Videos tagged with Cover Garment Manipulation

John 'Shrek' McPhee, a retired U.S. Army Special Operations Sergeant Major and founder of Sheriff of Baghdad, details three critical EDC pistol mistakes. The primary focus is on safe and deliberate reholstering, emphasizing the dangers of speed, improper thumb placement, and premature release of cover garments, which can lead to trigger snags and accidental discharges.

This guide details practicing a one-handed draw from an appendix carry position, crucial for parents or individuals needing to retain control of a child during a self-defense scenario. It emphasizes efficient garment clearing and a stable grip under simulated high-stress conditions. The video highlights the importance of dedicated practice for this advanced technique.

This expert-level instruction from the USCCA details a critical defensive shooting technique: moving while engaging a threat. The core principle is to immediately 'get off the X' to create distance. The guide emphasizes using your off-hand to clear your cover garment, protect your head, and guide your movement as you draw and fire, all while retreating from the threat. This method aims to enhance survivability by combining evasion with offensive action.

This video details a concealed carry draw technique taught by Scott from Modern Samurai Project, focusing on efficiency and consistency. Key elements include the 'four Ps' (Present, Prep, Pinky pressure, Press) for sight acquisition, proper hand placement at the sternum, and effective manipulation of cover garments. The instruction emphasizes eliminating inefficiencies through deliberate practice in both dry fire and live fire scenarios to build a surplus of skill and speed.

This video provides instruction on essential IDPA shooting techniques, focusing on the concealed draw and efficient reloads. Champion shooter Rob Leatham demonstrates how to aggressively clear cover garments for both firearm and magazine access. The segment also highlights the critical difference between emergency and tactical reloads, emphasizing the emergency load for speed in competition and the importance of accuracy over pure speed in IDPA.