Handgun Disarming & Retention is an instructional film on self-defense tactics for individuals looking to learn how to disarm attackers holding handguns. The film stars Mish Handwerker as the instructor and Thomas Lee as the student in various dramatized situations. The film begins with the basics of handgun disarming - identifying the type of handgun, the direction of danger, and the pressure and direction of the attacker's grip. Handwerker goes into great detail on how to disarm an attacker in a variety of ways, including disarming from the front, back, and side. Handgun Disarming & Retention also covers situations where the attacker has a second gun and what to do in those instances.
Throughout the film, Handwerker emphasizes the importance of practice and repetition to master these disarming techniques. The film also includes demonstrations of training drills that can be done to simulate realistic scenarios where one might be threatened with a handgun.
One aspect that sets this film apart is its focus on handgun retention - preventing an attacker from taking away one's own handgun. Handwerker covers techniques for maintaining control of one's firearm in situations where the attacker is attempting to disarm the defender. These retention techniques include using physical force, body positioning, and redirection of the attacker's energy.
Handgun Disarming & Retention also covers the use of non-lethal force, such as pepper spray and tasers. Handwerker provides tips on when to use these weapons and how to effectively deploy them in a self-defense situation.
The film's production values are high, with excellent camera work and editing, making it easy to follow along with the demonstrations. The dramatized situations are well-acted and add realism to the instruction.
Handgun Disarming & Retention is a comprehensive and informative film that serves as a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning self-defense techniques for disarming attackers holding handguns. With its emphasis on repetition and practice, viewers will come away feeling confident in their ability to defend themselves in dangerous situations.
