Practice Quick and Safe Gun Draw of Your Concealed Weapon

[rjbreitenbach]

Often, when using weapons, we overlook simple, basic procedures that when ignored may negatively influence the outcome of a hostile confrontation. When my wife and I carry our weapons, these are properly concealed and secured on our person. We wear appropriate holsters designed for our particular weapon and we ensure that quick access to our weapon is not impeded by our clothing or any equipment. At the shooting range, we practice drawing and firing our weapon safely and quickly. We do so from various positions including, prone, kneeling, hip, and standing. It is imperative that we practice how we will respond if and when we are surprised by an assailant. In essence, "we train how to fight because we will fight how we train." In addition to exercising the lawful and safe use of our weapon in a confident manner, we discuss different scenarios and the possible response to each. Remember, when you carry a concealed weapon, you must be able to quickly and safely draw it to use it. So, safely practice drawing your UNLOADED weapon. When ready, and at the shooting range, safely practice your quick draw and firing. You will find that this simple enhancement of your training will help raise your self confidence and your survivability.:triniti:

 

[apvbguy]

all of of what you posted is correct, the big problem many people have is finding a place to shoot that allows you to draw from a holster and fire and some ranges don't allow rapid fire, like double or triple taps.

 

[eagleeyes]

we can draw from holster at the range i go to and that's how i practice .......from the holster ......it would be good to go to an outdoor range though but there is none close by in the city i live

 

[JohnD13]

Practicing a smooth, quick, and safe draw is a good thing to do. Practice your reload also. Since I usually a revolver, I have two sets of snap caps, one loaded in the cylinder, and the other in the speed loader, or speed strip, since I use both. Draw, run the cylinder, dump the rounds and reload. Pick them up, and do it again. Repeat as needed to develop the skill you need.

 

[MamaLiberty]

Start slow, learn good habits

Practice doing all of this SLOWLY at first. As you get better and smoother, pick up the pace.

It takes about 300 repetitions to learn a new habit (good or bad)

It takes approximately 1,000 to 10,000 perfect repetitions to unlearn something and then learn a new habit.

Do it right the first time, every time. Speed comes with experience and muscle memory.

If you learn and practice a bad habit, you'll pay a BIG price in time and effort to change it later - and you won't be as able to defend yourself in the meantime either.