Krav Maga and Firearms in Albany, CA

Krav Maga and Firearms

By Gabriel Gliksman “Rely on your skills, not on your gun.”

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Krav Maga and firearms training is the perfect combination. As a Krav Maga expert and firearm instructor, I believe that the knowledge of Krav Maga is a crucial component that will, with no doubt, reinforce the mindset and the ability of the individual and their overall performance when dealing with high amounts of stress. It will also provide another layer of defense in a physical situation. First and foremost, the impact on the overall life of the Krav Maga practitioner is far more beneficial than the impact of gun training by itself. Knowing how to handle yourself, whether armed or not, will change your perspective and will put you at ease.

For whatever reason, you may have to leave your handgun in your vehicle or at home. You may not have a choice except to rely on your own skills, yourself. You are the weapon now!

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Krav Maga will go where you go. Consider this sentiment: When is the right time to use my handgun and can I use my handgun? Should I? What if I have a gun pointed at me? How close is it to me? These are all variables that we must consider. If I draw, will I or anyone else get shot? Both options, using a handgun or using Krav Maga techniques, have their place and time.

Some unknown variables and questions should be addressed, such as:

• Does the attacker have a gun or any other weapon that potentially could be deadly?
• Do you have a gun? How many assailants are there?

The situation will dictate the choice of the action taken. Even when carrying a handgun, it is still very important to know Krav Maga’s techniques and mindset to ensure that you are capable of protecting yourself in any possible situation. There are many reasons as to why it is so important to know Krav Maga.

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For example, you may not always have access to your weapon or maybe you’re out of ammunition. You may be attacked from the back or from different angles.

What if you drop the gun and you can not regain control of it? What do you do if it’s taken away from you? Additionally, when traveling abroad, bringing your firearm with you may not be a possibility. The ability to defend yourself and others and being able to fight back without an external weapon is your obligation, not a privilege. You should never depend on anything that is not a part of you. Krav Maga is!

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Training in Krav Maga can improve your self-confidence exponentially. It can aid greatly in assessing any situation and help you realize that the use of deadly force could be avoided. I’m not here to debate when and if to use whatever means of “self-defense,” but rather how to minimize and try to avoid legal complications and prosecutions, especially if the attacker is unarmed. Each state has its own rules. Make sure to educate yourself. It’s important to be well rounded and expand your knowledge so you can rely on your training and defensive tactics skills and not your handgun skills alone! Krav Maga conditions you to be aware of your surroundings and potential threats. It conditions you to not be a target. It trains you to always be prepared and ready, therefore avoiding unnecessary situations altogether. The combination of Krav Maga and handgun training will elevate the trainee’s performance, mindset, and overall abilities. There are different styles and variations when taking a shot. The key word is purpose. What is the situation you’re in and what is the goal and the end result that you’re looking to achieve? That should be what determines your response and course of action. When engaged in shooting and your life or the lives of loved ones are on the line, you must behave like a warrior. Your mind is clear and your actions are calculated. Your mentality is extremely aggressive and you must neutralize the threat before that threat can harm you.

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Combative shooting must be performed with the whole body, head to toe. Every step and stance must be intentional, sturdy, and firm, without any hesitation. You have only one goal which is to end the situation as soon as possible in the most practical and most efficient way for you, your family, and for any innocent people who may be at risk of getting injured or killed.  So, the combination of firearm and Krav Maga training and becoming competent and capable in both is crucial and is guaranteed to aid the individual-you!