@MillennialNorth asked a good question concerning draw times from a purse.
I would like like to take a little time here to explain the teaching method and reasons for how she is learning.
But first, I would like to put it out there that in no way am I implying that I know it all, or that what I am doing is the only way. I am basing what I teach her based on my experience with criminals, my training on the use of deadly force, and what I feel is the most necessary building blocks for a solid foundation.
Now for the timer. At this time, I have not introduced timed fire for her because it is way down the list of priorities. Actually I view timed fire as not a priority at all because even though it may be interesting , and a good way to measure progress such as first strike capability in a controlled environment, my experience has lead me to believe that it’s best value is as a confidence builder and great care should be taken not to place much emphasis on something that is an uncontrollable variable in the reality of the way things go down.
Since she already has a very good grasp on the fundamentals, we are concentrating on observance and recognition first, preemptive action second combined with loud verbal commands to stop, and shooting lastly.
Preemptive actions using loud verbal commands is designed to draw attention of bystanders, and to help set up a defense by showing that she was trying to get someone to stop an action that she felt threatening. Having witnesses that say they heard someone yell “ STOP!” repeatedly will pay dividends legally.
Preemptive also includes hand placement on the gun that is still concealed as she walks so that it may be brought to bear in this encounter. It includes the draw, and one handed manipulation to the first shot, movement as shooting, and assessment from the ready position.
At this point, she can draw and shoot from any direction and make hits on a paper plate out to 10 yards. She can also continue shooting as she moves quicker and brings her support hand in to play.
Soon, she will drawing and shooting on the sprint; not some poor imitation of moving such as a foot shuffle that resembles a line dance, as we have seen, but a sudden, all out attempt to move like your life really depends on it....and make accurate hits!
This weekend, I will introduce her to using a flashlight at night. She will learn how to use it to aide circumvent potential threats before they can make any attempts, and how to use it to illuminate her sights and threat if needed for accurate shooting.
She will learn the importance and utility of a flashlight, period.
She will learn to get to a safe spot, and remain vigilant while calling 911 after a defensive shooting, What to say, what not to say, and how to act when they arrive, as well as how not to be perceived as a threat when they see her.
Then later on, when these things are second nature for her, we can play with a timer. But my prediction is that her drawing from a holster in her purse that her hand is already on, would be significantly faster than my draw from a concealed holster.
I would like like to take a little time here to explain the teaching method and reasons for how she is learning.
But first, I would like to put it out there that in no way am I implying that I know it all, or that what I am doing is the only way. I am basing what I teach her based on my experience with criminals, my training on the use of deadly force, and what I feel is the most necessary building blocks for a solid foundation.
Now for the timer. At this time, I have not introduced timed fire for her because it is way down the list of priorities. Actually I view timed fire as not a priority at all because even though it may be interesting , and a good way to measure progress such as first strike capability in a controlled environment, my experience has lead me to believe that it’s best value is as a confidence builder and great care should be taken not to place much emphasis on something that is an uncontrollable variable in the reality of the way things go down.
Since she already has a very good grasp on the fundamentals, we are concentrating on observance and recognition first, preemptive action second combined with loud verbal commands to stop, and shooting lastly.
Preemptive actions using loud verbal commands is designed to draw attention of bystanders, and to help set up a defense by showing that she was trying to get someone to stop an action that she felt threatening. Having witnesses that say they heard someone yell “ STOP!” repeatedly will pay dividends legally.
Preemptive also includes hand placement on the gun that is still concealed as she walks so that it may be brought to bear in this encounter. It includes the draw, and one handed manipulation to the first shot, movement as shooting, and assessment from the ready position.
At this point, she can draw and shoot from any direction and make hits on a paper plate out to 10 yards. She can also continue shooting as she moves quicker and brings her support hand in to play.
Soon, she will drawing and shooting on the sprint; not some poor imitation of moving such as a foot shuffle that resembles a line dance, as we have seen, but a sudden, all out attempt to move like your life really depends on it....and make accurate hits!
This weekend, I will introduce her to using a flashlight at night. She will learn how to use it to aide circumvent potential threats before they can make any attempts, and how to use it to illuminate her sights and threat if needed for accurate shooting.
She will learn the importance and utility of a flashlight, period.
She will learn to get to a safe spot, and remain vigilant while calling 911 after a defensive shooting, What to say, what not to say, and how to act when they arrive, as well as how not to be perceived as a threat when they see her.
Then later on, when these things are second nature for her, we can play with a timer. But my prediction is that her drawing from a holster in her purse that her hand is already on, would be significantly faster than my draw from a concealed holster.