Firing from the Hip?
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Blooze
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Training to fire from the hip in close quarters is extremely wise. An attacker can cover twenty feet in less than two seconds so firing from the hip may be your only option. I always do some point blank drills when I'm shooting. Basically draw point from hip fire twice and then wash, rinse and repeat. Many ranges will not let you do this sort of training so unless you know a place that allows you may end up practicing this with snap caps in your home. Not the best option but it's better than not training. My .02
Phillip Gain
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I teach it (along with a bunch of other draw-and-fire scenarios) as part of the NRA Personal Protection outside the Home course.
Very much worth knowing, and practicing.
Very much worth knowing, and practicing.
My ccw instructor taught us how to shoot from the hip, close quarter shooting, shooting and moving, transitioning from shooting one handed from the hip to a two handed grip , and shooting while retreating backwards. I practice this regularly, I thought it was a standard cirriculum for a basic ccw class. I have to say my instructor did a fantastic job.
Sic Semper Tyrannis
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Most refer to it as shooting from "Close Contact" which is the point in the weapon presentation where the gun has cleared the holster and has been rotated toward the target but before the shooter begins to push the weapon out toward the target and acquire the sights.
More like shooting from the rib cage than the hip.
More like shooting from the rib cage than the hip.
thanks for so many great suggestions. I didn't know the correct term for it but you all knew exactly what I meant. I'll definitely practice these techniques more and find classes that teach them. Having a firearm is one thing but being able to use it when needed is what matters. All of these things I'm recently learning are definitely encouraging me to get back in shape too
ctpistolteacher
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I dont teach this (I only teach basic pistol so far) but I do practice it as often as possible.
BulletTrainingLtd
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For the most part...what everyone else said. It is an advanced technique usually taught in an advanced class.
father-of-three
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I teach it, as it is required.
I let all the students know that they do run the risk if the suspect closes the gap, there could be a negligent discharge against themselves. I try to teach a modified version where they twist and extend their arm so the barrel cannot easily point at themselves. I also teach them to move as quickly as possible away from the suspect.
I let all the students know that they do run the risk if the suspect closes the gap, there could be a negligent discharge against themselves. I try to teach a modified version where they twist and extend their arm so the barrel cannot easily point at themselves. I also teach them to move as quickly as possible away from the suspect.
ProShooter
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I teach it in our Defensive Handgun I class. I think shooting from retention (bad breath distance) is a critical skill that should be taught to people who carry.
Ok, I will now show my age. In 1969 when I was sworn into the Police Department and went through the Police Academy I trained for 2 week's in the use of a handgun. Part of this 2 week's was spent on learning HIP SHOOTING from the 7 yard line as taught by the F.B.I. you had to learn this position to pass the Police Training Commision's state Mandated course of fire to pass the Police Academy and go to work. Truth be known the position sucked and was next to worthless to most people in Law Enforcement. Most of them don't care about shooting their Service Weapon or any other weapon for that matter. As I went foreward in my career I was lucky enough to be made the Range Master and made a Member of the Police Training Commision's Firearm's Advisory Board where in fact we updated all weapon's requirement's for ALL of Law Enforcement in the state of New Jersey.
Out went the 50 yard line shooting and in came the speed rock position and the Close Combat Course of fire for all qualifications in the state. The Police Academy was still shooting the P.P.C. 50 yard course for Qualification's but were given the 25 yard course later.
Go with speed rock or instinct semi point shoulder shooting.
Bill
Out went the 50 yard line shooting and in came the speed rock position and the Close Combat Course of fire for all qualifications in the state. The Police Academy was still shooting the P.P.C. 50 yard course for Qualification's but were given the 25 yard course later.
Go with speed rock or instinct semi point shoulder shooting.
Bill
At the academy they are teaching us to shoot from the hip has the firearm is coming up. It use to be two shots and now it's three. Our instructor was asked about the groin and thigh being hit. His first response was "OUCH!!", with a laugh. Then he explained the arteries to us. That might stop the bad guy if he is hit there. The only place I have found to practice this is at the academy's range
improvisation07
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Look up the C.A.R. shooting system invented by Paul Castle.
This might help you.
This might help you.
I do teach it as well, as a secondary class to the CCW/Personal protection in the home. I also have a great video (I think and have been told) about drawing from the hip by the man who teaches/trains/requalifies law enforcement in AZ. Let me know what you think, and if ou haven't seen my YT channel, go ahead and subscribe and be sure to comment.
Wife and I were both trained to shoot from the hip when getting training for CCWP. We were ALSO trained to fire with both hands, and with only right hand, and with only left hand.
Since wife is often in her handicap scooter, she was also trained to shoot while sitting down in her scooter!
Great training. All of above was done with live fire, after the classroom training.
Since wife is often in her handicap scooter, she was also trained to shoot while sitting down in her scooter!
Great training. All of above was done with live fire, after the classroom training.
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