““NRA Show 2012”NRA Show 2012”Protecting yourself Protecting yourself and your Firearmand your Firearm
“Handgun “Handgun Retention”Retention”
Be the vic-tim or the vic-tor….your choice!
Introduction to Introduction to InstructorInstructor
• ProfessionalProfessional- Graduated first Police Academy in 1985• PersonalPersonal – Studied various martial art styles in Judo,
Jujitsu, Russian Sambo, Krav-Maga, Japanese Shoot Fighting, other fighting styles prior to developing this course. From 1988-1992 researched and studied 5 major DT Programs – LAPD, Miami Metro Dade, FBI, NYPD, DFW
• OrganizationsOrganizations – Chairman of PoliceOne.com Advisory Board, Police Magazine Advisory, Active member of ILEETA, NODS, and Florida SWAT Association, IALEFI, GAILEFI
• ExperienceExperience – Over 35 years of grappling, martial arts experience and real world encounters
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Importance of Selecting the Right Holster
Purpose, design, levels, expectations!
Important facts about Firearm Owners and their gear!
There are typically 3 reasons for mission failure; Owner’s performance, weapon
failure, gear ineffectiveness!
FACT #1
Between the firearm and holster the Firearm Owner is carries; it is
the holster protects the most important piece of equipment they
carry!
Facts #2
The person responsible for buying the right holster for their gun is the Firearm Owner is typically NOT the
Firearm Owner that will be using the equipment!
Fact #3
A Firearm Owner will spend less time drawing their firearm from their holster during training; then any other physical
task operating their firearm;
and it is drawing the firearm that allows them the ability to fire their firearm!
Holster Security vs. Holster Safety
• Bad guy getting your weapon
• Firearm Owner operating their holster when they need it!
VS.
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Holster SECURITY should NEVER Compromise
Holster SAFETY; Because holster safety means Firearm Owner
SAFETY
Purpose of a holster Secure firearm to a designated location for Firearm
Owner during times of; Standing Running Sitting in their car Kneeling/Sitting/Ground/Prone Physically defending their life Driving a car Shopping
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Where Do holsters break?
Things you should know!
Weakest places on a holster
• Back Strap Feature breaks• Belt Loops from Belt• Belt Shank from Belt Loop• Belt Shank from Holster• Firearm from Holster
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Weakest places on a holster
• Back Strap Feature breaks – This is very common from pulling, tugging, twisting, grabbing firearm while in holster
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Hood Break
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Hoods Stretch
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Effected by Environmental
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Watch Gun Kick out from holster
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Holster Safety Alert
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Weakest places on a holster
• Belt Loops from Belt – This is from the pulling, tugging and twisting on a firearm while inside the holster
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Belt Loops Break
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Belt Loops Break
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Weakest places on a holster
• Belt shank from Belt Loop – This is pulling, tugging, twisting during a struggle, or if holster gets caught on fence or other hard objects
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Belt Shank Break
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Weakest places on a holster
• Belt Shank from Holster – In addition to the other reasons mentioned this is from the pulling, twisting or torking on a firearm inside the holster due to the way it secures to belt loop and belt
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Belt Shank from the Holster
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Quick Connect from the Holster
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Body Drop
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Weakest places on a holster
• Firearm from Holster – Due to the other reasons mentioned plus the interlocking features break
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Firearm from Holster
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Holsters
Which one do you HAVE?
DO YOU HAVE THE ONE YOU NEED!
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Tree Pull TestBelt-loop
evaluation
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Tree Pull TestHolster
Durability
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Tree Pull Test
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Body Drop
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Rear Camera – Concealment Holster
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Rear Camera – Concealment Holster
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Performance Expectation
• Every Firearm Owner has a certain expectation of performance of their gear
• Make sure your company STANDS behind!
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Types of Pull Test
• Tree• Person
–Standing & Ground–Front/Rear/Single/Angle
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Handgun Handgun RetentionRetention
Standing, on the Ground, or in Water
“One System to Remember”“One System to Teach”
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History of Handgun History of Handgun RetentionRetention
• Early 1950-60’s Handgun Retention wasn’t highlighted as part of a training curriculum by the firearms instructor
• Conducted through guided discussions when issued their firearm as a safety issue
• Level 1 Holsters were worn – Meaning only 1 step to deploy the firearm (Grab and Draw)
• Hold and Hit Response!
