Below are some observations that I made during the Combative Pistol portion of the class this past weekend during drills and scenarios.. I hope the others will comment. They are to the best of my recollection. Please feel free to correct me.
- No head shots were reported
- A high percentage of the rounds struck the hands/arms because they were between the good guys muzzle and the bad guys body, not because the good guys reported focusing on the weapon as is so often talked about.
- Rounds striking the hands/arms would likely cause structural damage that may be effective in stopping the mechanics of the attack but slow to cause death.
- The vast majority of hits were accomplished without using the sights because the bad guy never had the time or distance to get the sights between his eyes and the threat.
- No one reported being able to close one eye when they and the attacker were both moving.
- Once a shooter has both hands on the gun they seldom release the weak hand even to defend against an attack.
- Under stress, the traditional draw stroke goes out the door because of movement.
- Under stress don't be surprised if you get a whole hand of concealment garment wrapped around the grip of your pistol during the draw. The only way to correct it is by using your other hand.
- At contact distance you will need to create time and distance with open hand combatives to allow you to draw your pistol.
- Fixating on drawing your pistol is conditioned response that can be fatal.
- Once your strong foot is back during the draw you are likely to stand still or move backwards.
- Having two hands on the gun severely limits movement.
- One hand on the gun opens up your field of vision and allows natural movement which allows for economy of motion.