How to Draw a Handgun from a Holster with Retired Navy SEAL Chief Gordon Evans

Learn how to draw a handgun from a holster as demonstrated by retired Navy SEAL Chief Gordon Evans. There are many ways to draw, and this is one simple and effective way to do so.
Gordon has more than 20 years of experience with Naval Special Warfare and he's been a professional firearms instructor for the last 10 years, having trained more than 3000 Navy SEAL candidates and hundreds of civilians.
To read his full bio, visit: tacticalhyve.com/gordon-evans/
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*This video is for general educational and informational purposes only. What you do with this information is your responsibility. We encourage you to seek out professional instruction. Nothing replaces in-person training with a qualified professional to ensure you learn properly and train safely.

[@JoshuaAmaro]

Mr Gordon! I was a corpsman at 3rd phase around 2012, you, Coch and chief Kent would let me shoot with the class and give me tons of advice, i credit you guys with me getting a perfect score on the Worldwide Protective Services shooting test after I left the navy. super happy to see you teaching, hope to join one of your CQB classed in the near future.

[@clutchclipperjk5169]

This Chief is the man! "Maybe next week you can be John Wick, but this week, practice." 🤣🤣😂😂

[@lifehacksformen8427]

This was the exact way I was trained when I joined the navy. This is the most concise no nonsense instruction video I have ever seen. I will be sending this to family from now on.

[@matikaz100]

you can almost feel how genuinely he wants his listener to understand everything he's sharing. Thank you very much, Sir!

[@cletusspucklerstablejeaniu1059]

Ya think?

[@trobson9952]

Hes the diff between a real teacher and instructor. Thank You

[@beencraftn6612]

This man is an absolute HUMBLE badass! Thank you for your service, Chief!!

[@2aisabsoluteTim]

Right I think he could whoop ass without having a gun.

[@bryanst.martin7134]

Most of them are. BUDS teaches humility 1st. And acting like a BA often starts trouble. If you're skilled at killing, the laws disfavors you, over a civilian. " the best defense, is not to offend". Confucius

[@B-skidz]

This gentleman genuinely cares about people's understanding and especially the safety of everyone that watches this honestly really refreshing seeing people with so much care and passion p.s I know it's an old video but this is all new to me 🙏

[@rwadhams1]

What a great video. Simple fundamentals taught by someone who really trains like a dad teaching his kids how to shoot. This trainer is awesome!

[@dgerdi]

Thank you a lot Chief. You are a very very good teacher. Everyone who owns a Handgun should have such a good trainings adviser.

[@grayhamdamerell-hinds1192]

What a great way to teach very humble very simple very patient probably the best lesson on how to draw I've seen

[@twoowls4469]

Excellent teacher. I love the off-hand position explanation. You see so many "teaching" the palm to the chest. But the knife hand makes more sense for real life, combative, purposes.

[@lectricfence1]

Thanks Chief. Nicely demonstrated with out all the tacticool b.s. I'm now 68 years old, been shooting all my life, and hope I can still learn something every day. Just found this channel and am subscribing.

[@gordonheckes5167]

This is just great. The kind of teacher you just wish for. Thanks for sharing.

[@slim1275]

Slow is smooth, and smooth is fast. I spent 18 years in the army, and never received this type of instruction before. Drawing and holstering wasn't even covered when we went to the pistol range. I'm surprised I never witnessed any serious accidents. Thank you for breaking it down in such a simple. practical manner, and explaining why you do it this way.

[@calpilot7]

Class act. Thanks for giving others the gift of your skill and experience. Much respect.

[@chuckstrunk3746]

I stumbled upon this video by accident and I'm glad I did. I've been shooting for years but the way the World is going it's time to learn the finer points and proper way to do it for protection. Thank you for your service and the great video!!

[@jasonvargovchik7967]

This is one of the best how to video, I've seen, Gordon thanks for the detailed explaination and attention to detail and sharing with us!

[@MtnBadger]

