Speeding Up Your Concealed Carry Draw from Appendix Carry Position

Published on February 14, 2021
Duration: 5:46

This video explores techniques for speeding up concealed carry draws from the appendix position, focusing on efficient garment defeat. Instructor Miles demonstrates that when hands are in a higher position, grabbing the garment in the middle can save time compared to the traditional method of lifting from the bottom. Live fire tests suggest a slight time advantage with the middle-grab technique, highlighting the importance of efficient garment manipulation for faster draws.

Quick Summary

To speed up your appendix carry draw, consider alternative garment defeat techniques. If your hands are in a higher position, grabbing the cover garment in the middle can be more efficient than lifting from the bottom, potentially saving 0.1-0.2 seconds and allowing more time for accurate aiming.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Concealed Carry Draws
  2. 00:05Appendix Carry Garment Defeat
  3. 00:21Positive Control of Garment
  4. 00:32Standard Support Hand Garment Grip
  5. 00:41Situation Dependent Techniques
  6. 00:53Higher Hand Positions for Draw
  7. 01:07Grabbing Shirt in the Middle
  8. 01:16Control Comparison: Bottom vs. Middle Grab
  9. 01:31Example: Gordon Evans' Draw Practice
  10. 01:57Efficiency in Draw Strokes
  11. 02:04Hand Position Impact on Draw
  12. 02:12Exploring Faster Draw Methods
  13. 02:21The Importance of Split Seconds
  14. 02:32Considering Garment Defeat Options
  15. 02:40Visualizing the Technique
  16. 02:49Live Fire Experiment Setup
  17. 02:55Surrender Position Draw Test
  18. 03:07Middle Grab Draw Test
  19. 03:49Missed Target, Faster Draw
  20. 03:55Second Middle Grab Attempt
  21. 04:12Revisiting Bottom Grab Technique
  22. 04:36Experiment Results Summary
  23. 04:40Time Savings Analysis
  24. 04:55Significance of Tenths of a Second
  25. 05:02Aim Refinement vs. Draw Speed
  26. 05:18Conclusion and Call to Explore
  27. 05:31Content Engagement

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common way to defeat a cover garment for appendix carry?

The standard method for appendix carry involves using your support hand to grip the bottom of your cover garment, lift it upwards, and then reach for your firearm. This provides positive control over the fabric.

Can grabbing the shirt in the middle speed up an appendix carry draw?

Yes, if your hands are in a higher position, grabbing the garment material in the middle can be more efficient than reaching for the bottom. This technique requires practice but can save valuable time.

How much time can be saved by using alternative garment defeat techniques?

Live fire tests in the video suggest that grabbing the garment in the middle can save approximately 0.1 to 0.2 seconds compared to the traditional method, especially when starting from a higher hand position.

Is saving a tenth of a second important in a self-defense scenario?

Yes, even a tenth of a second can be critical in a life-or-death situation. This saved time can be used for better aim, especially on distant targets, or simply to gain an advantage in presenting the firearm.

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