Self-defense training - the four pillars of defensive pistol training

One of the most common problems in the field of self-defense training involves the use of weapons such as firearms and knives for protection. This article outlines four aspects that make up a complete defensive pistol training program.

While most people, usually most programs, focus on the shooting aspect of gun training, there is actually more to it. Just as any solid, well-structured, complete self-defense program should include courses on the care, selection and safe use of firearms if it is really for the students of today's often violent world.

As I said, unfortunately, most so-called defensive pistol training courses focus only on shooting techniques. I said "unfortunately", because if you can really defend yourself in the danger of self-defense involving gunshots, then shooting skills only account for a quarter of the overall training you should learn.

Before we look at the four pillars I have covered in defense rifles, you need to understand that you have to be really prepared - really effective - when it comes to self-defense involving firearms, there are three possible scenarios.

You may find yourself in the following situations:

• You are armed but your attacker is not
• Your attacker is armed, you are not, and...
• You and your attackers are armed

Of course, each of these situations includes variables such as when the weapon works, the distance between the attacker and the defender, and so on. If you take self-protection seriously, all of these elements should be included in your training.

Considering these three types of scenarios, we can see that shooting skills are very important, but they are not the only skills we want to survive in hostile attacks. In fact, in two-thirds of the scenarios, shooting is either not an option or may not be a legitimate and viable option.

So, what are the pillows that you should pay attention to in the four defensive pistol trainings?

They are coming:

1. Basic skills - familiar with weapons

This includes skills such as proper gripping, aiming, loading and linking, instances, and selection of weapons. It also includes neglected skills such as drawing weapons, putting down safety, moving [walking, rolling, etc.] while drawing, aiming and avoiding fires.

2. Target hitting technique - shooting

This seems to be self-evident, but to ensure that I have covered my foundation, this area includes not only target shooting, but also the following skills:

• Shooting under pressure
• Painting and shooting
• Deputy shooting,...
• Shoot from a position other than the standard standing position.

3. Disarming Skills - Attacking Attacker's Weapons

One of my teachers once told me that you don't really know how to use weapons until you know how to defend it. Whether we are talking about knives, martial arts long players, the club is still in this situation... pistols, this is the case.

Whether you carry your own weapon or not, chances are you will find yourself looking down at the opening of the barrel. Knowing how to avoid being shot when negotiating with an attacker or effectively taking his weapon away from him is a key skill.

And, contrary to popular belief, the psychology of the attacker is 95%, with only about 5% of physical technology. Knowing when to move is usually more important than "how".

Finally, the last pillar of mastery is...

4. Retain your skills - stick to your own weapons

Most people, including many experts, believe that once you pick up your weapon, the attacker will do whatever you say. And, while this seems logical, who says that people under pressure are doing things logically?

The truth of the matter is that you don't know what he thinks about the prospects or what he might do:

• Shot
• Go [or "back"] to the prison, or...
• Loose

Therefore, if he [or anyone who might try to help him] tries to take your weapon from you, it is very important to have the ability to grab your weapon.

As you can see, when we talk about weapons training in self-defense, we really work for us. So, you can choose to rely on theory and the so-called "common sense", or you can see that using guns to protect yourself is not only able to make a lot of noise and holes in certain things.

In order to be able to deal with the dangers and life-threatening situations involving pistols, you need to understand and develop skills from the four pillars you have mastered. This way, you won't put all your eggs in one basket. You will be insured to handle any type of situation that may arise.

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