In parking lot takedown method, which GOV moves to open side of the vehicle creating a position of advantage?

• A. GOV-1 drives forward, actively pinning one of the corners of the subject's front
• B. GOV-2 drives to the rear corner
• C. GOV-3 drives to the open side of the vehicle creating a position of advantage
• D. GOV-4 blocks the passenger side door

Answer: (C)

In a parking lot takedown, gaining the best control while staying protected hinges on the angle you approach from. Moving to the open side of the vehicle creates that position of advantage because you have a clear line of sight and space to react, plus you reduce the risk of being surprised by a door opening or an attempted surge from the subject. This placement lets you guide the subject with commands and maintain a direct, protective stance as they move or exit the vehicle.

Approaching the rear corner or pinning a front corner can still offer control, but they don’t provide the same sustained visibility and angular control as the open-side approach. Blocking the passenger side door might appear to restrict movement, but it can trap you against the vehicle and increase risk if the door is leveraged as a cover or if someone moves unpredictably inside the car. The open-side approach minimizes those risks and preserves a safer, more controllable path to compliance.