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[Video of this waza fast and slow, from the side, and ideally, overhead]

Defense against a gunman who has taken you hostage

• Look at the gun; this twists your head off the line-of-fire.
• Opposite-side grab the opponent’s wrist, pushing the muzzle towards them.
  • If possible, jam the weapon by wedging a finger between the hammer and the firing pin.
• Perform gun-stripping with your same-side hand.
  • Avoid shooting from this position, as it will cause permanent hearing damage.
  • Throw the gun away, so the police won’t think you are the gunman.
• Twist outside and apply a hammerlock or shihō-nage.

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