can you upload a video on the ''correct way to grip your gun with one hand while you use a flashlight with the other''? Hope you understand what I'm talking about...I've seen it on movies.
I use my left hand to lift my shirt up out of the way and my right hand pulls my pistol up and out of the holster... Is that acceptable? A buddy of mine taught me that trick.
I've seen other instructors teach it that way. It's up to you, but just to share from one of the instructors I learned from, he mentioned the technique you speak of and said he prefer to teach doing everything with one hand because sometimes you will only have one arm to draw with. The other hand can be used to deflect a weapon, hold someone at arm's length, or it can be injured. Either way, he says it's better to have the other hand free during the draw.
@jschwind435 You sweep the shirt with the weak hand (not the weapon you shoot with) and keep it (your weak hand) tucked against your chest in order to keep from "lasering" your own hand when you draw with the strong hand. This keeps you from putting your own body part in front of the muzzle during a high-stress situation.
I'd say before the muzzle clears the top of the holster, so almost right away as you are drawing. I practice drawing while sweeping down with the thumb to do both at once.
The important thing about flipping off safeties is that you don't do it too early. I flip my safety as part of the presenting motion.
One suggestion to improve your drawstroke is to stop doing that hunching thing as you punch out. It's much better to keep your head as level as possible because if you have to shoot while your body is moving downward, you're going to throw your shots low.
is there a specific reason why you should be resting your support (reaction) hand on your stomach/chest when your strong hand is going for the weapon?
You're just getting your weak hand ready to meet up with the strong hand, you don't want to meet to early or you'll flag your own hand with the muzzle of the weapon, that's why you have it "wait" there until you're pushing the weapon forward then you meet up with it from behind the weapon.
I live in Florida, so it's not hard at all. Without a Concealed carry permit, I go to the gun store, buy a gun, wait 5 business days, and go pick it up. But because I have a concealed carry permit, I go to the gunstore, pay for the gun, go home with a new toy. :-) Either way they do a background check but it takes 5 minutes and they do it on the spot.
Hey Slag, Just some additional info, when I teach people I use the Grab, Draw , Smack, Squeeze saying which is what I was taught at Instructor School. Basically the same thing you say but Grab the weapon, Draw it straight up, Smack support hand with strong hand and lastly Squeeze the trigger(of course after target has been acquired). But It is the same thing you say but just an easier way for people to remember. I like all of your videos and have subscribed. Good Info and keep 'em up.
Filmmakers are mainly concerned with what looks, sounds or just seems cool, which is also why knives always make that "shing" sound when they're unsheathed or waved through the air. Drives me nuts.
Not to mention it sounds like they are cocking the weapon everytime they draw it or put it up in the firing position. And then when they're out, you'll hear the *click* of the hammer dropping even though the slide is locked back...
yeah dude left hand for lifting up the shirt
sbkarmen 9 months ago
THERE IS NO "STRONG HAND" & "WEAK HAND"
its been modified to "WEAPON/FIRING HAND" & "SUPPORT HAND"
imstricken06 1 year ago
Very good video. Thank you.
DERRICOTTE 1 year ago
can you upload a video on the ''correct way to grip your gun with one hand while you use a flashlight with the other''? Hope you understand what I'm talking about...I've seen it on movies.
ZETASPRODUCTIONS 1 year ago
what type of gun do you use on the video?
ZETASPRODUCTIONS 1 year ago
@ZETASPRODUCTIONS That's a Springfield "Loaded" Operator aka MC Operator.
slagman5 1 year ago
I use my left hand to lift my shirt up out of the way and my right hand pulls my pistol up and out of the holster... Is that acceptable? A buddy of mine taught me that trick.
jschwind435 2 years ago
I've seen other instructors teach it that way. It's up to you, but just to share from one of the instructors I learned from, he mentioned the technique you speak of and said he prefer to teach doing everything with one hand because sometimes you will only have one arm to draw with. The other hand can be used to deflect a weapon, hold someone at arm's length, or it can be injured. Either way, he says it's better to have the other hand free during the draw.
slagman5 2 years ago
I've considered many techniques, and I feel the one-handed approach makes more sense for the reasons stated. Anyway, that's just my opinion. :-)
slagman5 2 years ago
@jschwind435 You sweep the shirt with the weak hand (not the weapon you shoot with) and keep it (your weak hand) tucked against your chest in order to keep from "lasering" your own hand when you draw with the strong hand. This keeps you from putting your own body part in front of the muzzle during a high-stress situation.
overdark666 1 year ago
at what point should one pop the manual safety off (I notice you're using a 1911)?
Russoft 2 years ago
I'd say before the muzzle clears the top of the holster, so almost right away as you are drawing. I practice drawing while sweeping down with the thumb to do both at once.
slagman5 2 years ago
that makes sense, thanks for the response.
Russoft 2 years ago
The important thing about flipping off safeties is that you don't do it too early. I flip my safety as part of the presenting motion.
One suggestion to improve your drawstroke is to stop doing that hunching thing as you punch out. It's much better to keep your head as level as possible because if you have to shoot while your body is moving downward, you're going to throw your shots low.
CrippledPidgeon 2 years ago
thx for the video...
and i have a question!
is there a specific reason why you should be resting your support (reaction) hand on your stomach/chest when your strong hand is going for the weapon?
rewez 2 years ago
You're just getting your weak hand ready to meet up with the strong hand, you don't want to meet to early or you'll flag your own hand with the muzzle of the weapon, that's why you have it "wait" there until you're pushing the weapon forward then you meet up with it from behind the weapon.
slagman5 2 years ago
oh ic.. thx a bunch :)
rewez 2 years ago
thank you,helps alot.
lvman64 2 years ago
oh okay then mate, it's much harder in england you see . haha, but thanks anyway
jdempsey06 3 years ago
Yah, I'm glad I live in America. There's nothing I enjoy more than going to the gunrange to fire off some rounds.
slagman5 3 years ago
hey man , good video, how hard is it to get your own gun legally and license?
jdempsey06 3 years ago
I live in Florida, so it's not hard at all. Without a Concealed carry permit, I go to the gun store, buy a gun, wait 5 business days, and go pick it up. But because I have a concealed carry permit, I go to the gunstore, pay for the gun, go home with a new toy. :-) Either way they do a background check but it takes 5 minutes and they do it on the spot.
slagman5 3 years ago
When i was living in GA, I bought a hunting rifle in Wal-Mart and left with the rile 5 minutes later.
ManBearPigWolf 2 years ago
Hey Slag, Just some additional info, when I teach people I use the Grab, Draw , Smack, Squeeze saying which is what I was taught at Instructor School. Basically the same thing you say but Grab the weapon, Draw it straight up, Smack support hand with strong hand and lastly Squeeze the trigger(of course after target has been acquired). But It is the same thing you say but just an easier way for people to remember. I like all of your videos and have subscribed. Good Info and keep 'em up.
Trey496HD 3 years ago
I've been trying to think of an acronym or something people can remember...
slagman5 3 years ago
Good vid; just one question though, how come you lean over at the waist so much?
HalfBreedMix 3 years ago
Good video.
Filmmakers are mainly concerned with what looks, sounds or just seems cool, which is also why knives always make that "shing" sound when they're unsheathed or waved through the air. Drives me nuts.
CanItAlready 3 years ago
Not to mention it sounds like they are cocking the weapon everytime they draw it or put it up in the firing position. And then when they're out, you'll hear the *click* of the hammer dropping even though the slide is locked back...
slagman5 3 years ago
Good video, thanks for the info/tutorial - I like the commentary, haha.
TMHF 3 years ago