Best draw from Concealment techniques | Tactical Rifleman

There are lots of different techniques for drawing from a concealed holster. Everyone has their favorite.
Carrying a pistol concealed boils down to certain factors: the type of firearm, the type of holster, the type of cover garment. How you balance these factors will greatly effect how fast you can draw and how comfortable you can carry.
Unfortunately, most people lean heavily towards comfort of carry, rather than speed of draw. This makes sense, because (hopefully) most of us will never have to draw from concealment to defend ourselves or our loved ones. That said, we still diligently carry; better to have and not need than to need and not have.
We shoot every Sunday, 2pm after church, if I'm in town. Some days we work on pistol. Some days we work of rifle. Some days moving, some days static or long distance. However, we usually start the day with Zee's Cold Start Drill, then warm up pistol; and we always end the day with a drill called "Final-5" (Another video). That said, when I text out "Hey, we are doing EDC and Concealed Carry this weekend", I hate when guys show up wearing their IDPA "Photographer's Vest" or some other weird cover garment. "Is that what you wore all week?" and "Why didn't you wear that last weekend?" are always asked and the same answer is "Well, you said we were doing Concealed Carry today."
My concealed carry starts every morning. I dry fire 5 or so reps in the mirror, with whatever outfit I plan on wearing for the day; then I load my EDC pistol and start my day. Start dry firing with the clothing you actually have on and it will change the way you dress. Think I'm joking? Try it.
So, now that you are actually dry firing with that EDC pistol, instead of just carrying it to be cool; you need to decide which carry techniques you need to best master the balance of Speed & Comfort, by selecting the correct factors (type of firearm, the type of holster, the type of cover garment) to allow you to "save the day." Which bring us to this week's video.
Jason & Imri are going to show you just a few of our preferred techniques for Drawing from Concealment. Again, there are dozens of great techniques out there. I encourage everyone to share their personal techniques in the comment section below. I am always looking for new techniques and skills. I try to learn and teach others every day.
For example: Jason will mention the "Vampire" technique in this video. While they were talking about filming this video, I asked if they were going to show the viewers the "Vampire Technique?" They both looked at me like I had a horn growing out of my forehead. So, I showed them. Nothing hard or fancy; just a technique that I was shown over a decade or so ago. I don't even use it, but I practice it from time to time. Why? Because you never know when you might put on an outfit, winter coat or suit jacket, where you might need a technique different from your normal "ole reliable" technique.
I hope you enjoy the video. I pray you never have to use these techniques Real World.
Leave you comments below; you know I read them. Strength & Honor, TR
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[@badone588]

Instructions not clear, became a vampire by accident.

[@ratagris21]

Dracula is your new call sign.

[@ValosarX]

@@ratagris21 Yoyoyo can you hook me up with some of that sweet vampire blood?

[@ronaldrobertson2332]

That would suck.🦇

[@twentytwo138]

''Welcome everybody, this is Eric and Chad here with Iraqveteran8888, today we got another video for ya: top 5 garlic rounds for when the vampires come.''

[@forrestgumball]

You forgot the most important technique: Everytime you do the vampire draw, you have to say "Good evening" in a Transylvanian accent.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Awesome

[@christophersosa4292]

I haven’t laughed so hard in a long time. Good one.

[@parkranger1960]

"Blah, blah, blah"

[@TheAhernFamily1]

Well I guess I could try the appendix carry, I already have 5 kids. 🤣 great video I think I’ll stick to the 3 and 5!

[@rAvensBBr]

Haha!!🤣👍

[@empowermph]

i know right..no way i could carry next to the family jewels..im close w/ some major street pharmacists..they carry all day, everyday, in the back..im going with hip

[@colbybryan7761]

People worry about this too much. 1 simple rule. You already know lol.

[@jdam6960]

😭😭😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@adventured2115]

Lol Trigger awareness would help keep you from shooting the twins

[@auwz66]

Don't think you mentioned it but one of the most key parts of all these drills is owning a holster that has retention onto your garment. That's critical because there is nothing worse than drawing under stress and bringing the holster with it. I have seen it happen.

