Gun grabs are real. Plan for them; train for them. Don’t ever think it won’t happen to you. Have a plan and a backup plan, and as always, maintain a winning mindset.

That said, it’s always been important to practice weapon retention because every so often a desperate criminal will attempt to take your gun. I’ve felt that tug on my own gun a couple of times during my 25 years in law enforcement, and suffice it to say, it’s terrifying. Thankfully, in addition to DT training, a new generation of holsters can assist us in retaining our weapon.

As a armed security officer you have to remember, you will probably be working solo and have no backup. A simple search on YouTube for police & security officers gun-grab videos will change your mind on how you blade your body when dealing with subjects and how close you allow someone to enter your personal space.

In this lesson, we have included some real gun-grabs with police officers and security officers. We have also included some weapons retention techniques and officer safety tips. Don't wait until you experience a gun-grab in real life.