Which of the following is the third step in a disarming technique?

Which of the following is the third step in a disarming technique?

• A. Parry the weapon and move the target
• B. Secure the weapon (catchers mitt)
• C. Disarm and stun
• D. If disarm fails, distract and repeat

Answer: (C)

In this kind of sequence, actions are arranged to reduce risk and restore safety step by step. First, you deflect or parry to lessen the threat and create space. Next, you secure the weapon so the other person can’t easily take it back. The third step is disarming and stun, which removes the weapon from the attacker and creates a window of opportunity to disengage safely. If the disarm attempt doesn’t work, you’d fall back to a distract-and-repeat approach, but that isn’t the primary third step. So, disarm and stun is the best choice because it completes control of the weapon and quickly restores safety after you’ve opened up distance and secured the tool.

In this kind of sequence, actions are arranged to reduce risk and restore safety step by step. First, you deflect or parry to lessen the threat and create space. Next, you secure the weapon so the other person can’t easily take it back. The third step is disarming and stun, which removes the weapon from the attacker and creates a window of opportunity to disengage safely. If the disarm attempt doesn’t work, you’d fall back to a distract-and-repeat approach, but that isn’t the primary third step. So, disarm and stun is the best choice because it completes control of the weapon and quickly restores safety after you’ve opened up distance and secured the tool.