[@jondoe2715]

Lol I hate that imagine losing the gun fight cause of this 💀

[@douglassalley9117]

I had a holster that did that. I actually started practicing, draw, bring gun and holster to front and use my support hand to yank the holster off the gun! and then get my sight picture and fire.

[@Daedalus675]

Shoot THROUGH the holster

[@razorvinny2531]

@@douglassalley9117 good lord, it’s been 9 months please tell me you don’t do this anymore

[@douglassalley9117]

@@razorvinny2531 No sir I don't! All my holsayters have strong hook under my 1.75" gun belt/every day wearing .

[@georgedean8509]

Karl's modified a technique which I was taught 54 years ago. Sweet; that provides maximum clearance. We grabbed the left side of a garment and pulled it straight out at the 280 degree position. I like the refinement. BZ

[@Victor-hb4hj]

Dry fire dry fire dry fire....thank you guys...and Karl

[@bobsmiley6255]

Dry fire is so important IMO.

[@billwithers1349]

no, airsoft, airsoft, airsoft, so you can see if you're screwing up

[@gilcooper6522]

" and reluctantly re holster."

[@EmpireGym618]

Nice to see someone with a CZ P07 plus the FD IWB holster. It's a great set up. Great video.

[@wubster7932]

You guys inspired me to join the Army. I graduated yesterday. Keep doing what you do.

[@dtcdtc8328]

Hope you are well, home safe, ready to pass on what you learned to your (worthy) boys in your life. Nobody wants to say it and yt deletes but it's coming.

[@CitizenEdge]

*The Vampire Method is a Good Original technique. One thing to consider is how the support hand motion obscures one line of sight. This eliminates a most important element...your peripheral vision. As a multi disciplined firearms instructor, it recommended to instead pin your support hand and garment against the chest. This will prevent any obscurement of vision. Love the video!*

[@braydenhardcastle9425]

The vampire could also conceal your draw from your opponents vision, almost giving a stun or a confuse affect on your opponent. The vampire doesn’t seem yo be a draw at first, it seems like some kind of defensive movement, which would confuse anyone for a split second, giving you a split second advantage

[@TacticalRifleman]

That’s the idea

[@cjbudd]

what they dont know could hurt them greatly

[@BT1776]

Thank you guys for doing demos on different techniques. I think a lot of practice are needed when we are wearing clothing for cool and cold weather. My favorite location is anywhere from 2 to 4 o'clock positions where I can draw much quicker and more control. 🇺🇸🤙🏼

[@jeffreytackett3922]

I absolutely love the mean mugging to the left and right before reholstering. I absolutely understand the value of the movement, and training to create habit and muscle memory. It's just amazingly entertaining to watch.

[@abgta7286]

He’s at a range this feels like range theatrics in all honesty

[@abgta7286]

@It’s getting weird stalker 😂 Yes you’re right checking corners in your own range in America is a good habit to form and in fact not something you’re doing for the nerds on the internet.

[@abgta7286]

@It’s getting weird stalker 😂 I was told this yesterday by my range instructor Roger lol

[@abgta7286]

@It’s getting weird stalker 😂 Roger is ex SF

[@abgta7286]

@It’s getting weird stalker 😂 I haven’t been in a gunfight per say, but I have had years of MMA training and a few fights. You don’t practice anticipating losing your fine motor skills (going into tunnel vision). You learn how to cope with the adrenaline after being in the situation and reflecting on it psychologically.

[@polintanfamily8134]

The most comprehensive video in clearing the way to make a real quick draw with concealed handgun techniques.👍

[@rbraddeas]

Finally found a video on how to handle clothing to draw, thank you so much!!

[@freefree2021]

Weights in my shirt??? cover my face like Dracula?? oh my goodness lol

[@damianfries7262]

Thanks Karl and your associates, this presentation of technique is invaluable. Simply, it works!!!!