I know this is a very long post, this touched upon a lot of emotion and experiences that directly relates to what is being presented here but also, how we get to this point of shooting evolution and my fortunate experiences as a shooter. These "simple" safety movements designed into the draw are so crucial and yet, so unpracticed. There's an older video on KZbin with a gentleman named "Tex" something or other, who was practicing his "quick draw" while video taping himself as he proceeded to shoot himself in the leg. It's a wonder he didn't hit an artery and die. People don't realize that you can get shot in the butt and die quite easily. He talked about the shooting after the fact, showed what he did and why it was stupid, then showed the aftermath upon his leg... It's not worth it, it did a lot of damage. If you're not drawing your weapon safely and consistently, absolutely nothing else matters because nothing else about your actions will be predictable. Unpredictable shooting is bad news in anybody's book. I was fortunate. Long before I went into the service, I had a father who was a WWII navy commando, light and heavy weapons trained, was the hand to hand instructor at Shoemaker naval station near San Francisco, was cold weather, jungle warfare and UDT trained (these guys were the predecessors to the SEALS) and fought the Japanese in the Aleutian Islands under the guise of towing targets for the then still "friendly" Russians. The mission was so secret that they did many weeks of jungle training, were issued nothing but hot weather gear then loaded into a transport and shipped directly to Alaska with zero information about their destination or mission. Eventually, his ship and it's compliment was lost at sea for 3 mos. and, he was eventually pronounced as deceased. His family was in permanent shock when he showed up, quite alive sometime later and it's not really spoken about amongst them to this day... His sister was never the same. He was a mountain kid during the depression and subsistence hunted to help feed his huge family and was tought many skills by his father, also a war vet as was his father before him and they all had to develop extraordinary skill sets just to be able to survive wars, hunt for sustenance and live in the wilderness as a matter of life... As we now try to proudly function for short periods in the outdoors as wannabe "survivalists." But, I digress... I'm saying this as background to describe the type of upbringing (training) I had, as I started hunting (carrying his guns) with my father and learning to handle and shoot, as well as gaining tracking skills, starting at just 6 or so when we lived in rural Ontario (he married a Canadian and I was born abroad to a US citizen). So, as I was saying... I was tought proper firearm safety and handling and both military and "old school hunter" techniques from a *very* young age. My "how to shoot" was by an experienced, WWII combat veteran who kept up with his weapons and tracking skills (people, as well as game) and advancing techniques until his death. With such an upbringing, it's kind of different for me to remember that other people didn't grow up with all of this as their regular life experience. I've had to learn to break it all into pieces and hand down what I can to my son and, hopefully, my grandkids. He tought me to handle, clean and disassemble weapons and go through countless training drills, long before he let me put the first shell in a gun. It's the muscle memory of the action of properly handling a piece that leads to safety and accuracy... Not just running through countless rounds, thinking that "repetitions equal skill." It also means bad habits are being driven into every move you make and it's 5 times as hard to unlearn a bad habit and relearn the correct way, then learn the right way the first time. When I entered the service and it was range day in basic, while everyone was struggling to aim, taking their time and wobbling around like baby ducks, I controlled my breathing/heart and was firing my five rounds just as fast as the sights fell back onto the target. The range master was watching me, kind of chuckling and was convinced that "we've got another Rambo here..." As I'm sure a lot of kids go through there with all the attitude but no skills to back it up, only to fail miserably. It was all the hunting and the techniques dad tought me that had me prepared for the different aspects of the qualifications that threw most of them for a loop. When we had gone through the session and he handed out the scores, calling people by name (and telling the majority that they didn't qualify) he finally got to my name, paused, slowly peered up from his paper directly into my eyes and said, in a semi-disgusted (read embarrassed) and sarcastic tone, "Taylor... 360, Expert." The only points that I missed were from firing from the hip, as that's something I just hadn't practiced as that's just a waste of ammo "back in the world." I could see the pure loathing in his eyes for showing him up in front of his buddies after he thought he had me pegged. I never scored less than expert for my entire time in service... And it's because dad tought me patience and repeatable skills, just just like the chief is doing here. The most important thing he's saying is about what happens *before* a trigger is ever pulled and new shooters should take heed and practice everything in deliberate steps, over and over until all pats of the draw, target acquisition and aiming are completely automatic. That way you won't waste a lot of ammunition instilling extremely difficult to break, bad habits into your shooting. As I said, it's harder to unlearn bad habits and relearn good ones than to just take your time and do it right the first time. It's rare to find someone who both understands the process and can break it down into easily understandable material, those types of instructors are hard to come by. Thanks!!... 😀

[@keithcarmany5502]

Learning as you grow up with old school trained relatives is the best. I am a more comfortable shooter on the line with old school home trainings. Thanks for the updates.

[@keithcarmany5502]

And break bad habits as a kid.

[@step4560]

Thank you for your service and also a great comment. ATB ❤🐾

[@1SGPARKER]

Wow. Good training advice. I'm an old retired Army Abn Infantryman (Vietnam-Era) but one thing I've learned is I'm not as smart as I hope I am. When I think I'm 100% up to speed - I'm not. The Chief's discussion of rote memory of your stance and hand movements is great. What you practice over and over is what you will do.

[@GuilePatrick]

Just saw this..Thank you Chief for your lesson and thank you for your service...

