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SEARCHIn this scenario, a suspect is within close proximity to you as the confronting officer. Your sidearm is holstered. You do not expect a deadly force situation. But the suspect has other ideas.
The suspect unexpectedly reaches for a handgun in the rear of his waistband. As action beats reaction, the perpetrator is likely to outdraw you. You can counter this threat without trying to outdraw your attacker.
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When you deliver the knee to the groin, the suspect should drop his level.
Immediately, cinch your grip to create strong "figure 4" vise grip on his gun arm.
Forcefully drive the assailant to the ground at your two o'clock.
Take a diagonal step toward the suspect, grab his arm, and knee him in the groin.
Standing close to the suspect and with your sidearm holstered you see him start to draw.
With your right hand, secure the barrel to wrench the weapon down and away.
Drop with him, landing your left knee at his elbow and your right knee briefly on his head.
Be sure to keep the assailant's shoulder and torso pressed to your body to assert control.
As you take down the assailant, be sure to keep his torso close to your torso.