[@bebop_557]

This is why I'm a huge fan of shooting IDPA: You can practice drawing from concealment and then they run the drills again, you can practice drawing from duty belt. So I can practice my EDC and my setup for working security. Noice. (Also good choice for a pistol, Jason. I'm also running CZ, had a 75 that I got my CHL originally with and carried for years before I switched. Now my summer carry is the 83, my favorite thing is taking it to an IDPA course. Rusty milsurp Czechnology and I keep up just fine with the "Glock Perfection™ That's Why I Swapped Out Every Single Component" types much to their chagrin.)

[@brendanswartz643]

I like 5 o clock because you can front like you’re pulling out a wallet

[@BK00099]

“Take my strong hand!” -Scary Movie 2 😂

[@joeric3509]

Outstanding video. Very well done.

[@arranbtag]

Gutted we don’t get to carry at all over this side of the pond but awesome Video as usual guys 👌🏼

[@arranbtag]

Agreed no matter what country 👍🏻🇺🇸🇬🇧

[@arrowpt28]

when your visiting, make sure to go to California, you'll feel more like you were home.

[@denisag973]

Nice to see Jason again. Great Video 👍

[@Liberty-or-Death-1776]

Confucius say, "Man who draw from 3 and 5 dry fire for rest of drill, but man who draw from appendix dry fire for rest of his life."

[@Highsierrasyndicate]

The holster needs to be canted forward if you're carrying past 3 o'clock,

[@josephtucciarone6878]

Thank both of you for teaching us.

[@peterjohnson5268]

The technique they are talking about is called The count Dracula or the AKA belagosi draw and it is a phenomenal technique. It also carries into point retention shooting because at the technique where he drew his elbow to the air you could basically stop and point shoot from retention in that position. If you want a reference go to the movie John wick 2 where he meets Cassian after killing Gianna Antonio.

[@jeffreytackett3922]

Looks less a vampire draw, and more holding his nonsense armored suit jacket up in front of him for protection. Interesting though.

[@22bdunlevy]

Hi. I just got done with a concealed carry draw lesson. Remember when pulling gun from holster in the process to drop the elbow continue get your sights eyes off gun and on target-release fire. Put gun in holster slowly with no clothing in the way.

[@josephososkie3029]

2:46 . Similar motion in skydiving when you move the left arm in front of the face ( not the eyes) for balance and aerodynamic while pulling the chord. Good technique.

[@NTTTIBO]

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[@AOMartialArts]

It's not Tactical until the harnessed bulldog gets hoisted onto the scene.

[@whim6287]

I usually lift the shirt/hoodie/jacket with my thumb and then rock my hand down for the draw. Larger coats I swing back and use my car keys as weight. Still rock the hand against my torso though.

[@ChristianGutierrez-ej2xw]

Imri and Jason thank you for sharing those conceal shooting techniques. Great video.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for watching, TR

[@shinobi-no-bueno]

Rocking that CZ P07

[@johnstacy7902]

Enjoyed that video. Thing is around here most ranges don't let you draw and shoot from the holster. Since I carry a 642 I can practice in the basement

[@andyprairiedog4829]

Excellent...good way to adapt to range limitations. I like dry firing in my spare room too.

[@Xondra_YT]

Great drill Jason... and better with your CZ-P07..!

[@barrysmith916]

Thanks TR team , a much needed video. Emry is a great addition to the team.

[@citadel1994]

Thanks guys for your video I learned a lot I already know a lot but I’m not so arrogant that I wouldn’t watch a video to learn more great technique and thanks for serving our country

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for watching!

[@Johnson11c]

Awesome video helped me so much to be able to be competent and fast with a one handed aiwb carry! Thank you all at TR!

[@jimbike8064]

Getting my conceal carry in a couple weeks. Thanks for the video.

[@waz1167]

Thanks for the great video

[@briantatro7493]

I can’t help but think. Ahhhhh 1. 1 beautiful shot. 2. 2 beautiful shots.

[@mitchcohn1800]

Thank You Patriots for the Great information 👍 82nd AA🇺🇸.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks

[@hellspite]

I have a gut cannot appendix carry and have limited arm movement, all techniques are great I am going to practice the Vampire method I do not carry but shoot IDPA.

[@Brianflys]

Good for 3:00 and 5:00. But many people carry appendix. Simple lift garment with the support hand and draw with the strong hand seems the best.

