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Prepare Your Mind and Body With These 3 Real-Life Training Exercises

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Many attacks are quick, unexpected, and physical. You’ll need to prepare to draw and fire while under physical and emotional stress.

1. Avoid the Gun Grab

Holster a safe dummy training gun and recruit a friend to simulate a scenario in which you must draw while under physical stress. You’ll need to be able to draw from concealment while moving to avoid a physical attack. Practice firing while slowly moving backward to simulate armed defense from a oncoming attacker.

Armed self-defense altercations may also involve an attacker reaching for your gun in an attempt to steal it or disarm you. Practice bringing your support hand to your chest in defense of physical altercations.

2. Drawing from Concealment

Practice your draw from concealment with different articles of clothing. Training at the range is good, but can end up becoming too routine and predictable. Wear different clothes on occasion to simulate real situations with more accuracy.

Prepare for different types of weather by bring several different jackets or coats with you to the range. If you carry a bag or briefcase or wear special uniforms for work, be sure to practice drawing and firing while equipped with these items.

3. Quick Shot From the Hip

Most times, we keep firearms at the low-ready position while at the range. The handgun is easy to access and we take our time to breathe and aim with precision. This is not realistic for what to expect in a violent attack.

When you’re at a safe position at an outdoor firing range, practice drawing and firing from your hip with your elbow tucked to your side. These shots won’t be 100% on target, but if you can be sure that your hip firing can at least make contact, the practice will pay off.

The key to success in armed self-defense is training. Change up your routine to experience the best results in speed and accuracy.

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