In this video training, Chris Collins goes over a few things to consider when you are drawing your weapon. In an ideal situation, you have enough time to draw your weapon and still have distance between you and an attacker. In reality, this is rarely the case. No criminal is going to let you know they are attacking you from 30 feet away. Most engagements take place at arm’s length. If you reach for your weapon, your attacker will most likely go for it as well. Then it turns into a fight for the gun.
Due to this, it is important to train more than just drawing and shooting. When you draw your weapon, you want to already have control of the fight. To gain control, use your off hand to pin or deflect the attackers arms. Turn your torso so that your gun is away from the attacker. Once you feel that you have control, draw your weapon and engage the target.
After training with your SIRT, you will want to reinforce the training with live fire on the range. Please observe all firearm safety rules when practicing. SIRT and live fire weapons should never be used simultaneously in the same scenario.
To practice with live fire, make sure you have a range where training like this is appropriate. Then, set up a target close to where you are standing. It is recommended that you practice at multiple distances from the target. Before you start shooting, come up with a scenario where you would need to use these skills. Think through the entire scenario before you begin firing. Now practice covering your head, changing the angle, and drawing your weapon.
Remember, owning a gun does not keep you safe. You need to know how to use it in real world situations, otherwise it can pose a larger threat to yourself. We highly recommend taking concealed carry and close quarters classes to build on your training.
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Well, this is about useless to me, as I carry in a right hand crossdraw position. Only way I can carry, that the pistol does not print on my shirt.
Charles, the weapon printing is, in my opinion, an over emphasized concern. Most situations of extreme violence are not conducted by a rational and calculating perpetrator, that has observed from multiple angles, the people in the area they are going to perform their offense. They may have scouted the area but not the people who are, by chance, in that area. The chance that they see a slight anomaly of your shirt on the side of your body with your are partially obstructing that printed area, when you stand naturally, is not very likely.
The main thing that you have accomplished by being a responsible concealed carrier, is ensuring at least one good guy has the ability to engage the perpetrator and save lives that would otherwise be lost. Being a super clandestine possessor of a firearm is not likely needed. They will have their own adrenaline gushing into their blood and their own tunnel vision.
I know people will be chomping at the bit to argue against this point, so by all means, go for it. I am always happy to hear another perspective, which is what I a offering here.
My point is, train for muscle memory and action without undue hesitation and worry less about a potential printing giving you away as an armed citizen.
Respectfully wishing you good health, good training and continuous wellbeing.
Not every technique works for everyone; but sound principles can be learned and adapted (to one extream or another) so as to increase your safety and/or abilities.