Post CHL Training 1 Carrying A Concealed Handgun.

Post CHL Training 1Post CHL Training 1Carrying A Concealed Handgun.

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Course Goals-Course Goals-

1. Concealed Carry Equipment2. Advantages and Disadvantages of

different carry methods3. Skill Development

Course outlineCourse outline

1. Introductions, Administrative and Safety issues

2. Holsters and Concealed Carry methods

3. Classroom Break4. Shooting Skills5. Range Practice for Shooting Skills.

Introductions- Introductions- Instructors and Instructors and StudentsStudents

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Administrative issuesAdministrative issues No ammunition in the classroom! Security of firearmsRestrooms and drinking fountainsPhones and emergency exitsRefreshments and snack policySmoking policyBreaks and lunchRoom temperature

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SafetySafety

1. TREAT ALL GUNS AS IF THEY ARE ALWAYS LOADED.

2. NEVER POINT A GUN AT ANYTHING THAT YOU ARE NOT WILLING TO DESTROY.

3. ALWAYS KEEP YOUR FINGER OFF THE TRIGGER UNTIL YOUR SIGHTS ARE ON THE TARGET.

4. ALWAYS BE CERTAIN OF YOUR TARGET AND WHAT IS BEYOND.

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Range Safety and EquipmentRange Safety and Equipment Eye and ear protection. Magazines needed. (2 or more) Ammo required. (50 rounds) Everyone is a Safety Officer. Anyone can call

a CEASE-FIRE immediately if you see an unsafe act.

Only handle firearms under the supervision of a Range Officer. No exceptions!

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Range Safety and EquipmentRange Safety and Equipment Cont.Cont.

Positions of the gun on the range.1. Holstered2. At the ready3. On target

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Range Safety and Equipment Range Safety and Equipment Cont.Cont.

Live fire drawing from strong side holster only

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Austin Rifle Club rules pertaining to Austin Rifle Club rules pertaining to drawing from the holsterdrawing from the holster

All shooting shall be properly aimed, using a sight picture.

There shall be no instinct, hip, or fast draw shooting.

A pistol may be drawn from a holster and moved into a position where the sights can be properly aimed and fired.

Rapid fire is defined as the rate a shooter can fire a firearm while correctly aligning the sights between each shot.

Holsters and Concealed Carry Holsters and Concealed Carry methods.methods.

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Holsters and Concealed Carry Holsters and Concealed Carry methods.methods.Requirements of a good concealed carry holster.Requirements of a good concealed carry holster.

Security.Comfort.Concealment.

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Types of HolstersTypes of HolstersEasy Access Holsters

Paddle holster Pancake holster Pocket holster IWB holster Tuckable IWB

holster Belt slide Shoulder holster

Deep Concealment Holsters

Ankle holster Fanny pack Purse holster Day planner/Laptop bag Thunderwear/Smartcarry Pager Pal Belly Band

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Types of HolstersTypes of Holsters

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Fanny packs and laptop bagsFanny packs and laptop bags

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Belly BandBelly Band

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Unsuitable Holsters for Unsuitable Holsters for concealed carryconcealed carry

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Issues with type of holsters Issues with type of holsters and positions of holstersand positions of holstersStrong side hipAppendix carryCross drawShoulder holster, t-shirt holsterFanny Pack

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Issues with type of holsters Issues with type of holsters and positions of holsters and positions of holsters Cont.Cont.

Small of backAnklePocket carryPurse Holsters and Day Planners

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Dressing to conceal a handgunDressing to conceal a handgun

Dark patterned shirts.VestsSport jackets and blazersHawaiian shirts, Guayabera shirts,

loose and long un-tucked shirts.Other loose fitting clothing suitable for

concealment.

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Day to day activities with a Day to day activities with a concealed handgunconcealed handgunPutting on your holster at homeSafety issuesSafe storage in the carPutting on and removing the holster in

your car

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Day to day activities with a Day to day activities with a concealed handgun concealed handgun Cont.Cont.

Adjusting your holster in public.Windy days.Crowded places, meeting people, and

hugging kids.Bending over and printing.Others.

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Concealed carry in Concealed carry in restrooms/dressing rooms.restrooms/dressing rooms.Gun and Holster Security.Concealment Requirements don’t

change.Fanny Pack and purse issues.Practice at Home.

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Review of Holsters and Review of Holsters and Concealed Carry methodsConcealed Carry methodsSecurity.Comfort.Concealment.

