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LONG GUN FROM THE FRONT—LIVE

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Shotgun/Assault Rifle/Submachine Gun Defenses

STARTING POSITION: Passive stance.

1. As the attacker presents the rifle, send your left hand to the weapon in a
straight line, keeping your hand open and your fingers extended downward at
about a 45-degree angle. Keeping your left arm stiff, put the palm of your hand
at the barrel of the weapon and push in a straight line to your right. As you

redirect, make a body defense by allowing your left shoulder to come forward
and blading (or turning) your body; this has the added benefit of putting your
motion and weight toward the gunman even though your feet have not yet
moved. Your left hand should move first, but as it does, your right hand should
then move inward to avoid the line of fire. Think of moving the right hand to the
crook of the left elbow.