Learn the tactics of how to quickly and effectively draw a gun. Most shootings are a surprise, so quick draw is a skill that needs to be perfected. Here is the tactically correct technique for presenting (drawing) the gun. There are five steps, and each of them has a specific purpose. As you practice drawing your gun, start by slowly completing each specific step. Once you have mastered each step perfectly, then and only then, try to perform steps three through five more smoothly. Once you are able to perform three to five perfectly and smoothly, you will see that you will be able to draw the gun much faster.
Steps
Step 1. Both hands must perform the maneuvers at the same time
Place your supporting hand on your body (touching your upper chest would be a great idea). The firing hand moves over the pistol grip and then rests on it and holds it firmly (while in the holster). A good grip for shooting is to keep your hand high on the grip. The membrane of the hand between the thumb and forefinger should be as high as possible on the tip of the gun. The index finger should be straight and resting on the side of the holster (see photo). Try to relax your hand as much as you can.
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This is one of the most important steps to perform the extraction quickly. You should practice "snapping" (suddenly) into this position.
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- You can practice the position many times (and you should do it more than any other position) as it is a short and quick movement. Make sure you emphasize a perfect grip on the gun to prepare to shoot (all fingers around the gun handle and index finger on the trigger).
Step 2. Your wrist should be as straight as possible
It must not be tilted left, right, front or back. Grab the gun straight up, remembering to keep your wrist straight. If you have to raise the pistol higher to remove it from the holster, by twisting your arm at the shoulder as you move it up and back, you should be able to pull it out fully (for passive retention holsters, you should give it a clean and firm blow).
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The pistol should be free of any obstruction (front) created by the holster, but depending on the holster it may still be close (for example, the holster in the image has a front opening so lifting the pistol above the holster is not necessary, just lift it through the opening).
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Step 3. Remember to keep the wrist straight or in line with the forearm, and then rotate the arm at the shoulder down and forward
This will allow you to aim the gun at the bottom of your target. If the pistol has a safety, you should remove it simultaneously with the rotation of the arm forward.
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From this position you should be able to fire at a nearby target (if necessary). Do not consider shooting from position if your target is more than one and a half meters away (about the length of an arm and a half). For this reason, this position is called the "point blank firing position" or "retention technique".
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In practicing, the key to moving from second to third position is to keep the wrist straight / in line with the forearm and rotate the arm to the shoulder.
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Step 4. Remembering to keep the gun pointed at the threat, move the gun in the direction of the supporting hand towards the upper chest and bring the gun under your dominant eye
As you move the gun, your supporting hand should prepare to receive it. It should also move to cross the gun under the dominant eye. The supporting hand should wrap around the front of the handle and the side, allowing the entire handle to be enclosed by both hands.
- You must keep the muzzle horizontal (parallel to the ground; to practice without firing; or pointed at the target). This way, when you look at your target while bringing the gun into your line of sight, you can start aiming in the hundredths of a second you are moving the gun.
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Having a friend equipped with a watch to time you as you go from position three to position five is very helpful. The friend can tell you if you are turning the nose of the gun too low or too high. You should avoid taking both of these positions as they are less efficient and can obstruct your view.
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Step 5. Complete the movement
Stand straight in front of the threat (face to face) and extend both arms in a straight line. We do not recommend that you bend one of your arms. Pressing the pistol and bending one arm would cause a natural twist of the body which would result in inaccurate strokes. This twist can be eliminated with practice and the passage of time, but is still not recommended.
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At the shooting range, keeping your firing arm straight and straight is a good way to keep your line of sight as accurate as possible, but in a dangerous situation it is not advisable as it may limit your line of sight.
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Practice extending your arm to about two-thirds, or even half of it. It will take time to get used to it as the gun will be much closer to your face than you are used to, however using this technique is much more effective in preparing for close-range firefights.
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Just before the gun reaches its final position you will need to quickly focus directly and exclusively on your line of sight. Your vision should align right after.
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Step 6. Create "isometric pressure" once you are in the shooting position
This is a pressure that helps you immensely stabilize yourself in case you ever need to shoot again, but it also helps you in retention and more. Isometric pressure is achieved by pulling back with the supporting hand while pushing forward with the hand you are firing with.
- In this position you will feel quite stressed, but you will get great benefits. By practicing this position every time you go to the shooting range, you will improve your shooting, and gain an implicit memory that will help you in extreme situations. The first few times you try this pose you may get tired very easily, particularly due to the fact that the arm you are firing with is not fully extended.
- The handle of the firing hand can be loosened (for greater accuracy) while increasing pressure using the support arm.
Step 7. Reloading the pistol before putting it back in the holster (only after the fight is over) is an excellent tactical choice and a habit to learn
Make sure there are no imminent dangers, or at least you are in a situation of respite. Should a new danger arise while you are putting away the pistol, or when you have put it away, you will have an entire magazine at your disposal to deal with the threat
Step 8. Re-coat the gun in the exact reverse order above
Return to position number three, and place your hand on your stomach.
- At this point you may be tempted to take a break. In a combat situation, a fight that appears to be over can resume at any time. Take a look around for one last time.
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Having verified that you are safe, turn around, raise your elbow and insert the gun directly into the sheath. If you're not a police officer, you shouldn't be in any rush to relock your pistol, so follow these last two steps slowly and make sure the pistol returns to its holster smoothly.
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Make sure you keep your finger on the trigger until you have completely relocked the gun (this would allow you to quickly counterattack should the danger reappear).
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Step 9. Practice (start slowly until perfection is achieved
) by pulling out the gun approximately 500–1000 times. No kidding; This is about the time it takes to transform the procedure into implicit memory. Soon, you will see that you will be able to draw the gun very quickly.
Practice even without firing an unloaded pistol (see warnings). This is the best way to be able to perform the movements automatically at no additional cost. Practicing for about 20 minutes every day for a week would get amazing results
Step 10. Try to practice both drawing the gun and shooting at the shooting range once you have mastered the draw perfectly
Remember that steps three through five should always go smoothly and without a hitch. Try to make the process automatic and start focusing on your line of sight as soon as you can, until you get to the point of aiming before you even touch the gun. This way you will become a true sharpshooter.
Advice
- Use an outdoor shooting range - it's safer than one indoors. Polygons, even those outdoors, are forced to build barriers to make sure all stray bullets are contained. While nothing is perfect, using an outdoor shooting range will give you freedom of movement by letting you practice safely. Also, you are less likely to learn that a passerby was hit by a stray bullet on the evening news.
- The more you practice, the better the results will be.
- A shooting range isn't always the best place to shoot. In a polygon, you can only move in a small confined space. Both you and your target always remain motionless. Private property with a lot of land available is probably a better option (be sure to check local and national laws and get permission from the landowner).
Warnings
- Safety first! Firearms are very dangerous. Only use a pistol or other firearm if you are an experienced shooter or if there is an experienced shooter present to watch you handle it.
- You should only practice at the shooting range obeying all safety regulations, or in a private location where you are legally allowed to practice with an unloaded (or loaded blanks) pistol.
- Only fire in a safe place where you are legally permitted to do so. Strictly abide by all applicable laws regarding the possession and use of a firearm. Laws vary from country to country and sometimes even from city to city.