Classroom Break (Lunch)Classroom Break (Lunch)

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Range SkillsRange Skills

Grip and StanceConcealment garmentsDrawing and firing the gunRe-holstering the gunReloading the gunMalfunction clearing

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SafetySafety

1. TREAT ALL GUNS AS IF THEY ARE ALWAYS LOADED.

2. NEVER POINT A GUN AT ANYTHING THAT YOU ARE NOT WILLING TO DESTROY.

3. ALWAYS KEEP YOUR FINGER OFF THE TRIGGER UNTIL YOUR SIGHTS ARE ON THE TARGET.

4. ALWAYS BE CERTAIN OF YOUR TARGET AND WHAT IS BEYOND.

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Stance and GripStance and Grip Purpose/requirements of the Stance Stable platform for accuracy Absorb recoil for multiple shots Allow mobility.

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StanceStance Types of stance Weaver Modified Weaver Isosceles

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GripGrip

Purpose/requirements of the Grip1. Hold sights steady2. Manage recoil for multiple shots3. Hold gun tight enough to function

correctly

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GripGrip

Essentials of a good grip High on the pistol Cover as much of the grip as possible Don’t grip so tight that the trigger

finger is affected. Firing hand squeezes front to back,

support hand side to side.

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Concealment garments and Concealment garments and drawing the gundrawing the gun Untucked shirt or pullover Open front vest or jacket Tuckable holster and tucked in shirt. Belly band and t-shirt holsters

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Drawing the gun and firingDrawing the gun and firing 1. Access the gun. 2. Get a firing grip. 3. Pull the gun out of the holster up to

the side of the chest and rotate the gun forward.

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Drawing the gun and firing. Drawing the gun and firing. Cont.Cont.

4. Push the gun towards the target. 5. Meet the gun hand with the support

hand.

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6. As the sights come on target, place the trigger finger on the trigger.

7. Press the trigger when you have a "good enough" sight picture.

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Good Enough Sight Picture

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8. When you are finished shooting, retract the gun to retention position.

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Drawing the gun and firing, Drawing the gun and firing, videovideo

drawing and firingdrawing and firing w/sightline

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Re-holstering the gun.Re-holstering the gun.

1. Gun pointed forward,not down2. Support hand clears your clothing

from holster 3. From retention position, re-holster 4. Replace garments.

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Re-holstering the gun Re-holstering the gun videovideo

Re-holstering

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Practice dry firing- Practice dry firing- Drawing and re-Drawing and re-holsteringholstering

1. On command “GRIP”Access the gun. Get a firing grip. 2. On command “Retention”Pull the gun out of the holster up to the side of

the chest and rotate the gun forward. 3. On Command “Fire”Push the gun towards the target. Press the trigger when you have a "good

enough" sight picture.

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Practice dry firing- Practice dry firing- Drawing and re-Drawing and re-holsteringholstering

4. On command “Retention”When you are finished shooting, retract the gun to

retention position.

5. On command “Holster”While the gun is pointed forward, use your

support hand to clear your clothing away from your holster.

Without covering yourself with the muzzle, drop your gun down and insert it into the holster.

Reloading the gun. Reloading the gun.

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Reloading the gun. Reloading the gun. Semi-autoSemi-auto

Speed reloadSlide-lock reload Tactical reload

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Speed reloadSpeed reload Used to top off the gun before it runs Used to top off the gun before it runs

empty.empty. Strengths 1. Fastest kind of

reload.2. Simple to

perform.- no slide manipulation.

Weakness1. Leaves usable

ammo behind.

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Speed reloadSpeed reloadThe old mag drops on the ground, a round is in the The old mag drops on the ground, a round is in the chamber, the slide is forwardchamber, the slide is forward

1. While reloading,

keep the gun and your head up.

2. Drop the old mag.

3. Retract the gun and rotate it so you can see the inside edge of the mag well.

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Speed reload Speed reload Cont.Cont.

3. Bring the new

mag up to the pistol and look at the mag well as you insert the new mag

4. Seat the new mag firmly. Tug on it to make sure it it seated.

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Speed reload Speed reload Cont.Cont.

5. Return to shooting position.

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Slide-lock reloadSlide-lock reload Used to top off the gun after it runs empty Used to top off the gun after it runs empty

and the slide locks back.and the slide locks back. Strengths 1. Second fastest

reload.

Weakness1. Must manipulate

the slide and or slide release.

