He Grabbed My Gun. I Broke His Arm.

Published on November 3, 2025
Duration: 0:31

This instructional video demonstrates the 'elbow pin' technique for defending against a gun grab. The instructor emphasizes connecting the hand, gun, and hip to prevent weapon loss. The technique involves using body mechanics, including level changing and hip loading, to break the assailant's arm if necessary. The demonstration utilizes a Tenicor holster and a training pistol.

Quick Summary

The 'elbow pin' is a gun grab defense technique where you smash the assailant's hand into the butt of your pistol. Connect your hand, gun, and hip to create a unified structure. To break an arm, level change, load your hip, and take your torso across the assailant.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Gun Grab Defense
  2. 00:07Connecting Hand, Gun, and Hip
  3. 00:15Breaking Arm Defense Action

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 'elbow pin' technique for gun grab defense?

The 'elbow pin' is a defensive maneuver where an instructor traps an assailant's hand attempting to grab their firearm by driving it into the butt of the pistol, using their elbow and body mechanics to control the situation.

How do you prevent someone from taking your gun?

To prevent a gun grab, connect your hand, the gun, and your hip into a single, unified structure. This makes the firearm an extension of your body, significantly increasing retention and making it harder for an attacker to disarm you.

What is the method for breaking an assailant's arm during a gun grab?

Breaking an assailant's arm involves a 'level change' and 'loading the hip.' This means dropping your center of gravity and using your hip and torso to drive across the assailant's body, creating leverage to hyperextend and break their arm.

What gear is shown in the gun grab defense demonstration?

The demonstration features a Tenicor SAGAX LUX2 holster and a red training pistol. The holster is shown as part of the defensive setup.

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