Training for Concealing the Draw?

[GuyFawkes]

From the self defense situations I've read about and videos I've seen there are very few times where a quick draw is needed. No matter how fast you can draw your gun from your holster you'll never be faster than a gun that's already out and pointed at you. It seems the much more important techniques to be learning is to conceal the draw so the attacker doesn't notice.

Are there any training classes that you know of that include techniques on distracting and concealing the draw of a handgun?

[CenCal45]

Interesting concept. Never heard of any training of the sort myself tho.

I'm all ears for other members that have input on this

[DRM6000]

Carry in a pocket. A hammerless DA revolver in a jacket pocket can be shot from inside that pocket. "Ok, let me get my wallet." Bang bang

[Matt P]

The mere fact you are interested in this is more than half the battle.
So many variables come into play when training for more specific actions.

What is the handgun you would be carrying?
Where do you carry it?
What are some of the environments you may be in that expose you to greater risk?
Will there be multiples?
Will the focus be on you alone?

The best across the board training you can possibly do is developing the fundamentals,
When you have confidence in your firearm handling and employment (shooting) adding other elements become simple.
Defending yourself with a firearm is just one aspect of a huge picture. In fact there are so many other options for you that can aid your survival which do not involve you pointing a gun and shooting.

The more you just get out and practice and strengthen your fundamentals the more you feel confident and equipped to handle the what ifs.

Guys/gals who have developed abilities with firearms never ask these questions. Why is this?
Is it over confidence?
Is it complacency?
No. They understand their own abilities and limitations through simple development of fundamentals.

It is a great question. And the fact you are thinking about it may just cause you to look for the distraction move.
Keep running the what ifs in your mind. Always see yourself aggressively responding, maintaining control and over coming.
But if you don't carry with routine, practice draws, and shoot with some regularity..........

What other things do you do to assist you in survival?

Carry a light?
Notice those around you?
Avoid areas of town during certain times?
How and where you park?
How you approach your parked vehicle?
Carry pepper spray?

[tanks]

From the self defense situations I've read about and videos I've seen there are very few times where a quick draw is needed. No matter how fast you can draw your gun from your holster you'll never be faster than a gun that's already out and pointed at you. It seems the much more important techniques to be learning is to conceal the draw so the attacker doesn't notice.

Are there any training classes that you know of that include techniques on distracting and concealing the draw of a handgun?

I'd say even more important is to distract the opponent in a way so the gun does not point at you e.g. hands shaking so you drop the wallet and he has to pick it up etc.. Opening up distance between you and him and so forth. Acting compliant while looking for your opening.

[NATEWA]

I'd say even more important is to distract the opponent in a way so the gun does not point at you e.g. hands shaking so you drop the wallet and he has to pick it up etc.. Opening up distance between you and him and so forth. Acting compliant while looking for your opening.

I remember reading about a guy that did just that during the purchase of a car. Guy responds to a Craigslist ad, meets the seller, and has a gun pointed at him. Guy getting robbed throws his wallet on the ground, pulls out his gun and shoots the guy.

[NATEWA]

Not sure if this was it. It doesn't mention the wallet being thrown.

http://pix11.com/2015/12/08/off-duty-police-officer-intervenes-robbery-shoots-suspect-in-queens-sources/

[DRM6000]

I'd say even more important is to distract the opponent in a way so the gun does not point at you e.g. hands shaking so you drop the wallet and he has to pick it up etc.. Opening up distance between you and him and so forth. Acting compliant while looking for your opening.

Here's a good example. The off-duty cop put the money on the floor, finds some concealment behind another customer and planks the robber.

https://www.liveleak.com/view?i=7d0_1447929926

ETA: that cop has great tactics. After the shooting, he gained distance and got his back up to the pillar and scans for more bad guys. He totally controlled his surroundings. I suspect he's not a regular street cop.

In my head, I could hear him say "filho de puta" as he kicked the robber.

[Stumpfenhammer]

Bill Rapier taught a "slow draw" from concealment in the last course I took from him. First time I'd seen a covert draw taught. He'll be in SoCal again in December: http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/s....php?t=1273779

[GuyFawkes]

Bill Rapier taught a "slow draw" from concealment in the last course I took from him. First time I'd seen a covert draw taught. He'll be in SoCal again in December: http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/s....php?t=1273779

Sounds interesting. I'll look into it. Thanks.