Which technique is described for countering a handgun grab when the subject attempts a grab from behind with a one-handed direct-grab?

• A. The triangular Frame Retention and Side Elbow Strike
• B. The 2-on-1 Takedown from Standing Handcuffing
• C. Handcuffed Subject Assist
• D. Fore knuckle, Thumb Tip, Finger Tip

Answer: (A)

When facing a handgun grab from behind where the attacker uses one hand, your priority is to secure the weapon hand and break the grasp while creating space to move to safety. The triangular Frame Retention and Side Elbow Strike does exactly that. The frame part establishes a strong, triangular control around the attacker's arm and your body, helping to steer the weapon away from you and limit the grab’s effectiveness. The side elbow strike then delivers a quick, sharp disruption to the attacker's balance, freeing your grip and enabling you to step offline and disengage. This combination targets both weapon control and immediate space creation in one fluid response, which is why it’s the best fit for this specific scenario. The other options don’t address this particular back-grab setup with one hand in the same integrated way.