thing everyone can agree on is the seriousness of the subject. And because of the seriousness of gun disarms, it should be obvious that I can’t offer the be all and end all of techniques in a short blog article. I can, however, provide a few things to consider and a technique that Rich Nance shared with me for this website and my youtube channel.

Learn About Firearms

Gun defense training should also include learning the basics of firearms. Knowing how guns work, how they sound, and how they are used in crimes will better prepare you to defend against them if you have to.

Clear Yourself From The Line Of Fire

You must make sure that your body is not in the line of fire. You do this by moving your body, moving the direction the firearm is pointing, or both. If possible, try to minimize collateral damage should the gun go off during the disarm.

Control The Weapon

Gain and maintain control of the gun. Remember, a committed bad guy will most likely try to pull the gun free if you grab it. You must secure a grip that allows you to control where the muzzle is pointed and provides a way for you to rip the firearm from the bad guy’s hands.

Disarm

Learn techniques that allow you to take the firearm from the bad guy without bringing yourself back into a dangerous position. Some weapon defenses, especially if not done absolutely perfectly bring the muzzle pointed back at the person doing the disarm. It is important to remember that sometimes a disarm can be when you knock the bad guy’s head off with a palm heel chin jab or elbow strike to the jaw that renders him unconscious.

Exit Strategy

Once you have disarmed the gunman, you must determine a safe exit. Do you control the bad guy until police arrive or do you escape immediately to safety?  Are there other threats you must contend with? Knowing your state’s laws regarding the use of firearms and self-defense can assist you in making choices that not only save your life, but keep you from legal troubles too.

Gun Disarm Technique with Rich Nance

Here is a short video lesson I asked Rich Nance, police officer, firearm and self-defense instructor, and host of Personal Defense TV, to share:

Gun Disarm Conclusion

Only you can decide the appropriate response and course of action when faced with an armed threat. This is especially true when a firearm in involved. Your environment, the actions of the aggressor, bystanders, and you will all affect the outcome. If you have the right mindset, along with sound training and tactics, you can prevail against an armed attacker. I just hope through awareness you never have to.

(Photo courtesy of Rich Nance)