| A gun can kill not only an attacker's intended | | | | times telegraph what they may do next. If they |
| victim but bystanders as well. Most criminals are | | | | appear scared or nervous there may be a way |
| not proficient with their guns at larger distances. | | | | to talk them out of the situation. This is probably |
| As they start shooting, innocent people they are | | | | not the time to launch a counterattack as they |
| not aware of can be injured or killed. In this article | | | | may shoot out of fear. If they appear more |
| we will show martial arts tips to defend against an | | | | confident with themselves they may not be as |
| attack with a gun. | | | | dangerous. Asking and giving them what they |
| Being confronted by an assailant with a hand gun | | | | want may end the confrontation. |
| is about as dangerous as it can get. Emotions run | | | | If a victim decides to fight they must control the |
| high in each opponent. Adrenaline is rushing as a | | | | gun. This is only accomplished if the aggressor is |
| natural fight or flight syndrome kicks in. This is the | | | | at close range. Martial arts self-defense techniques |
| time to use martial arts techniques for breathing. | | | | can be performed to disarm or disable the |
| Proper breathing calms the nerves and focuses | | | | attacker. A high level of proficiency and |
| the mind. This is also the time if possible to flee. | | | | confidence must be possessed to defend oneself |
| Before the situation escalates. | | | | in this situation. Many times the best defense is to |
| Focusing on the actions of the attacker can many | | | | turn and run. |