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Heh, I'd assumed both that the poster was asking for concealed firearms, and that anyone reading this thread would assume such things as running shoes, a good flashlight, and awareness. Those all go without saying IMO.
As to MA vs CCW, MA types get defensive about MA as soon as firearms people get defensive about guns. The smart move is to learn from both disciplines. The question about the gun to head was particularly pointed. The options were to go for your gun, or to use MA to disarm the attacker and then assumedly thrash him. I'd rather use a good disarm drill (clear the body, control the weapon, remove the weapon) and then draw my CCW and control the situation after.
Combined Arms, it ain't just a military concept.
(As an aside, if you carry, a bit of HtH training is a must. NOTHING will save your life faster in a serious tussle more assuredly than even some minimal retention techniques. It may not seem easy for you to disarm someone else, but it doesn't seem so hard for them to disarm you, if you know what I mean. A bit of retention training is hugely assistive should you get into a close-range confrontation. Let's face it, your gun is worse than useless if it is in the bad guy's hands.)
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