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Weapons retention is something that everyone who carries should at least look into. The truth is most of our contacts in day to day living will be in close. An example: If you are walking in the parking lot and someone approaches you they will have to be fairly close to recognize that they are a threat and not just heading the same direction during this busy shopping season. When you pull your firearm in a CCW or an Open Carry environment do you automatically go to the two handed arms extended fully stance you were taught? If so this could be the first step into losing control of your weapon. If someone tries to grab your weapon from a holstered position do you now how to fight thru it? Long guns open up a whole new ballgame. Once these skills are learned they are like any other, they are perishable. Do some research and obtain some professional training.
Having now learned these skills one must obtain a partner or partners and begin utilizing them. This will not be an extreme workout but yet it will be very physical as well as mental. I insist that live firearms not be used except in cir***stances such as the Military where no other option may be available and then the weapon must be checked by all parties involved and also try and use an "extra" weapon from the armory so someone's sights don't get damaged before the mission and no live ammo or loaded weapons should be in the training area no matter what you are using. Rubber guns are available for cheap from numerous martial arts stores or a site such as amazon, I gave $8 for the pistol I use, it's not perfect in dimensions however it is usable in my holsters and looks real enough. Try and use a holster as close to the one you EDC start slow then graduate to full force and speed. Once you have mastered the skills full speed can be started with for better simulation on how you will truly react in a situation. Incorporate locks, strikes and ground skills as well as possibly even using your (rubber, paid $1 for it brand new) knife to ward off the "attacker". Chalk can be used on the edge of the knife to show cuts.
I mentioned this will be a mental workout. As with all fighting 2 things usually determine the outcome one is physical ability and the other is the ability to think and maneuver during the fight.
Take care during the workout as the "badguy" will probably be someone you like or care for. Don't injure them unnecessarily. Make sure that fingers stay off the trigger because when the weapon is removed properly it WILL break the finger. Broken/sprained fingers and busted noses/lips are the most 2 common injuries during this training. Wear your thick skin and don't lose your temper if you get caught and dropped, don't let pride be a downfall of your training. None of us are Steven Segal in a movie and we can all be had in life. I love it when I'm on my back with my breath knocked out because I learned something new!
I have added pictures of my training weapons along with gear and EDC. Is it perfect? No, but it gets the job done very well.
Working out is much more than lifting weights or running miles on end. It is building skills sets that will determine your outcome.
Having now learned these skills one must obtain a partner or partners and begin utilizing them. This will not be an extreme workout but yet it will be very physical as well as mental. I insist that live firearms not be used except in cir***stances such as the Military where no other option may be available and then the weapon must be checked by all parties involved and also try and use an "extra" weapon from the armory so someone's sights don't get damaged before the mission and no live ammo or loaded weapons should be in the training area no matter what you are using. Rubber guns are available for cheap from numerous martial arts stores or a site such as amazon, I gave $8 for the pistol I use, it's not perfect in dimensions however it is usable in my holsters and looks real enough. Try and use a holster as close to the one you EDC start slow then graduate to full force and speed. Once you have mastered the skills full speed can be started with for better simulation on how you will truly react in a situation. Incorporate locks, strikes and ground skills as well as possibly even using your (rubber, paid $1 for it brand new) knife to ward off the "attacker". Chalk can be used on the edge of the knife to show cuts.
I mentioned this will be a mental workout. As with all fighting 2 things usually determine the outcome one is physical ability and the other is the ability to think and maneuver during the fight.
Take care during the workout as the "badguy" will probably be someone you like or care for. Don't injure them unnecessarily. Make sure that fingers stay off the trigger because when the weapon is removed properly it WILL break the finger. Broken/sprained fingers and busted noses/lips are the most 2 common injuries during this training. Wear your thick skin and don't lose your temper if you get caught and dropped, don't let pride be a downfall of your training. None of us are Steven Segal in a movie and we can all be had in life. I love it when I'm on my back with my breath knocked out because I learned something new!
I have added pictures of my training weapons along with gear and EDC. Is it perfect? No, but it gets the job done very well.
Working out is much more than lifting weights or running miles on end. It is building skills sets that will determine your outcome.
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