Unraveling the Truth: Do you need martial art skills if you carry a gun?

Let's dive into a topic that stirs quite the debate: "Do you need martial arts skills if you carry a gun?"

This is a crucial question to answer for anyone serious about self-defense.

Imagine this...

You've royally screwed up all your situation awareness and some thug has you pinned against the wall.

One of his hands on your throat, the other hand cocked up next to his ear with a big clenched fist.

If you were to shoot the attacker, it could potentially be clear case of a self-defense.

Keep in mind that's up to the courts to decide later.

But here's the catch...

By the time you attempt to draw your firearm and use it... he's had plenty of time to repeatedly smash your face with his fist.

This is where the blend of martial arts and firearms training becomes not just beneficial, but potentially life-saving.

Why You Need Hand To Hand Martial Arts Training Even If You Carry A Gun

Martial arts training equips you with the skills to handle close-quarters confrontations. It's about more than just throwing punches or executing perfect kicks.

It's about awareness, reaction time, and the ability to control the situation even when a defense tool such as a firearm, knife, mace, or pepper spray isn't immediately accessible.

Consider a scenario where an attacker is already too close, or you're caught off guard. Relying solely on a firearm in such situations might not just be impractical; it could be dangerous.

Martial arts skills provide you with options – the ability to create distance, disarm, or neutralize the threat until you can safely draw your firearm.

Take a look at the following video for an example why it's so vital to have both hand-to-hand and gun fighting skills.