Michael Schlosser and Jack McVickerFrom Michael Schlosser and Jack McVickerTrainingFight from the Guard on the GroundLet's discuss the best strategy to deal with the situation where you are forced to the ground by the arrestee, who ends up in your "guard" (on top but not mounted—simply between your legs).February 6, 2015TrainingCountering Gun Grabs on the GroundEven a well-trained officer can find him- or herself on the ground when initiating an arrest. Things happen quickly and things can get ugly quickly. Be sure that you are ready to counter any grabs for your weapons.August 30, 2014PatrolDefending Against a Ground AttackOne of the worst-case scenarios for officers is to be on the ground with assailants sitting on top of them punching or choking them. In order to train for this worst-case scenario, your tactics need to be simple and effective.February 26, 2014Page 1 of 1
