Unit 3 Defensive Tactics Techniques Lesson 15 Weapon Retention PDF

Unit 3 Defensive Tactics Techniques Lesson 15 Weapon Retention Lesson Goal At the end of this lesson, you will be able to demonstrate safe and effective methods of re- taining weaponry. During a confrontation with a subject, an officer must control their weapons to prevent the suspect from t...

Unit 3 Defensive Tactics Techniques Lesson 15 Weapon Retention Lesson Goal At the end of this lesson, you will be able to demonstrate safe and effective methods of re- taining weaponry. During a confrontation with a subject, an officer must control their weapons to prevent the suspect from taking them. Maintaining an appropriate reactionary gap is one of the most effective methods to prevent being disarmed. This becomes more difficult in close-quarter combat situations. You must protect your weapons along with your vital areas while engaged in a fight. ✅ HL4315.1. Demonstrate weapon retention techniques The following techniques are covered in this lesson: holstered intermediate weapon retention drawn baton retention holstered handgun retention drawn handgun retention 322 / Florida Basic Recruit Training Program (HL): Volume 2 Holstered Intermediate Weapon Retention This technique is applicable to all intermediate weapons worn on the belt, such as a baton, chemi- cal agent canister, or CEW. The best defense against a subject grabbing your intermediate weapon is to maintain the reactionary gap. This technique works with an attempted front or rear grab. Use loud, clear verbal commands throughout the application of the technique. 1. Adjust your stance to maintain balance. 2. Secure the weapon by forcefully applying downward pressure on the weapon or on top of the subject’s hand keeping the weapon in the holster. 3. Deliver strikes to appropriate target areas as you rotate your body to break the subject’s grip. 4. Follow up with the appropriate action(s). (See Figure 4-80) Figure 4-80 Holstered intermediate weapon retention Chapter 4 Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics / 323 Drawn Baton Retention This technique works on one-handed and two-handed grabs. Use loud, clear verbal commands throughout the application of the technique. When the subject grabs the drawn baton: 1. Adjust your stance to maintain balance. 2. Rotate the long end of the baton upward and from the left to the right, to release the subject’s grip. 3. Pull the baton back and away. 4. Follow up with the appropriate action(s). (See Figure 4-81) Figure 4-81 Drawn baton retention 324 / Florida Basic Recruit Training Program (HL): Volume 2 Holstered Handgun Retention This technique should not be used unless the holster is firmly affixed to the belt. The best defense against a subject grabbing your handgun is to maintain the reactionary gap. Use loud, clear verbal commands throughout the application of the technique. When a subject grabs your holstered handgun: 1. Adjust your stance to maintain balance. 2. Secure the weapon by forcefully applying downward pressure on the firearm or on top of the subject’s hand keeping the weapon in the holster. 3. Deliver strikes to appropriate target areas as you rotate your body to break the subject’s grip. 4. Follow up with the appropriate action(s). (See Figure 4-82) Figure 4-82 Holstered handgun retention Chapter 4 Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics / 325 Drawn Handgun Retention Use the cradle handgun retention technique when the subject grabs a drawn handgun’s barrel. The person holding a handgun’s barrel has greater leverage than the person holding its grip. The cradle changes the leverage to the officer’s advantage. Use loud, clear verbal commands through- out the application of the technique. When a subject grabs your handgun: 1. Widen your stance and lower your center of gravity. 2. Step forward and bring the handgun closer to your chest. 3. Wrap your non-weapon arm under the handgun and the subject’s hand and clamp them tightly to your chest. 4. Lever the gun barrel upward to release it from the subject’s grasp. 5. Create distance from the subject by stepping back while pulling your cradled handgun downward. 6. Follow up with the appropriate action(s). (See Figure 4-83) Figure 4-83 Drawn handgun retention 326 / Florida Basic Recruit Training Program (HL): Volume 2