I have carried AIWB almost exclusively for many years now. However, I carried strong-side for a long time before that. This probably dates me, but my first real carry setup was a full-size 1911 in an OWB leather holster, strong-side-hip, under unbuttoned, open-front shirts. I later moved to a Glock 19, strong-side, inside the waistband,... Continue Reading →
Pertaining to the use of the pistol, efficiency of movement separates high performers from casual shooters. This is not unique to shooting; all high-end athletes focus on making their movement efficient. In particular, I want to speak to movement in the draw from concealment, as this is a skillset that is rife with excess movement... Continue Reading →
I have written some well circulated content on the necessity of knowing how to surreptitiously draw a handgun. My article on the subject that I wrote on USA Carry was well-received and stirred up good discussion, which led me to realize that this is a skill that is not often discussed, even though it proves... Continue Reading →
The most important skill with a pistol, as it pertains to self-defense, is being able to deploy it efficiently, safely, and quickly. We could say that the draw to a first, solid hit, is most important. I would submit that the draw itself can be separated out from the first accurate hit to an extent... Continue Reading →
The primary obstacle that most handgunners face when transitioning from iron sights to a red dot is “finding the dot” on presentation. After spending a lot of time shooting a dot equipped pistol this past year I have obtained consistent and fast acquisition of the dot on presentation. There are a number of techniques that... Continue Reading →
Much ado is made about how important single-hand shooting is, and many articles and instructors urge concealed carriers to practice more with only the single hand on the gun. The need to practice single-hand shooting should be self-evident; there are many reasons why you may need to employ the gun with only one hand. However,... Continue Reading →
With more serious practitioners of concealed carry than ever before, the true enthusiasts among that crowd have continued to refine the mechanics involved in deploying a handgun from concealment. While I am certainly an enthusiast who likes shooting, and pursing an advanced skillset in shooting simply for the craft itself, I have always been rooted... Continue Reading →
One of the skills to work on as an advancing shooter is the ability to modulate the presentation of the gun based on how accurate you need to be for the shot. The goal is to draw and present the gun with all-possible speed, but only slow down at the point needed, to make a... Continue Reading →
There are real-world scenarios in which a concealed carrier might have to present the gun, or ready it in hand, in a stealthy. This is done with what is called the surreptitious draw. Being able to draw your gun without attracting attention from an adversary, or multiple adversaries, is an important skill to work on.... Continue Reading →
An important skill to have as a concealed carrier is the ability to draw your gun with the support-hand only. Why, you might ask? Well, your dominant hand might be injured or detained in some way, thus requiring you to draw and present the gun with the support hand only. Sure, you might carry a... Continue Reading →
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