Threat Assessment and Awareness
When facing a rear gun threat, the defender's first action is to establish visual contact by looking over the shoulder to identify the threat. The instructor emphasizes that the specific weapon—gun, knife, or other object—is secondary to locating and controlling the threat hand itself.
Initial Response: Angle Change
Rather than rotating in place, the defender immediately changes angles by moving toward the aggressor. This forward movement prevents remaining in the line of fire and closes distance, eliminating the threat's positional advantage.
Primary Deflection: Left Hand Redirect
The left hand initiates the defense with a brushing motion that stays close to the body, similar to dusting off one's pants. This movement redirects the weapon's line of fire while the defender's shoulders and body rotate in coordination with the hand movement.
Forward Burst and Weapon Control
Upon recognizing loss of target, the aggressor will instinctively pull the weapon back. The defender must immediately burst forward and trap the weapon with the left hand, securing the wrist against the chest with the elbow locked downward, creating a handcuff-like control.
Aggressive Counter-Strikes
While maintaining weapon control, the defender executes elbow strikes to the face followed by aggressive knee strikes. These continuous attacks are designed to destabilize and weaken the aggressor's grip and resistance.
Weapon Disarm and Escape
Once the aggressor has been sufficiently weakened, the defender transitions to a pinky-up grip on the barrel and executes a controlled snap-down motion. This leverage disengages the weapon from the aggressor's hands, allowing the defender to gain control and create distance for escape.
Priority of De-escalation
The instructor stresses that if escape is possible through non-resistance—surrendering valuables or property—this option takes priority over physical intervention. Physical defense should only be employed when safe escape or compliance is not feasible.
How to Defend Against a Gun Threat from the BACK!
Key Takeaways
- •Threat Assessment and Awareness
- •Initial Response: Angle Change
- •Primary Deflection: Left Hand Redirect
- •Forward Burst and Weapon Control
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This video covers threat assessment and awareness, initial response: angle change, primary deflection: left hand redirect. It provides detailed instruction from MoveTube Network.
How long does it take to learn defence against gun threat rear?
The basic mechanics can be understood in a single session, but developing reliable execution requires consistent drilling over weeks of practice. This 7-part breakdown helps structure your training by isolating each phase of the technique.
What are the key details for finishing defence against gun threat rear?
Once the aggressor has been sufficiently weakened, the defender transitions to a pinky-up grip on the barrel and executes a controlled snap-down motion. This leverage disengages the weapon from the aggressor's hands, allowing the defender to gain control and create distance for escape.
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