Modified Wrist Weave - Kerry Murakami

This video from Warrior Poet Society critiques a specific firearm retention technique where an attacker pins the weapon against the user's chest. While demonstrating a method to disengage the slide by pushing the barrel back, the instructor emphasizes that this maneuver is 'bold' and relies heavily on the attacker's lack of reaction. The core message is that there are generally better, safer ways to escape such a dangerous situation.

This video, presented by an expert instructor from Tenicor, demonstrates how a reverse edge knife can be a critical tool to overcome superior grapplers in a self-defense scenario. It highlights the utility of such blades in close-quarters combat when wrestling skills alone are insufficient, emphasizing the need to create an opening by forcing the opponent to disengage.

This video explains the 'muzzle thump' technique, a non-lethal force option using a rifle's muzzle to strike an opponent's sternum. It's intended for ambiguous threats in close proximity to create space and time for threat assessment before resorting to lethal force. The technique emphasizes striking the sternum hard and suddenly, avoiding the face, to incapacitate and clear a path.

This video emphasizes the importance of preparedness in high-stress situations, particularly within a CQB (Close Quarters Battle) environment. It highlights that preparedness isn't a last-minute effort but a continuous daily habit that influences decision-making under pressure. The content stresses anticipating surprises, knowing personal limitations, and minimizing avoidable errors. It advocates for cultivating redundancy in controllable elements like mindset, gear, teammates, and training, defining this as simple, well-executed discipline rather than complexity. The core message is to focus on what can be controlled, have a reactive plan, and adapt to evolving circumstances.

Cole Miller presents "Clinch Control and Access in Confined Spaces" at the Combatives Summit, a course focusing on weapon retention, control of an opponent, and accessing firearms in close-quarters combat. This training is presented as crucial for both self-defense scenarios and tactical applications, emphasizing practical skills for dangerous environments. The content aims to enhance an individual's ability to manage engagements and secure their weapon under duress.

This video demonstrates a close-quarters conceal-carry self-defense technique from Tactical Rifleman. The expert instructor outlines a method involving drawing from a retention position, performing a modified speed rock, point shooting, and egressing while pushing to full extension. The video also debunks the misconception that perfect shot groups are necessary in self-defense scenarios, emphasizing rounds on target to create space.

This video demonstrates an advanced self-defense technique for surviving an armed robbery. The expert instructor highlights the importance of de-escalation and compliance as a distraction, followed by a rapid defensive counter-draw from a concealed appendix (AIWB) position. The simulation showcases neutralizing a threat at close range using a concealed firearm, likely in a Glock platform, emphasizing the effectiveness of a well-executed draw from a high-retention holster like those from Tenicor.

New concealed carriers often make critical mistakes like choosing inadequate holsters or belts, wearing inappropriate clothing, opting for guns that are too small, and carrying with an empty chamber. Selecting a secure, comfortable holster and a supportive belt are crucial. Clothing should allow for a smooth draw without printing. Prioritizing shootability and capacity over extreme concealability is key, and carrying with a round in the chamber, once training allows, enhances readiness.

This video debunks the myth that appendix carry is inherently unsafe, drawing on 25 years of personal experience. It emphasizes proper technique, particularly during reholstering, and highlights the benefits of appendix carry like accessibility and concealability. The presenter details safe reholstering methods, including using a muzzle wedge and body tilt, and discusses the importance of a strong safety mindset over rote rules.

This video emphasizes the critical importance of the four universal firearms handling rules, stating they are 'written in blood' and not suggestions. It details each rule: always treat guns as loaded, never point at anything you're not willing to destroy, keep your finger off the trigger until sights are on target, and be sure of your target and what's beyond it. The content also distinguishes universal rules from range-specific protocols and introduces gun states (secure, ready, on target).