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Standard Gun Defence
SubFamilyスタンダード銃防御(Sutandādo Jū Bōgyo)
HybridTranslation: standard gun defence
Overview
The Standard Gun Defence subfamily covers the fundamental techniques for defending against a handgun presented at close range, including muzzle redirection, weapon control, and disarm sequences. [1] The standard gun defence follows a principle-based approach: redirect the muzzle away from the body, control the weapon and weapon hand, counterattack to disrupt the attacker, and disarm the weapon. [1],[2] All gun defence techniques require the firearm to be within arm's reach and rely on explosive speed and commitment to redirect the muzzle before the attacker can react. [2],[3]
History & Origin
Standard gun defence techniques were developed through military close-quarters combat training and adapted for civilian self-defence by systems including Krav Maga, Systema, and various reality-based self-defence programmes. [1] The techniques are continuously refined through force-on-force training with simulation weapons. [2],[3]
Effectiveness
Standard gun defence redirects and controls a firearm threat. [1]
Lineage
From Krav Maga weapon defence curriculum. [1]
Competition Record
A self-defence discipline. [1]
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Biomechanical Mechanism
Primary Action — Preventing or reducing the effect of an incoming attack through physical interception, evasion, or structural positioning
Joints Involved — Varies by defence type — blocks use arms/shins, evasions use head/body movement, sprawls use hips
Force Vector — Opposing or tangential to the attack — either absorbing, redirecting, or evading the incoming force
Defensive Principle — Economy of motion — the best defence uses minimal movement to neutralise the maximum threat
Position & Entry
From fighting stance (under fire) — Bring both hands to the head, elbows tight, tuck the chin — absorb the flurry while protecting vital targets
As emergency defence — When overwhelmed by volume, shell up in the cover position until the opponent pauses
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Ratings
Risk of injury to the person this technique is applied to
9
Extreme9/10
Weapon defence scenarios involve lethal threats; failure risk is catastrophic
Skill level needed to execute this technique reliably
Expert
Whether this technique is allowed under major competition rule sets
— Unified MMA — Legal defensive technique
Unified Rules of MMA, August 2025PDF— IBJJF — Legal
IBJJF Rules Book v6.0, June 2024PDF— IJF — Legal defensive action
IJF Sport and Organisation Rules 2025, Article 27PDFWBC/Boxing — Legal {src— WBC Rules of Boxing}
— WKF — Legal
WKF Competition Rules 2024PDF— WT — Legal
WT Competition Rules 2024PDFTraining Notes
✓Standard gun defence addresses the front-facing gunpoint scenario — the attacker points a handgun at your torso or head from contact distance (Krav Maga Global, Firearms Defence, 2015)
✓The decision tree: if compliance can save your life, comply; if violence is imminent regardless (robbery escalation, execution scenario), defend
✓The standard gun defence is a last-resort technique — it is only attempted when the alternative is certain death or serious harm
✓Key principle: control the weapon's orientation (where the muzzle points) before controlling the weapon itself
✓In Krav Maga, gun defences are categorized by direction: front, side, rear, and head — each has a specific protocol
✓The defence must account for the gun potentially firing during the disarm — redirect the muzzle to a safe direction first
✓After disarming, create maximum distance immediately — the attacker may have a backup weapon or accomplices
✓Train with verified inert training guns only — never use real firearms in defence training under any circumstances
Common Mistakes
!Attempting the defence when compliance is an option — if they want your wallet, give it to them
!Looking at the gun instead of the attacker's body language — the attacker's intent determines your decision, not the weapon
!Practicing with poor trigger discipline on training weapons — even in training, maintain firearms safety habits
!Attempting the defence when the gun is more than arm's length away — contact distance only
!Not committing 100% to the defence once initiated — half-measures against a gunman are worse than no defence at all
!Training gun defence without stress inoculation — the adrenaline dump in a real scenario changes everything
!Believing that one gun defence technique works for all scenarios — front, side, rear, and head threats each require different techniques
Related Techniques
Counter Techniques
Setup Chain
1Anticipate the Attack — read the opponent's intention through body cues
2Execute Defence — apply the specific defensive technique with proper timing
3Recover Stance — return to a balanced fighting position immediately
4Counter or Disengage — capitalize on the opening or create safe distance
Sources & References
Primary Source
Boxing (Edwin Haislet, 1940)
1BookBoxing (Dempsey, 1950)
Alias sources — [1] The S.P.E.A.R. System (Blauer, 2003) [2] Complete Guide to Krav Maga (Killebrew, 2007) [3] Complete Guide to Krav Maga (Killebrew, 2007)
2BookKarate-Do Kyohan (Funakoshi, 1935)
Effectiveness sources — [1] Krav Maga: How to Defend Yourself Against Armed Assault (Lichtenfeld & Yanilov, 2001)
3OtherJapanese Martial Arts Hybrid Terminology
Mixed Japanese-Western terminology — combines traditional Japanese terms with katakana loanwords
4CitationBoxing (Dempsey, 1950)
Alias sources — [1] The S.P.E.A.R. System (Blauer, 2003) [2] Complete Guide to Krav Maga (Killebrew, 2007) [3] Complete Guide to Krav Maga (Killebrew, 2007)
5CitationKarate-Do Kyohan (Funakoshi, 1935)
Effectiveness sources — [1] Krav Maga: How to Defend Yourself Against Armed Assault (Lichtenfeld & Yanilov, 2001)
Community
Athletics
Requires
reaction speed, structural body mechanics, defensive awareness
Favours
quick reflexes and conditioned defensive surfaces
Key muscles
varies — forearms (blocking), legs (movement), core (stability)
Sub-techniques
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I look for when choosing a home defense gun?
