Most Retention Shooting Is Taught Wrong—Here’s The Right Way (With Craig Douglas)

This video features Mas Ayoob explaining the importance of training and practice for effective shooting from a retention or fighting position. The focus is on defensive handgun techniques and the tactical considerations involved in close-quarters engagements.

This video demonstrates a critical firearm transition technique from rifle to pistol, emphasizing its application when time, distance, and cover are compromised within 25 meters. The instructor details a controlled method for rotating the primary weapon out of the workspace while drawing the secondary, followed by engaging the threat and then performing reloads on both weapons to maintain readiness. The drill highlights the importance of situational awareness and controlled weapon handling under pressure.

This video demonstrates a weapon retention technique for rifles, emphasizing a strong, consistent pull into the body. By gripping further forward on the rifle, a shooter can increase their control and make it significantly harder for an adversary to disarm them. The technique aims to integrate the rifle with the shooter's entire frame for enhanced stability and retention.

This video demonstrates crucial techniques for retaining your firearm when an assailant attempts to grab it. It details the 'Elbow Pin' for stopping a gun grab and the 'Elbow Destruction' for dislodging a compromised weapon. The instructor emphasizes integrating the gun with your body and hip for maximum retention, applicable to both appendix and strong-side hip carry positions.

This video demonstrates a boundary-setting drill, highlighting the awkwardness that can arise when individuals practice assertive communication in a simulated scenario. The instruction, led by an instructor with high authority and expertise signals from a professional training environment and ShivWorks affiliation, emphasizes the importance of effective boundary setting for personal safety.

This video breaks down firearm engagement ranges and corresponding shooting techniques. It details 'full extension' for optimal distance shooting, 'compressed presentations' for closer engagements while maintaining control, and 'retention-based shooting' for extreme close-quarters scenarios like clinching or grappling, emphasizing safety and control.

This video demonstrates an advanced self-defense technique for surviving an armed robbery. An expert instructor showcases how to de-escalate, comply to create a distraction, and execute a rapid concealed draw from an Appendix (AIWB) position to neutralize the threat. The demonstration highlights weapon retention and close-quarters combat proficiency.

This guide, presented by Jeff from Tenicor, outlines five common mistakes new concealed carriers make. It emphasizes choosing appropriate holsters and belts, selecting suitable clothing, finding a balance between firearm size and shootability, and carrying with a round in the chamber. The advice focuses on practical application and safety for everyday carry.

This guide details safe reholstering techniques for appendix carry, emphasizing visual control and body positioning to prevent self-injury. Expert Jeff from Tenicor, with over 25 years of daily carry experience, demonstrates the 'muzzle wedge' method, crucial for appendix inside-the-waistband (AIWB) holsters. The advice is geared towards intermediate carriers looking to refine their safety protocols.

This guide outlines the four universal firearms handling rules, emphasizing their critical importance as they are 'written in blood' due to past tragedies. The rules are: 1. All guns are always loaded. 2. Never point a gun at anything you're not willing to shoot or destroy. 3. Keep your finger off the trigger until your sights are on the target. 4. Be sure of your target and what's behind and beyond it. The video, presented with authoritative instruction from a professional instructor, also touches on the 'Be Polite' rule and the distinction between universal safety rules and specific range protocols.