I have seen videos where a person at the range will draw his/her weapon and hold it close to the chest before extending the arms to aim and shoot. After the shot(s) he/she will bend the elbows and bring it close to the chest again. What I would like to know is, does this technique have a name? I would like to research why the technique is done but its kinda hard when I don't know what it's called. Can anyone help? Thanks in advance!
It's often called "ready retained."I have seen videos where a person at the range will draw his/her weapon and hold it close to the chest before extending the arms to aim and shoot. After the shot(s) he/she will bend the elbows and bring it close to the chest again. What I would like to know is, does this technique have a name? I would like to research why the technique is done but its kinda hard when I don't know what it's called. Can anyone help? Thanks in advance!
Watch out for the TV lessons. Normally you would not draw a gun into a retained ready position when drawing for defense. The gun is rotated into position out of the holster, joined in front of the body and raised. You would not pull that gun back toward your body in a retained position.Rob Leatham teaches this position as part of the draw stroke. He teaches a 3 step draw. A vertical move to chest high, establish grip, push weapon out to target.
Watch out for the TV lessons. Normally you would not draw a gun into a retained ready position when drawing for defense. The gun is rotated into position out of the holster, joined in front of the body and raised. You would not pull that gun back toward your body in a retained position.
Hollywood?
Ok, so my answer uncalled for. When you asked about the "up carry." I thought you were refereeing to:Link Removed
In this picture, the actor specifically poses with the firearm next to the head. To bring the firearm into play, there is a lot of arm movement, and not very safe. Looks good on film, but..... I had a friend who tried this with a revolver, and he blew a hole in the roof of the range. Needless to say, I'm not a fan of this "carry."
The carrying of the pistol close to the body, and punching straight out to fire is more effective, but does not work well in all situations. Especially if you are surrounded by other individuals. When accompanied by others, a SUL carry "may" be more effective and safer.
Best answer, try different positions, low ready, SUL and others, and remember, not everything works all the time.
Bottom line, anyone can be an @zz (including myself), don't take everything you read as gospel, and be safe out there.
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