Drawing A Concealed Pistol from the 5 O'Clock Position

Published on August 3, 2023
Duration: 12:44

This video details the technique for drawing a concealed pistol from the 4:30-5:00 position, emphasizing garment defeat and proper muzzle discipline. Key considerations include body torque to clear the garment, maintaining a high grip, and ensuring the muzzle stays pointed down during the initial draw to avoid flagging. The instructor stresses the importance of safe reholstering practices, especially during dry fire repetitions.

Quick Summary

Drawing from the 4:30-5:00 concealed carry position requires specific techniques, including body torque to clear the garment and strict muzzle discipline to avoid flagging. Maintain a high grip and practice incrementally to build proficiency and safety.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to 4:30-5:00 Draw
  2. 00:38Clothing Considerations
  3. 01:02Defeating the Garment
  4. 01:25Holster Setup for 4:30-5:00
  5. 01:55Arm Position and Garment Clearance
  6. 02:06Body Torque and Bend
  7. 03:05Pinning the Garment
  8. 03:10Grip on the Pistol
  9. 03:55Using Firing Hand Only
  10. 04:17Using Support Hand for Garment Defeat
  11. 05:24Muzzle Discipline Importance
  12. 05:54Maintaining Muzzle Downward
  13. 06:37Key Details: Torque and Flagging
  14. 06:50Reholstering Safety
  15. 07:53Dry Fire vs. Live Fire Practice
  16. 08:11Breaking Down the Draw into Steps
  17. 08:38Live Fire Demonstration (T-Shirt)
  18. 09:05Step 1: Garment Defeat and Pin
  19. 09:10Step 2: Garment Defeat, Pin, and Grab
  20. 09:25Smoothing Out the Draw
  21. 09:40Focus on Draw Mechanics
  22. 10:02Bringing Support Hand In
  23. 10:35Deliberate Reholstering
  24. 10:53Smoothness and Speed Progression
  25. 11:15Two-Handed Draw Example
  26. 11:37Safety Practices Recap
  27. 11:41Incremental Practice
  28. 12:04Conclusion and Next Video Preview

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key challenges when drawing from the 4:30-5:00 concealed carry position?

Drawing from the 4:30-5:00 position presents challenges like needing more body torque to clear the garment, potential for telegraphing your movement, and critical importance of muzzle discipline to avoid flagging. Reholstering can also be more difficult due to limited visibility.

How should one approach garment defeat when drawing from the 4:30-5:00 position?

To defeat the garment from the 4:30-5:00 position, pull the fabric to the side at approximately a 45-degree angle. This often requires a slight bend or torque of the body to create sufficient space before pinning the garment and acquiring a grip.

Why is muzzle discipline particularly important for the 4:30-5:00 carry position?

Muzzle discipline is critical because the natural arc of the draw from the 4:30-5:00 position can easily lead to the firearm flagging yourself or others. The muzzle must be kept pointed down towards the ground until you are ready to engage a target or move to a downrange orientation.

What is the recommended grip for drawing a pistol from any concealed position?

Regardless of the carry position, the recommended grip is high on the pistol. Ensure your firing hand is firmly on the backstrap and makes contact with the back plate of the slide for optimal control and leverage during the draw and firing sequence.

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