Irving
02-05-2017, 22:13
Demonstrated Concepts AAR
Instructor: Rhett Neumayer
Course: Defense Draw Stroke
https://demonstratedconcepts.com/ (https://demonstratedconcepts.com/defense-draw-stroke/)
Gear:
Smith & Wesson M&P40c with ApexTrigger and TruGlo TFX Pro sights.
Comp-tac Minotaur IWB holster with one C-clip (rear), and one Velcro clip (front).
I had no malfunctions during the course. *Usually, if there is a way to screw something up, I'll find a way. Everything went smoothly for me today.
Clothing was as close to every day dress as possible, with the only outliers being gloves/boots in anticipation of weather. Nothing tactical, not even a mag holder.
Course POI
Course focuses exclusively on drawing from concealment, starting with a break down of the draw stroke, and repeating throughout the day. All shots taken from a distance of two inches to three yards, from varying positions of retention or compression.
The course began with the expected safety briefing portion covering safe handling of firearms from holstered, through the draw stroke, then all the way back into the holstered position. There was also discussion about realistic responses to potential conflict that have yet to develop. In other words, if you can avoid completely, or running, is the first best option, do so.
The first exercise was the break down of the draw stroke, done with unloaded firearms, one step at a time.This was pivotal in laying the foundation that the entire day was built upon. The course progressed from a basic close encounter, basic close encounter with movement, further encounter (but still close),further encounter with movement, and so on. The positions learned in the very first exercise were repeated throughout the day, and were repeatedly shown to be effective throughout the different scenarios.
As the name suggests, this course is focused solely on effectively drawing and engaging from concealment,at real world distances. My impression of the course is that it is designed to pick-up where most basic CCW courses end. I feel like many people take CCW courses that may have live fire, but don't cover how to actually get your gun out from concealment and effectively engage a target.
Take away
The CCW course I first took had no live fire, and the instructor spent as much time peddling his book as he did teaching CCW related material. The course was lacking, to say the least. Eventually I started shooting pistol competitions and taught myself to draw from a holster during that time. Even though I've drawn from a holster thousands of times as a result of competitions and practice, I've never had any formal training with respect to concealed carry. This represents a pretty large gap in my training for CCW. While the material was simple, it was not easy and not necessarily intuitive, especially for those just starting to carry. I feel that this class is perfectly placed as the next step from a basic CCW class, especially for people new to carrying. I can confidently say that I'm better equipped to retrieve my firearm from concealment after having taking this course.
Instructor: Rhett Neumayer
Course: Defense Draw Stroke
https://demonstratedconcepts.com/ (https://demonstratedconcepts.com/defense-draw-stroke/)
Gear:
Smith & Wesson M&P40c with ApexTrigger and TruGlo TFX Pro sights.
Comp-tac Minotaur IWB holster with one C-clip (rear), and one Velcro clip (front).
I had no malfunctions during the course. *Usually, if there is a way to screw something up, I'll find a way. Everything went smoothly for me today.
Clothing was as close to every day dress as possible, with the only outliers being gloves/boots in anticipation of weather. Nothing tactical, not even a mag holder.
Course POI
Course focuses exclusively on drawing from concealment, starting with a break down of the draw stroke, and repeating throughout the day. All shots taken from a distance of two inches to three yards, from varying positions of retention or compression.
The course began with the expected safety briefing portion covering safe handling of firearms from holstered, through the draw stroke, then all the way back into the holstered position. There was also discussion about realistic responses to potential conflict that have yet to develop. In other words, if you can avoid completely, or running, is the first best option, do so.
The first exercise was the break down of the draw stroke, done with unloaded firearms, one step at a time.This was pivotal in laying the foundation that the entire day was built upon. The course progressed from a basic close encounter, basic close encounter with movement, further encounter (but still close),further encounter with movement, and so on. The positions learned in the very first exercise were repeated throughout the day, and were repeatedly shown to be effective throughout the different scenarios.
As the name suggests, this course is focused solely on effectively drawing and engaging from concealment,at real world distances. My impression of the course is that it is designed to pick-up where most basic CCW courses end. I feel like many people take CCW courses that may have live fire, but don't cover how to actually get your gun out from concealment and effectively engage a target.
Take away
The CCW course I first took had no live fire, and the instructor spent as much time peddling his book as he did teaching CCW related material. The course was lacking, to say the least. Eventually I started shooting pistol competitions and taught myself to draw from a holster during that time. Even though I've drawn from a holster thousands of times as a result of competitions and practice, I've never had any formal training with respect to concealed carry. This represents a pretty large gap in my training for CCW. While the material was simple, it was not easy and not necessarily intuitive, especially for those just starting to carry. I feel that this class is perfectly placed as the next step from a basic CCW class, especially for people new to carrying. I can confidently say that I'm better equipped to retrieve my firearm from concealment after having taking this course.