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History of Handgun History of Handgun RetentionRetention
• Early 1970-80’s Handgun Retention was highlighted as part of a training curriculum-By DT Instructors-NOT Firearm Instructors
• Level 2 Holsters were worn – Meaning 2 steps to deploy the firearm (Grab, Unsnap safety strap and Draw)
• Paddle, Flap and break front holsters for Revolvers• Jim Lindell is considered to be the father of Handgun
Retention• Secure weapon with both hands and twist!- Do
whatever it takes!
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History of Handgun Retention
• Early 1990’s Handgun Retention is part of a training curriculum-By Use of Force Trainers
• Level 3 Holsters are worn – Meaning 3 steps to deploy the firearm (Grab, Unsnap safety strap, twist back, rock forward, push and pull etc and Draw)
• High Level Security Holsters for Semi Automatics
• Power Lock on Weapon and Attempt to Disengage, Control or Escalate Use of Force
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According to FBI Bulletin•A large majority of Firearm Owners who have their firearms taken in a struggle with a subject are shot with their own weapon.
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4 Phases to 4 Phases to Handgun Handgun Retention Retention
Phases of InstructionPhases of Instruction•Awareness•Avoidance•Retention•Disarming/Use of Force Options
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AwarenesAwareness s
•Ensuring the Firearm Owner is aware they are wearing a firearm
•Wearing a firearm changes everything regarding Firearm Owner safety
•Changes body positioning, posture, stance, how we interact, how we respond.
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AwarenessAwareness•Mental consciences of knowing
you are wearing a firearm.
•Balance & Positioning of the Firearm Owner
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Avoidance•Physical positioning
•Guarding Weapon with Strong hand
•Shielding Weapon with support hand
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Retention•Power Lock on weapon to
secure firearm•Securing elbow & Shielding head
•Disable to disengage or escalate
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Handgun Handgun Retention IN Retention IN
HolsterHolster
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Standing Mirror GrabStanding Mirror Grab
Standing Cross Standing Cross GrabGrab
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Standing REAR Mirror Standing REAR Mirror GrabGrab
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Standing REAR Cross Standing REAR Cross GrabGrab
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Standing REAR 2 Hand Grab - Drop & Standing REAR 2 Hand Grab - Drop & DrawDraw
Standing REAR 2 Hand Grab - Drop – Standing REAR 2 Hand Grab - Drop – Draw Engage ThreatDraw Engage Threat
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Breakout DrillsPractice, Practice,
Practice
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On the Ground On the Ground you do the SAME you do the SAME
THING!THING!
Guarding on The Ground
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Wiggle to Gun side downStrong elbow/forearm guarding
weapon
Shielding
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Drop Gun side Elbow Load Support Hand
Shielding
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Clear with Support Hand Create Distance
Power Lock on Weapon
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Lift Hips Lock Weapon
Power Lock on Elbow
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Secure Elbow
Shield Head
Lift Hips Roll on Stomach
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Roll On Stomach
Hand on Triceps Check Weapon
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Hand on Triceps
Check Weapon
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Four Point Position Scan Area
4 Point Position & Scan
Mirror Grab on Mirror Grab on StomachStomach
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Cross Grab on Cross Grab on StomachStomach
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Cross Grab on Cross Grab on BackBack
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2 hand Grab on Stomach 2 hand Grab on Stomach – Walk Out– Walk Out
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NEVER WAIT – BREAKAWAY AND GO!
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JUST BECAUSE THE WEAPON COMES OUT – YOU ARE STILL WINNING
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Hang-On – Stay Focused
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CONTROL – ACCESS – EVALUATE
Use of Force Options Escaping
Compliance through compression Front Neck Support Technique Contact Shots Deadly Force Alternatives Disarming
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Use of Force Options
•Remember if you do not pre-program a direct physical response under stress you will not get what you need!
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Survival Tip to Survival Tip to rememberrememberHave a plan!Have a plan!
Practice proper tactics!Practice proper tactics!
Anticipate danger!Anticipate danger!
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Dave YoungFounder & Director
ARMA Training
Website: www.armatraining.com772-913-1615