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Figure 10-27. Blocking a knife thrust combined with counterattack knee to the solar plexus.
5.
Gun.
The gun has a similar story to the knife. We already mentioned that if a gun is pointing at
you and has not gone off then the person holding the weapon has something else in mind. Think
about this intently. Whether it's a wallet or the keys to a safe—give it to him. If he wants to take
your children, then it is time to implement a strategy and not be a victim. Many good men and
women have gone down fighting for others. We are all on this earth a short time. Live right. Die
right. The following are things to remember about a gun. Bullets shoot in a straight line, so when
you try to deflect an arm holding a gun, step to the side out of the line of fire. Cover is good to
find. As with a knife it is possible to disarm a gun, but the gun needs to be within your reach.
The wrist can be manipulated, the arm can be broken (
fig. 10-28
). All the vital points we have
mentioned and captured throughout this very brief exposé on self-defense can be attacked and the
effect will be there. Self-defense works—if you work it.