How To Shoot a Gun with your Support-Hand Only: First Person Defender| S5 Training Tip

Published on February 22, 2018
Duration: 3:15

This video demonstrates a critical self-defense technique: drawing and presenting a pistol using only your support hand. Statistics show over 70% of injuries in gunfights occur to the hands and arms, making this skill essential. The instructor emphasizes securing the injured arm, drawing the pistol, and maintaining control by pinching it low between the knees before reacquiring a full grip and presenting on target. Professional training is strongly recommended.

Quick Summary

Learn to draw and shoot a pistol with your support hand only, a critical skill as over 70% of gunfight injuries affect the hands and arms. The technique involves securing your injured arm, drawing the pistol, controlling it low between your knees, reassessing your grip, and presenting on target.

Chapters

  1. 00:26Introduction: Why Support Hand Only?
  2. 00:32Statistics on Gunfight Injuries
  3. 00:49The Need for Support Hand Training
  4. 01:04Crucial Details for Safety and Reliability
  5. 01:21Natural Response to Trauma
  6. 01:45Step-by-Step Support Hand Draw
  7. 01:56Securing the Injured Arm
  8. 02:00Drawing the Pistol
  9. 02:08Controlling the Pistol Low
  10. 02:21Reassessing Grip and Presentation
  11. 02:43Conclusion: Critical Skill for Gun Owners

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is it important to know how to shoot with your support hand only?

Statistics show that over 70% of injuries in gunfights occur to the hands and arms. Being proficient with your support hand ensures you can defend yourself even if your dominant arm is incapacitated.

What is the first step when drawing a pistol with your support hand?

The first step is to secure your injured arm by bringing it in close to your body. This is a natural response to trauma and helps prevent accidental self-inflicted wounds.

Where should you control the pistol when drawing with your support hand?

You should control the pistol low, between the meaty portion of your knees, not high between your thighs. This provides better stability and control during the draw.

What type of holster was used in the demonstration?

The demonstration used a belt-mounted holster. The instructor was using a Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 full-size pistol.

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