Concealment Mechanics

Location: 268 Caliber Drive, Yellow Spring, WV, USA

Address: 268 Caliber Drive, Yellow Spring, WV 26865

Date: 21 Sep

CONCEALMENT MECHANICS

Duration – Round Count:

8 Hours – 300 Rounds

Course Description:

An argument can be made that the draw is the single most important skill involved in the mechanical use of the defensive handgun. The vast majority of defensive gun uses end without a shot being fired, but even here, the gun must be deployed, yet most training classes focus minimally on this imperative skill. This course is designed to impart a high-level skillset in drawing the handgun from realistic concealment, consistently, safely, and with speed, under likely, possible, and adverse conditions.

Topics Covered:

• Medical and Safety Brief
• Re-holstering
• Carry Mode and Holster Considerations
• Fundamentals of Marksmanship Review
• Clearing the Cover Garment and Establishing Grip
• Presentation and Modulation
• Single Hand Draw and Presentation
• Support Hand Only Draw and Presentation
• Reloading from Concealment
• Draw from Unconventional Positions
• Draw while Moving
• Surreptitious Draw

Requirements:

• A complete understanding and command of safe gun handling and experience drawing from the holster.
• An auto-loading pistol and at least three magazines, or, a revolver and at least two speedloaders.
• 300 rounds of safe, reliable, factory manufactured ammunition.
• Eye and ear protection; active hearing protection is strongly recommended.
• A safe, quality, strong-side hip holster, on-the-waistband or inside-the-waistband, or a safe, quality, and specifically designed appendix carry holster. The holster must be custom fit to the specific gun model and made of kydex or stiff leather. The holster must stay open when the gun is withdrawn to facilitate safe re-holstering, and it must completely cover the trigger guard. No hybrid or Serpa Holsters.
• At least one belt-worn magazine or speedloader pouch to facilitate reloads.
• A concealment garment that facilitates a safe draw stroke, no tassels or draw strings.
• A packed lunch, plenty of water, and seasonally appropriate clothing.

BIO

Salvatore DeGennaro is a firearms instructor, IDPA shooter, and a contributing author for USA Carry, Concealed Nation, Ammoland, The Truth About Guns, and his own blog, Reflex Handgun. He is a life-long shooter and concealed carrier who strives to serve as a conduit of reliable information to the new armed citizens entering the community each day. Salvatore has trained with many of the best firearms and self-defense instructors in the business, including Greg Ellifritz, Karl Rehn, Spencer Keepers, Steve Fisher, Kelly McCann, Lone Star Medics, Daryl Bolke, Green Ops, John Murphy, William Aprill, and many others.

For more information visit: www.reflexhadgun.com