🔑 Mastering the Holster Draw

Course Outline

1. Introduction & Safety Briefing

  • Course overview and expectations

  • Firearm safety rules specific to holster draw

  • Range safety protocols and commands

2. Holster Types & Carry Positions

  • Overview of concealed carry holsters (IWB, OWB, appendix, etc.)

  • Holster retention levels and proper fit

  • Legal considerations for holster carry

3. The Draw Process – Step-by-Step Breakdown

  • Step 1: Establish grip while firearm is holstered

  • Step 2: Clearing the garment

  • Step 3: Drawing to the ready or presentation position

  • Step 4: Sight alignment and trigger press

  • Step 5: Scan and assess

  • Step 6: Safe reholstering techniques

4. Dry Practice & Muscle Memory

  • Guided dry-fire repetitions

  • Emphasis on consistent hand placement and movement

  • Practicing with and without concealment garments

5. Live-Fire Drills

  • Draw and fire from concealment

  • One-shot and controlled pair drills

  • Timed reps with accuracy goals

  • Movement-based draw scenarios (optional if range allows)

6. Common Errors & Corrections

  • Trigger discipline

  • Poor grip or draw angle

  • Clothing interference

  • Unsafe reholstering habits

7. Performance Evaluation & Coaching

  • Individual feedback on draw speed and safety

  • Recommendations for continued practice

  • Optional timed qualification drill

Course Benefits:

  • Gain confidence and speed in drawing from concealment

  • Build safe, repeatable muscle memory

  • Learn to reholster under stress without risking injury

  • Improve situational awareness and defensive readiness

  • Enhance concealed carry competence and legal responsibility