[@matt291]

The algorithm brought this one back from the dead. Solid instruction for new shooters. No high speed bs just good safe technique.

[@chriskopec1858]

Blessings to everyone

[@chipsterb4946]

Thank you for explaining *why* you should bring the pistol up close to your body, then push out straight with the muzzle level. I’ve seen it many times but never heard someone explain so clearly about getting the top of the firearm (sights) in your peripheral vision and stabilizing your grip as you push out. Got some practice to do to change old habits.

[@milesrost6674]

This guy makes solid content!! Thanks

[@joshroten3997]

Clear and concise. Thanks.

[@jimhenriksen4934]

Same as electricfence1 below Gordon; I attempt to learn something new from others every day. You are an excellent non-intrusive firearms instructor. What I mean by that is; I felt comfortable following all your logical moves from the get-go! I've heard of Tactical Hyve over the years, a little here, a little there; all good things. Now I understand firsthand why folks are all so positive about your training scenarios Gordon, awesome training Sir! I hope to find more of your training videos out there online soon; now I'm heading to my range to practice what you've shown me, thank you again... stay safe, be well Sir...

[@nonokodog622]

I love this video. I come back to it every so often. Now I live in a rural area and keep loaded guns around, I realized that every loaded handgun needs some kind of holster. Now I find myself open carrying when on trails. Thank you Mr. Evans !

[@alexc9434]

This is the easily the best instructional video on how to CORRECTLY draw your pistol ever made. Clear, easy to understand for new shooters and even seasoned shooters like myself. Thank you sir.

[@gregoryl869]

What a great instructor - thanks Chief!

[@OmegaBahn]

Wow, what wisdom. Thank you Chief!

[@MrDaleStroud]

Nicely Done, love this style of training.

[@grumpyoldphart7325]

What great instructions! Thank you!

[@rucksackransack]

Great instructions from a great instructor!

[@carlcolvin8320]

Chief Gordon, very good instructional video. I'm 14 year Army vet. Retired Fed Leo. Went to Artesia New Mexico for a 3 week advance fire arms training. I haven't seen this technic before. First morning safety briefing and the standards to qualify and pass. Afternoon we fired at rotating targets at the 3-5-7-12 and 25 yards , 9 mm side arm. At 3 and 5 yard line we had 3 seconds identify threat and neutralize threat with two rounds. 7 yard 5 seconds 25 yard 7 seconds. That afternoon each shooter fired 1000 rounds for familiarization. Next day fired at least 1000 rounds in the morning and afternoon. End of second week was qualification you fall range qualifications pack your bags . Afterwards stress fire course day and night for familiarization and intense training, no pass fail , by the way no NVG',s. In the 14 years in the Army and 20 years as a Fed Leo that was the best fire arms training I have ever received. On the first week we received firearms retention training ( full contact). Afterwards any Instructor from all Agencies would see us with a red dummy practice side arm knew we received weapons retention training and were fair game to try to take our side arm one student has his side arm taken afterwards we traveled in three man teams any attempt by an instructor and he or she was taken down hard and cuffed . This happened in the mess hall an instructor sneaked up to the serving line one us yelled gun gun gun we saw the location and the instructor and food flew all over and twelve of us took him down hard arm bar lock wrist locks and and ankle locks he said out of roll our standard reply is fuck you. The next words spoken was secure. Our Director of the Course a GS - 13 came over and said okay animals let him up. He was pissed and asked who we are and what agency do you belong to. We told him that we are the Controllers to the gates of hell we go where no one would ever think of going knowing they might come out dead.

[@mebyard1]

Excellent instructions!!! Thank you.

[@jamescasasjr4060]

Thanks! I was taught palm across chest. I have been shooting now about ten years and learn a couple of things new each time I watch a video. The support hand under the chin is a great new technique for me. Reminds me of the knife hand (old jarhead). Can't wait to incorporate it into my draw.

[@sway696]

Great video. I'm sure you have helped countless people. Thanks for taking the time, much appreciated. God bless

[@joegarrison2344]

Thank you. Extremely helpful. Every action has been analyzed and structured.

[@SeanHayesParleys]

Yes! I can be John Wick in two weeks! Haha I loved this instructional video! I'm just beginning my journey into the realm of firearms and videos like this which thoroughly demonstrate fundamentals are my favorite. Thank you for your service and for gifting this to all of us viewers!

[@randallrogers8183]

What a great teacher.

[@briane.cabrera4272]

What a pleasure it is to learn from you! Great lesson!

[@jpoll4824]

Always open mind for learning

[@dwrutsgnt4225]

I appreciate your time Chief

[@jsmcguireIII]

Thanks so much Chief Evans- very clear. I like the surrender approach while waving the weak side hand as you back up for the real move.