[@DonnyBrook762]

Nice P07.

[@scotthays2376]

Thanks for the video. I appreciated the theme of leading with your thumb!

[@TacticalRifleman]

Glad it was helpful!

[@gibbsm]

"Reluctantly Holster", ok, now I have a name to go with how I instinctively re-holster in appendix carry. I've never even done it live, just empty and no mag, and I'm still super cautious about shooting my Kibbles and Bit off, or hitting an artery in my thigh. Thanks, for the information.

[@kentuckybrandon7448]

Thanks Imri and Jason! Great content!

[@Mistah_J]

Thank you so much! I appreciate your help.

[@StrollaLawDefense]

“… reluctantly reholster”. Lol 😂

[@jed9615]

Not bad from our sister the Seal! As always keep walking with our KING!!

[@marklorenzana7359]

This is nice>> if youre watching this be sure your ready to own. Practice at home whats good for you and what state you live. Remember this get home safe and better to have and not need to need and not have. This is nice... but its up to you to teach yourself...

[@bigizzy6571]

Idk why I started laughing at that vampire draw its like once ya shirt cover ya eyes your gun should be out lol. You will get popped doing that action Jackson B.S (Unless you practice) good video though

[@marioesquibel2584]

Lol, good one lol. I thought it was just me after all theirs good job comments but what about the safety of hie peer and his leg. Wow,

[@23nessos]

I subscribed yesterday and already learned a great way to get the garment out of the way with the vampire technique. Refined it with a hissing sound.

[@delopera6044]

In Reality an encounter only happens in seconds. And in that few seconds you can be dead, freeze or draw. Efficiency is everything and these techniques if implemented into rigorous training, can be truly life saving depending on the circumstances. You should always be alert with a loaded firearm anyway. Any person allowed to enter your "safe zone" already has an added advantage. Be smart!

[@lightfighter3023]

Don't like the gun at 5 or 6 'cause if one ends up on their back via a fall or scuffle it makes it just that much harder to draw. The vampire thing is interesting and I must say a bit distracting, kind of WTF is that guy doing. That said, if I was a bad guy I think I'd be initiating the hit from ambush and not face to face.... I'm sure the mil guys will disparage it but appendix is still the choice for me.

[@GustheGunGuy]

the 6 o'clock carry is why the first guy to die at White Settlement wasn't able to get his pistol out.

[@donovancollins4752]

@JusticeAA how?

[@TheSublimeLifestyle]

@@GustheGunGuy well, good thing they don’t show us anything at 6 😤

[@Night_Terror_]

That first draw the one that carl showed them how to do im pretty sure i saw Keanu Reeves do that in that Catacombs seen in john wick 2

[@tiarab6655]

George Oglesby I love John Wick lol

[@vikingbluesbreaker729]

I practice with the first one if I'm wearing flannel or something like that, and the t-shirt one. for the t-shirt, I modify it. I reach closer to the weapon with my support hand and yank my t-shirt straight up touching my cheek with the back of my hand. this clears the weapon to draw completely without having to use my draw hand to double clear my shirt and lose time. but that's just my way

[@askingwhy123]

Jason's logo-free cap needs an affiliate link in the description, please.

[@kevin.710]

These are great thanks so much

[@TacticalRifleman]

Glad you like them!

[@Armalite015]

Loved this segment, thanks guys.

[@ToddTheGunGuy]

Awesome drills guys!! Will definitely get the range and practie, practice , practice. THXXX

[@josephbradford5518]

Thanks for the drills Jason and Emery, very useful information 👍

[@wargamingsupernoob]

Thank yall for doing a video on some concealed carry techniques. I will definitely practice this.

[@augreich]

Great video! I generally practice appendix but will start training from multiple positions.

[@ericandi]

I live in Florida and there are only about 2 months per year where I can tolerate wearing 2 shirts or a shirt and jacket. The most of the time, I am wearing just a short sleeve t-shirt or golf shirt, and cargo shorts. Whenever I am wearing a t-shirt or golf shirts I can’t carry anything large than a 380 concealed on my side or rear hip, and even then, it’s still prints too much for my taste. When I’m wearing a T-shirt or golf shirt, I prefer to carry my ultra compact 9mm Hellcat with it’s 15 round mag in the appendix carry position. I find with my body type, this set up shows the least printing, and I don’t need to remove it before I sit in my car.

