GRAPHIC. How much do you train in firearm retention? This officer shows us why that training is so important to our Active Self Protection, and that empty-handed skills are very important for firearm carriers! I am glad this officer came out of it okay.
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Attitude. Skills. Plan.
(music in the intro and outro courtesy of Bensound at http://www.bensound.com)
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