2 Ways to Draw a Pistol from a Holster with Navy SEAL Dorr

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In this video, retired Navy SEAL and our Director of Training, Dorr, talks about the two ways he likes to draw a pistol from a holster.
One holster draw technique deals with close-quarters combat, while the second variation is better suited for taking shots when you have time and space, and improved accuracy is important.
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[@MajorHattery]

Getting your pistol pointed downrange as soon as possible is an often overlooked training point when it comes to "CQB" draws, same with having your non-primary hand available for unarmed combatives. Good on you guys for teaching that and putting it in a video.

[@dtna]

Thank you. I have never seen #1 before and was predominately taught #2, the four count draw.

[@denniscasey986]

Helps alot, actually more than a lot.. Thank you.

[@MrBullet888]

Excellent video and some more things to practice. Thank you.

[@colindegrow1475]

The "Pork Chop Express" patch returns once again. Love it. Great video 👍

[@matthewreardon9391]

Thanks Dorr, liked the detailed walkthrough.

[@stacyshafer8318]

Thanks for the video and Thank You for your Service to our U.S.A...!!

[@TheLoneRanger745]

Thanks Dorr ,. I think both techniques could be warranted depending on the situation, how close you are to the contact, I think the second technique is probably for more accurate shots when the situation requires more accurate shots like Police Officers face on a daily basis. I've watched a few videos where Police Officers are forced into using deadly force , usually it's so lightning quick it's hard to see exactly what method is used . ALOT OF MUSCLE MEMORY, which is alot of practice, repetition !

[@robjason9695]

I like your idea of having you support hand near your chest then punching out. I alway started near my lower torso. Not sure where I learned that but I will try this out. Thanks again!! Great info!!

[@davidhelfrich2511]

Good video. Every bit of information helps. Thanks for sharing.

[@kennethpbowen]

Great instruction! Have mostly practiced #2, but will start trying #1 also.

[@johnhounslow-robinson9294]

Thank you.

[@chuckb3489]

Thanks Overbee. Good stuff!

[@jammaho4762]

Good clarity in tactical vs non-tactical. I can see both benefits.

[@laughingdog6010]

Thanks, I like all the techniques you guys teach.

[@whiterabit09]

Awesome vid, learnt something

[@jackcapone9486]

Trained in #1, but will now try #2. Thank you Dorr.

[@mikereese15]

Two great options to try and train with.

[@victortorres1585]

Great stuff thank you

[@lee5105]

Thanks

[@colt10mmsecurity68]

The “high ready” with the barrel pointed up is slower to get back on target than “low ready” (barrel tipped downward slightly).

[@mungerb]

Unless they're upstairs.

[@goodyentertainment4054]

Terrific video. Thanks. Wondering which brand/model your holster is. Thanks again.

[@ITFDBLA]

He has links listed on the video under the title.

[@danlenson4297]

Always appreciate the guidance, thank ya Sir

[@tightspotpro6755]

I respect him not editing the miss out of the video lol

[@oguerrero031280]

My second watch of this chanel. Dude you guys are awesome.

[@saulserna3457]

This is meant more for combat situations than competition situations, right? I practice getting my support/control hand over to my holster as soon as I draw. It makes the draw and presentation faster but leaves you vulnerable if someone is coming at you. Is that right?

[@donfilkins298]

More comfortable with #2........ If an attacker is right on you no option but #1

[@williamwlotzka8721]

Thats all well & good,but you neglected going over anything about making sure you properly seat the pistol in the notch of your hand before you even draw the gun from the holster. During the downward motion to grip the firearm(while still in the holster),slightly pushing down on the gun to drive the backstrap & beavertail firmly into the notch of your hand as you're wrapping your fingers around the grip,then drawing the pistol & bringing it up to center & pushing out as you showed in the video. The reason I bring this up is if someone isn't very experienced w/a handgun they may hurriedly draw the pistol,not have it seated well,& have to fumble w/getting it locked in high & tight on the beavertail & grip as you're pushing the gun out to fire,costing yourself time you may not have to lose

[@NeonGhostHobo]

Nice, detailed info! I used to train a combination of these, actually.. so the quick draw / hip-shot position, then up to chest level, then up&straight forward from there. The reasoning was that in a continuous shooting situation you could actively move the pistol towards "better aim" while being engaged. Any thoughts on this?

[@jackcapone9486]

To Ari Nikula ; I was trained exactly as you were, " the quick draw / hip-shot position,,,,,,,,etc. 👍

[@totaldla]

Hows does any military experience qualify a person to instruct on concealed carry handguns?

[@pyeitme508]

Woah

[@LeDiamondDog]

Its cool

[@ltlblackft73]

Good information but in the future if you could wear gloves that match the gun so that it is easier to identify what you doing that would be great.

[@Solly-ow4od]

Thanks Dorr. Is there a reason why you don’t run with a light on your pistol?

[@dorr600]

Great question. I do use pistol lights Solly. I have several of them to choose from. I’m just wearing a range teaching belt set up. No light needed.

[@Solly-ow4od]

@@dorr600 Got it man! Thanks for getting back with me brother.

[@user-sb9fw6ui2i]

Train like you’d fight. Fight like you trained.

[@stevecox9874]

Is that the JPC 1.0 with built in kangaroo pouch or something else?

[@tacticalhyvecadre1049]

It looks like one. Thx for posting

[@Kevin-uq7nc]

Like!

[@ericbergfield6451]

Ouch, I got 2 very conflicting messages from you, which as a total noob - very much makes me confused as to which is better. ...I feel the 1st stance is better, as you looked less confident in the 2nd, so ugh.

[@dorr600]

Hello Eric, The second draw is for far away targets that require more precision. In order to achieve this I alter my draw to get my eyes aligned with the sights faster. This allows me to engage more effectively at a further distance in a shorter amount of time. Hope this feels better.

[@joshroten3997]

👍👍

[@user-kb8jq9zg4g]

What gun do you use in video?

[@tacticalhyvecadre1049]

That is a glock 19 gen 5.

[@rebelscumspeedshop]

I'm a little confused. You are demonstrating a closed quarters draw. You are staring that you do it this way because as you said" There will be physical contact" but you proceed to aim at a target 10 or so yards away.. I find this conflicting.

[@dorr600]

Hello Rebel Scum, The #1 draw is my 99% of the time draw. It is designed to get me from 0-15ish yards. This draw is my reflex standard draw. We released a video on shooting from retention 3 weeks ago that may better explain it.

[@KylerTony45]

@@rebelscumspeedshop 10 yards is close

[@randystockton624]

Hey , John wick doesn't do it that way...no seriously good video I learned something that could help me one day and I will practice on it..

[@daryllinkugel3804]

Why would you not keep the pistol level all the way up?