[@artkingdesingz94]

I don’t know why this was so funny😂😂looked like blade the vampire slayer

[@Jefafa73]

Really liked the different techniques from different carry positions!

[@ericstreich9620]

Useful video thanks guys

[@TacticalRifleman]

Glad you liked it

[@martinmccloskey2435]

Good stuff guys

[@user-iq2ls1eg5g]

Nice, thanks

[@The_Nameless_Entity]

Good techniques. Now try it while on the move, moving left or right.

[@jeffcooper9363]

Hopefully when this 'scary time' is over we'll get our liberties back and I can attend some training. In the mean time there is a boat load of info you guys have put out on the channel that I can assimilate. My hat is off to your commitment, but what else could I expect from American warriors?

[@digitalpunk5365]

That’s a pretty cool draw lol

[@Nameschino]

Just got that FDO holster last week glad to see I made a good choice

[@habib.bhatti]

I see that your checking your 6, good to know and train for situational awareness or multiple attackers

[@Thefrogman896]

You guys are awesome

[@jadehelmgaming6487]

Instructions unclear, got shot when my shirt was covering my face

[@vvvdog200]

GREAT THANK YOU

[@glaucionazario]

I´m subscribed in this channel, but for no reason youtube was showing I'm not. I have subscribed again.

[@TacticalRifleman]

They hate us. Welcome Back. TR

[@arrowpt28]

what a great vid guys. I've been waiting for this.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@cockerrocker]

Tactical turtle ftw!

[@marksc1929]

Thx fellows.....good stuff "

[@michaelu2562]

The guy on KZbin that show himself in the leg while he took the pistol out of the holster scared me, I’m getting my first pistol tomorrow but now I’m terrified of u’sing a holster lol

[@ezequielvillalobos6485]

Dam this was a hell of a video. I learned a lot. THANK you.

[@peterjohnson5268]

Okay so noticing at the 5-minute Mark the technique of the thumb ride down his body to sweeping to his gun you can clearly see there is a delay in fully clearing his garment to retrieve his firearm instead of riding the thumb all the way from the chest try rolling your thumb up your material over your handgun obtain your master grip and then draw weapon. It creates less of a tell when reaching for your gun. Also don't start so high in your rip process, the only material I need to clear is just above my back pocket no need to pull up so much clothing in this draw style. I have some pretty extensive training in this exact technique and this is why I'm offering this helpful piece of advice I'm not better than anyone I'm just a master of my own technique , Practice makes performance. Stay vigilant stay ready.

[@stephenballard2560]

Great job guys 👍

[@jacobharrod6912]

This was a pretty good video. I like the idea of leading with your thumb, as my t shirt always comes untucked and my fingers seem to grab the shirt when I try to draw the pistol.

[@barrysmith916]

You guys are bad ass . amazing how much quicker both of you were on your second draw . shit it was under 2 seconds , draw aim fire .. Wow.

[@no_handle_required]

I will never be a good shooter. I don't have flannel or a beard. Dammit. Good stuff. Train as you live, live as you train.

[@morotetsuke]

The "count chocula" draw!

[@badlandskid]

noneya bidness count drawcula

[@harrisonbergeron1819]

You guys are great. Thank you for the lesson!

[@michaelcarter8209]

Outstanding

[@66ECHO]

Always professional. Thanks.

[@Sdukes001]

I dont understand why this channel doesn't have a million subscribers. Great content keep it up.

[@bradwalker3442]

I totally agree. At least 80 million voters

[@toddgeisinger2634]

Good instructions great job always train

[@lylesmith6304]

Thank you for this great information. I learned that leading with the thumb when the gun is in tight to get s good grip.

[@wec20111]

Thanks for the video guys. Subscribed.

[@Agentenwatcher]

Great techniques guys, but how to get the safety off in a smooth motion?