Definately some real world violence here and a firearm discharged several times. One officer traffic stops always have a potential to go south.
[yt]kX1Oer2EGu8&feature=related[/yt]
[yt]kX1Oer2EGu8&feature=related[/yt]
Follow along with the video below to see how to install our site as a web app on your home screen.
Note: This feature may not be available in some browsers.
That's some scary stuff and the possibility exsists for it to occure at ANY TIME..There is no such thing as a ROUTINE STOP...
Absolutely Drac so stay sharp and stay safe!
Yes, while watching the video I too was wondering about the same things. I'm not a cop but can appreciate the dangers they face day in and day out. Made me wonder at this particular officer's H2H combat training. The suspect was indeed larger and likely sized up the situation while being put on the hood and getting searched. Probably had the thought in his mind somewhere along the lines of "screw this! I can take this guy!" and he tries. Thankfully he failed.<snip>
Third, I'm not impressed with the officer's defensive tactics. He moved straight back, and ended up in a shoving match sort of situation. I don't know his training -- but to any of us here on MT, this probably screams for the need for additional, effective training. And it should be a strong reminder to each of us to assess our training and practice; are WE prepared for a larger, tougher, trained opponent than the usual guys we run into? Do we handle each situation as if it might become violent -- or are we complacent?
Finally, and maybe most important, you see in both the offender and the cop great examples of the survivor mindset! The cop never quit, never gave up trying, and remained amazingly calm and controlled. The suspect kept going, even after being shot. Remember -- you're never killed by one shot! Never give up, never stop, never surrender!
And there is an issue right there - he was hit by only one shot. One has to ask why the officer did not put 3-4 rounds into the guys belly. Yes, the weapon jammed, but one also has to ask if it jammed because of damage incurred after the second shot was fired and before the third was attempted.The suspect kept going, even after being shot. Remember -- you're never killed by one shot! Never give up, never stop, never surrender!
Exactly what I was thinking because knowing the functions of Aikido and Hapkido being more in line with subduing your attacker/suspect these arts would be better suited for those in security and law enforcement. For bouncers and such other arts are probably better since they don't need to worry (as much) about coming under scrutiny for hitting a suspect as an officer would. But putting a joint lock on someone until they're better subdued with handcuffs and such sounds like a good idea. No matter how big a guy is, they're not going to argue with their ligaments and joints screaming "stop resisting!"We've had several officers come through our aikido school. The H2H training provided by the local departments is incredibly inadequate for the job at hand. It amazed me to find that they have to re-qual with their side arm but get no continuing education in hand to hand. In a world where every round down range from an officers weapon gets media attention and lawyers swarming like buzzards it amazes me that so many departments don't go heavy on the controlling of suspects with locks, pins and joint destruction. I'm glad the officer in the video made it home in one piece.
And Drac, as Brian said stay sharp, stay safe. And I'll add...thanks.
How much would have intensive grappling training helped the officer? Something like a modified bjj program for LEOs?
Yeah... I can't help but think about the first malfunction drill... TAP - RACK - BANG! (if necessary).
H'mmm... A buddy of mine had to clear a jam while holding a ballistic shield; he tapped on the shield, used it to rack the slide, and got his shot off. So... let's apply the principle! TAP on the goon's forehead. RACK against his ears? Maybe no need for a bang at that point!
Definately some real world violence here and a firearm discharged several times. One officer traffic stops always have a potential to go south...
Wow. Scary! After seeing cops get killed during routine traffic stops, I completely reconsidered my interest in law enforcement.
That's some scary stuff and the possibility exsists for it to occure at ANY TIME..There is no such thing as a ROUTINE STOP...