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Slide-lock reload Slide-lock reload The gun is empty, the slide is locked back.The gun is empty, the slide is locked back.

1. While reloading, keep the gun and your head up.

2. Drop the old mag.3. Retract the gun

and rotate it so you can see the inside edge of the mag well.

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Slide-lock reload Slide-lock reload Cont.Cont.

4. Bring the new mag up to the pistol and look at the mag well as you insert the new mag.


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Slide-lock reload Slide-lock reload Cont.Cont.

6. Grasp the slide behind the ejection port , pull it back sharply and release it.


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Tactical Reload Tactical Reload (gun not empty,retain the old (gun not empty,retain the old

mag.)mag.)

Two Methods1. Tac Load Bring a fresh mag to the gun, swap mags,

then stow the old mag.

2. Reload With Retention Stow the old mag first then bring the fresh

mag to the gun.

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Tactical ReloadTactical Reload

1. Tac Load Pros- gets gun reloaded faster, same

starting motion as speed and slide-lock reload.

Cons- have to manipulate two mags in one hand.

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Tactical ReloadTactical Reload

2. Reload With Retention Pros- Easier to manipulate one mag

at a time. Cons-Different starting motion from

other reloads.

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Tac LoadTac Load1. While reloading, keep the gun and your

head up.

2. Retract the gun and rotate it so you could see the inside edge of the mag well.

3. Grasp the new mag so that you have your index finger along the front of the mag with the tip of the finger pointed at the bullet

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Tac Load Tac Load Cont.Cont.

4. While looking at the mag well and with the new mag held between your index finger and your middle finger, release the old mag and catch it in your support hand using your thumb and index finger.

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5. Insert the new mag into the pistol and look at the mag well as you insert the new mag.


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7. Stow the old mag 8. Return to shooting position.

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Reload With RetentionReload With Retention1. While reloading, keep the gun and your

head up.2. Retract the gun and rotate it so you can

see the inside edge of the mag well.3. Press the mag release and use your

support hand to catch the old mag. 4. Stow the old mag and grasp the new mag.

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Reload With Retention Reload With Retention Cont.Cont.

5. Bring the new mag up to the pistol

and look at the mag well as you insert the new mag



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Dry fire practice for reloadsDry fire practice for reloads

1. Speed reload2. Slide lock reload3. Tac load4. Reload with Retention

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Reloading a revolverReloading a revolver

Because revolvers are much slower to reload, we teach to fully unload and reload revolvers. Do not worry about retaining unfired rounds.

1. Press the cylinder latch and open the cylinder. Be sure to keep the gun high enough to you can keep your head and vision up.

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Reloading a revolver Reloading a revolver Cont.Cont.

2. Turn the muzzle up and strike the ejection rod with enough force to remove all rounds.

3. Turn the muzzle downward at an angle sufficient to keep the fresh cartridges from falling out.

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4. Retrieve the speed loader, or loose ammo.

5. Glance at the cylinder to make sure that it is clear of all empty rounds and insert the tips of the cartridges into the cylinder.

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6. Actuate the speed loader so the cartridges drop into the cylinder. Make sure that they go all the way in and won’t stop the cylinder from closing. Drop the speed loader to the ground.

7. Close the cylinder and bring the gun back to the shooting position.

Malfunction clearingMalfunction clearing

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Malfunction clearing for Semi Malfunction clearing for Semi AutosAutos1. Failure to FirePossible causes- Dud round, mag not

seated, slide not fully forward, etc.2. Feedway stopagePossible causes- round didn’t eject, bad

mag, worn extractor, etc.

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Malfunction clearing for Semi Malfunction clearing for Semi AutosAutosTap, Rack, Bang.Lock, Rip, Rack.

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Tap Rack BangTap Rack Bang

Do not diagnose!

1. Tap (the bottom of the mag.)2. Rack (the slide.)3. Move the gun back to the shooting

position, re-establish grip and be ready to shoot. (Bang)

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Lock Rip Rack.Lock Rip Rack. If a Tap-Rack-Bang fails to clear the

gun and get it working, perform a Lock Rip Rack.

1. Lock the slide to the rear.2. Rip the mag out.3. Rack the slide back and forth at least

3 times.4. Load the gun.5. Rack the slide to chamber a fresh

round6. Resume firing position.

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Malfunction clearing for Malfunction clearing for RevolversRevolvers1. Perform a reload.2. Evade and escape. If a reload does

not fix a revolver malfunction, it will likely require a gunsmith’s attention.

