Transcript History of Handgun Retention

“NRA Show 2012”
Protecting yourself and
your Firearm
“Handgun Retention”
Be the vic-tim or the vic-tor….your
choice!
Introduction to Instructor
• Professional- Graduated first Police Academy in 1985
• Personal – 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
• Organizations – Chairman of PoliceOne.com Advisory Board,
Police Magazine Advisory, Active member of ILEETA, NODS,
and Florida SWAT Association, IALEFI, GAILEFI
• Experience – 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
VS.
• Firearm Owner
operating their
holster when
they need it!
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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;
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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!
Tree Pull Test
Belt-loop
evaluation
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Tree Pull Test
Holster
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 Retention
Standing, on the Ground, or in Water
“One System to Remember”
“One System to Teach”
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History of Handgun Retention
• 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 Retention
• 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
Handgun
Retention
Phases of Instruction
• Awareness
• Avoidance
• Retention
• Disarming/Use of Force Options
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Awareness
• 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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Awareness
• 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 Retention
IN Holster
Standing Mirror Grab
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Standing Cross
Grab
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Standing 2 Hand Grab
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Standing REAR Mirror Grab
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Standing REAR Cross Grab
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Standing REAR 2 Hand Grab - Drop & Draw
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Standing REAR 2 Hand Grab - Drop – Draw
Engage Threat
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Breakout Drills
Practice, Practice,
Practice
On the Ground you
do the SAME
THING!
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Guarding on The Ground
Wiggle to Gun side down
Strong elbow/forearm guarding
weapon
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Shielding
Drop Gun side Elbow Load Support Hand
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Shielding
Clear with Support Hand Create Distance
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Power Lock on Weapon
Lock Weapon
Lift Hips
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Power Lock on
Elbow
Shield Head
Secure Elbow
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Lift Hips Roll on Stomach
Roll
On Stomach
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Hand on Triceps Check Weapon
Hand on
Triceps
Check Weapon
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4 Point Position &
Scan
Four Point Position Scan
Area
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Mirror Grab on Stomach
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Cross Grab on
Stomach
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Cross Grab on Back
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2 hand Grab on Stomach –
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
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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 preprogram a direct physical
response under stress you
will not get what you need!
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Survival Tip to remember
Have a plan!
Practice proper tactics!
Anticipate danger!
Dave Young
Founder & Director
ARMA Training
Website: www.armatraining.com
772-913-1615
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