Annotation 
 This book presents sophisticated 
defensive tactics and techniques for dealing with confrontations when 
police use of guns cannot be legally justified. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Abstract 
 Defensive tactics must work on 
the street, be defensible in court, and be administratively feasible. 
The 21 chapters in this volume present a broad range of nonlethal 
defensive tactics. Topics discussed include physical fitness, the 
psychology of confrontation, the continuum of force, body language, oral 
 control, and verbal tactics. The use of restraints is examined, with 
techniques illustrated for blanket hold, escort position, pressure-point 
 control, touch pressure points, the wrist lock come along, and three 
quick penetration points. Active countermeasures, such as the stunning 
technique and diffused strike, are detailed. A review of neck restraints 
 discusses the carotid restraint technique, danger of the bar arm hold, 
safety, and medical and legal concerns. Additional techniques described 
include short stick techniques (the Kubotan); use of the Yawara; proper 
use of the flashlight, impact weapons, and handcuffing techniques. Also 
highlighted are the use of appropriate and deadly force, knife threats, 
'humane' devices, legal concerns, and training issues involving women. 
Photo illustrations.

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