Defensive Tactics

There is one escape from the headlock that recognizes the danger of the hold

You are looking down the muzzle of a semi-automatic pistol held by a man at point-blank range, what will you do next?

As a police officer, martial artist and defensive tactics instructor, I have never learned, taught, or used what I would call a “chokehold”

There are systemic problems in policing that we fail to address at our peril

A suspect landing on his back puts most officers in an awkward position for controlling that suspect

Follow these 5 steps to protect against being disarmed by a suspect

The one or two-handed front strangle is a common murderous assault launched by aggressors

A one-time expense can enable scores of students to be trained in a technique or philosophy for years to come

Social distancing not only prevents transmission of disease, but it also maintains a recommended reactionary gap for officers

In this episode of Reality Training, Dave Smith reviews video of a sudden attack at a traffic stop that illustrates the importance of staying in the fight and getting the suspect out of their "office." 

An officer must react quickly to break free from this incapacitating hold

In this episode of Reality Training, Dave Smith reviews a takedown of a combative suspect involving a K-9. 

When making an arrest, a cohort of the suspect may grab you in this manner to enable their friend’s escape from you

Are you taking your training seriously? Complacency in training can kill you. In this tip, Lexipol co-founder Gordon Graham discusses why you must train to fight to win. 

For more tips from Gordon, click here.