Weapon Retention Techniques

What is the first step to take when a subject grabs your holstered handgun?

Which technique should be used when a subject grabs a drawn handgun's barrel?

When performing the cradle handgun retention technique, what is the correct position for your non-weapon arm?

What action is NOT recommended when a subject grabs your holstered handgun?

What is the purpose of widening your stance when responding to a subject grabbing your drawn handgun?

What is the primary goal of weapon retention techniques?

Which technique is specifically mentioned for protecting holstered intermediate weapons?

What is an important step in the holstered intermediate weapon retention technique?

What role do verbal commands play in weapon retention techniques?

What is the first step when executing drawn baton retention?

In drawn baton retention, what movement is used to release the subject's grip?

Why should the holstered handgun retention technique only be used if the holster is affixed to the belt?

Which of the following is NOT a technique mentioned for weapon retention?

Weapon Retention Techniques

Goal: Demonstrate safe and effective methods of retaining weaponry during a confrontation.
Officer Actions: Control weapons, maintain reactionary gap, protect weapons and vital areas during close-quarter combat.
Techniques Covered:
- Holstered intermediate weapon retention
- Drawn baton retention
- Holstered handgun retention
- Drawn handgun retention

Holstered Intermediate Weapon Retention

Applicable Weapons: Batons, chemical agents, CEWs
Technique Steps:
- Maintain balance.
- Secure weapon by applying downward pressure to weapon/subject's hand in holster.
- Strike appropriate targets while rotating body to break hold.
- Follow up with appropriate actions (see figure 4-80).

Drawn Baton Retention

Applicable Grabs: One-handed and two-handed
Technique Steps:
- Maintain balance.
- Rotate baton end upward and from left to right to release grip.
- Pull baton back and away.
- Follow up with appropriate actions (see figure 4-81).

Holstered Handgun Retention

Equipment: Holster firmly affixed to belt.
Technique Steps:
- Maintain balance.
- Secure weapon by applying downward pressure to firearm/subject's hand in holster.
- Strike target areas while rotating body to break hold.
- Follow up with appropriate actions (see figure 4-82).

Drawn Handgun Retention

Applicable Grabs: Drawn handgun's barrel
Technique Steps:
- Widen stance, lower center of gravity.
- Bring handgun closer to chest.
- Wrap non-weapon arm under handgun and subject's hand, clamp to chest.
- Lever gun barrel upward to release grasp.
- Create distance from subject by stepping back, pulling handgun downward.
- Follow up with appropriate action (see figure 4-83).

This quiz focuses on the vital techniques for retaining weapons during close-quarter confrontations. It covers various methods, including holstered and drawn weapon retention, and emphasizes the importance of controlling the weapon and protecting vital areas. Gain insight into practical actions that can enhance officer safety in tactical situations.