According to legallyconcealed, you should choose a gun you can handle effectively and manipulate if a malfunction occurs, rather than buying based on what looks cool. The instructor emphasizes selecting a reliable weapon suited to your actual capability, not just expensive gear.
Why would more ammunition capacity matter in a home defense scenario?
legallyconcealed explains that modern threats often involve multiple attackers working in pairs, trios, or groups of four or more, so having more bullets gives you better odds and more time to defend yourself compared to limited-capacity options like a 5-round revolver.
What are the drawbacks of using a revolver for home defense?
legallyconcealed notes that revolvers have slow reload times—even experienced competition shooters take longer to dump shells and reload with a speed loader—and limited capacity of only 5 rounds, making them less practical than semi-automatic pistols in prolonged defense situations.
Should I consider hearing protection when selecting home defense equipment?
legallyconcealed recommends considering electronic hearing protection with batteries that allows you to hear the outside world normally but automatically dampens the sound when shots are fired, protecting your hearing during a defensive encounter.
How does the Standard Gun Defence work?
The Standard Gun Defence subfamily covers the fundamental techniques for defending against a handgun presented at close range, including muzzle redirection, weapon control, and disarm sequences. The standard gun defence follows a principle-based approach: redirect the muzzle away from the body, control the weapon and weapon hand, counterattack to disrupt the attacker, and disarm the weapon.
Where does the Standard Gun Defence come from?
Standard gun defence techniques were developed through military close-quarters combat training and adapted for civilian self-defence by systems including Krav Maga, Systema, and various reality-based self-defence programmes. The techniques are continuously refined through force-on-force training with simulation weapons.
Is the Standard Gun Defence legal in competition?
Unified MMA: legal — Legal defensive technique; IBJJF: legal — Legal; IJF: legal — Legal defensive action; WBC/Boxing: legal — Legal; WKF: legal — Legal; WT: legal — Legal
How dangerous is the Standard Gun Defence?
Danger rating 9/10. Extreme — weapon defence scenarios involve lethal threats; failure risk is catastrophic
How do I set up the Standard Gun Defence?
The standard setup chain: Anticipate the Attack → Execute Defence → Recover Stance → Counter or Disengage.
How do I defend against the Standard Gun Defence?
Standard counters include: Timing — attack when the defence is recovering or between movements / Feint — use deception to create openings in the defensive structure / Angle Change — attack from an unexpected angle that the defence does not cover.
What are the variants of the Standard Gun Defence?
Common variants: Standard defence (primary defensive technique from the most common position); Reactive defence (triggered by the opponent's attack, minimal movement for …); Proactive defence (anticipating the attack and positioning to neutralise it …); Counter defence (using the defensive movement to create an immediate count…).
How effective is the Standard Gun Defence in competition?
A self-defence discipline.
What are common mistakes when doing the Standard Gun Defence?
Top errors to watch for: Attempting the defence when compliance is an option — if they want your wallet, give it to them / Looking at the gun instead of the attacker's body language — the attacker's intent determines your decision, not the … / Practicing with poor trigger discipline on training weapons — even in training, maintain firearms safety habits / Attempting the defence when the gun is more than arm's length away — contact distance only.
What are other names for the Standard Gun Defence?
The Standard Gun Defence is also known as Sutandādo Jū Bōgyo, Pistol Defence, Handgun Disarm, Firearm Defence.