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Dry fire practice for Dry fire practice for malfunctionsmalfunctions1. Tap Rack Bang2. Lock Rip Rack

Tips and Tricks For PracticingTips and Tricks For Practicing

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Practicing at the range(live Practicing at the range(live fire).fire).1. Use every opportunity to practice your skills2. If drawing is not allowed, start from Retention 3. Practice at a speed that allows 90% hits4. Accuracy over speed5. Practice with a purpose (don’t waste time or

ammo)6. Start/end practice with slow-fire accuracy shooting7. Marksmanship and gun handling are perishable

skills

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Practicing at the range(live fire)Practicing at the range(live fire)

Need to LEARN

MotivatesPRACTICE

CreatesCOMPETENCE

Leads to CONFIDENCE

Bruce Siddle’s Learning Cycle

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Trigger control and follow-Trigger control and follow-throughthrough

Take up slack Finger on Trigger Trigger Breaks Trigger fully

to the rear Trigger resets Trigger fully

forward

Finger on Trigger Take up slack

Trigger Breaks

Trigger fully

to the rear

Trigger resets

Trigger fullyforwardInterrupt the cycle

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Practicing at home. (dry fire)Practicing at home. (dry fire)

Dry fire at home is your best training value. It’s free, it costs you nothing but time.

No live ammo in the room Safe backstop No interruptions

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Practicing at home. (dry fire)Practicing at home. (dry fire)

When you are done practicing, you are done.

No “One more time” dry fire.

Remove all targets.

Shooting drills overviewShooting drills overview

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Shooting drills overviewShooting drills overview

1. Draw and fire one shot on 1 target at 7 yards. (No concealment garment)

2. Draw and fire one shot on 1 target at 7 yards. (This and all following drills will be shot with a concealment garment)

3. Draw and fire 2 shots on 1 target at 7 yards.

4. Draw and fire 2 shots on 1 target, reload and fire 2 more shots at 7 yards. (Speed reload)

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Shooting drills overview Shooting drills overview ContCont

5. Draw and fire 2 shots on 1 target, reload and fire 2 more shots at 7 yards. (Slide lock reload)

6. Draw and fire 2 shots on 1 target, reload and fire 2 more shots at 7 yards. (Tactical reload)

7. Draw and fire 2 shots on to the body, then one shot to the head, on 1 target at 7 yards.

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Malfunction clearing drillsMalfunction clearing drills

1. Simulate a failure to fire- fix with a Tap-Rack-Bang. (Repeat twice)

2. Simulate a double feed- fix with a Lock-Rip-Rack. (Repeat twice)

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Review Range SkillsReview Range Skills

Drawing and firing the gunRe-holstering the gunReloading the gunMalfunction clearingPracticing on the range (live fire)Practicing at home (dry fire)

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Safety Safety ReviewReview

1. TREAT ALL GUNS AS IF THEY ARE ALWAYS LOADED. Before you examine it, clean it, or show it to a friend, you must CLEAR it first.

2. NEVER POINT A GUN AT ANYTHING THAT YOU ARE NOT WILLING TO DESTROY. Always practice proper muzzle control at all times.

3. ALWAYS KEEP YOUR FINGER OFF THE TRIGGER UNTIL YOUR SIGHTS ARE ON THE TARGET. Keep your finger out of the trigger guard until the pistol is pointed at a target that you have decided to engage.

4. ALWAYS BE CERTAIN OF YOUR TARGET AND WHAT IS BEYOND. Identify your target BEFORE you shoot. All shots fired from your weapon are YOUR responsibility.

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Range Safety and Equipment Range Safety and Equipment ReviewReview Eye and ear protection. Number of magazines needed. (2 or more) Amount of ammo required. (50 rounds) Everyone is a Safety Officer. Anyone can

call a CEASE-FIRE immediately if you see an unsafe act.

Only handle firearms under the supervision of a RO on the range. No exceptions!

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Range Safety and Equipment Range Safety and Equipment ReviewReview Positions of the gun on the range.1. Holstered2. At the ready3. On target

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Range Safety and Equipment Range Safety and Equipment Cont.Cont.

For safety, all live fire drawing will be from a strong side holster. Drawing from Fanny Packs, SOB, Shoulder, Cross draw holsters, etc, will be with an unloaded weapon.

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Move to the range and start the Move to the range and start the Shooting DrillsShooting Drills

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Additional drillsAdditional drills

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