sgt127
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I come from the old IPSC days. It was all about a fast clean draw and getting that front sight between your eye and the target. Consistently.
I carry only DA autos or revolvers off duty. And, I carry appendix. (I can’t carry a cocked pistol pointed at my femoral artery. That’s on me, just won’t do it no matter how safe others feel it it)
And, I practice. One hand, both hands even left hand. Drawing the gun out upside down and pulling the trigger with my pinkie.
Often with a sidestep to the left or right. Moving. Be able to get to that gun whenever I need to from any position. In the car. Sitting at a table.
I’m quite situationally aware. If i feel there’s a threat, my hand is under my shirt and on the gun, totally concealed.
You may never need to make a quick draw, but you are remiss if your toolbox doesn’t have that skill in it.
Standing in the “I give up” position knowing you have a gun and not being confident you can draw and engage will likely get you killed. Possibly with your own gun.
I carry only DA autos or revolvers off duty. And, I carry appendix. (I can’t carry a cocked pistol pointed at my femoral artery. That’s on me, just won’t do it no matter how safe others feel it it)
And, I practice. One hand, both hands even left hand. Drawing the gun out upside down and pulling the trigger with my pinkie.
Often with a sidestep to the left or right. Moving. Be able to get to that gun whenever I need to from any position. In the car. Sitting at a table.
I’m quite situationally aware. If i feel there’s a threat, my hand is under my shirt and on the gun, totally concealed.
You may never need to make a quick draw, but you are remiss if your toolbox doesn’t have that skill in it.
Standing in the “I give up” position knowing you have a gun and not being confident you can draw and engage will likely get you killed. Possibly with your own gun.