[@sleepyhead9756]

Thank you! Very thorough.

[@chrisbohanon403]

I've watched this a hounded times and I will watch it a thousand more times!!! I've improved so much because of you guys !!! And it has to do with fundamentals! Over and over and over and over!! I'm sure as hell no professional!! But WOW I've improved so much following you guys simple approach and learning the fundamentals over and over and over!!! Thank you so much!!!

[@stand4truth44]

Excellent instruction!!🇺🇸👍

[@sandman17100]

Excellent instruction.

[@chowtimewithruss1411]

Thanks Chief, great video

[@michael184272]

Very informative and explanatory.. Thanks for sharing

[@kevinmcleish6719]

Thank you chief gordon

[@murdamikee]

Been shooting for a little while now and I still find myself coming back to videos like this this just to correct any bad habits I’ve made along the way and to just focus on proper technique

[@j.n.8745]

I have been doing it flat. I’m going to try this method. Thanks for the video.

[@peteshaw7848]

Excellent video! Very well demonstrated. I learned a lot from this! Thank you!

[@jeffreycarlson8723]

Thanks Chief! Fantastic information. I will practice this at my next trip to the range. God bless!

[@JD-lq2ef]

Great video! thank you!

[@jayhutt1]

Excellent, thanks!

[@dexterking9959]

Thanks Chief

[@joefran619]

great info much thanks

[@robinrobinson8123]

Wonderful Video!!

[@larryps]

Fantastic. Thank you very much

[@josephpepecastillo717]

Learned something new about strength angle of your support hand - thanks

[@FreedomNetwork99]

Thank you so much for this newbie CCW

[@alanincentraljersey]

Thank you, I learned a LOT from this as I am a new holster shooter.

[@davidcooper8078]

I think your training will help me as a security guard and I do appreciate the advice Sir

[@sbur4914]

Thank you. Great info!

[@casperaudi7476]

Thank you for your demonstration it’s very helpful to new beginners.

[@TheGujan33]

Such a wonderfull way to teach ! Thank you

[@TacticalHyve]

Glad you liked it!

[@peters303]

Pleasure to watch. Appreciated

[@roberthernandez7363]

Great video!

[@fermantravers5478]

Thanks Chief!!!

[@williamfletcher8035]

Chief Great video I’ve been to a number of classes and schools none of which spent enough time on this fundamental skill. Worse yet every instructor had their favorite. I’m keeping your video for rep practice !!!!

[@nailahshae3043]

You're awesome! Thank you for this

[@orakelgottes]

Excellent video .. your explanation all make sense.. thank you sir!

[@trobson9952]

Excellant. Thank You.

[@stepitup5409]

excellent video Chief!

[@noyb9212]

It's these guys that make America Great!

[@dannypol3384]

It’s a comprehensive way of drawing a pistol from a owb holster in an effective way. Thanks for this video, I like it!

[@jujuFR1111]

Thanks for this vidéo. very clear and detailed explanation. 👍🏻

[@Desertpunk1986]

That was excellent.

[@MrJuaritos23]

You still got it Chief!

[@wolfza2630]

This along with coch's shooting from concealment vid is gold.

[@hav1byte]

great video, thank you

[@shanjohn2455]

Great work for beginners

[@topbone]

Thank you sir will surely adapt it to my system!

[@garys9718]

Nice information, and I usually video when I practice, so I can review what some of the mistakes are and how to correct them 😊

[@Castlebay4335]

You guys got the best videos thank you. I do the same thing but all backwards and wrong.

[@richardesonmaia5236]

Thanks so much.

[@robertsalyers1351]

thanks, Go Navy !!!!!!

[@TruckerfromNJ]

Thank you for an amazing advice, I was troto so everything fast, and now I understand why I missed so many rounds.

[@lewisseward4521]

The tip about putting the thumb on the back of the gun when drawing is a game changer for me as far as keeping my gun steady during recoil.

[@hectormontelongo8011]

Very good information.

[@Gunge-vq2ik]

great stuff thank you subbed!!!

[@flyingbeagles8328]

A comprehensive guide for beginners and probably some experienced folks.

[@BP4L]

Excellent

[@thegoodguy729]

Great teaching, Chief. Would like to see how you would modify the draw from appendix for those of us who don’t live in an open carry state. 😀

[@GunWillTravel]

This is golden. Revealed several bad habits I have developed.

[@MDMiller60]

Thanks.

[@juanpagan4197]

Thank you for the info..ok.

[@noguera8888]

Thanks Sir

[@zafarshah2081]

You the man 👍love love love you bless you ❤️

[@556online]

Good stuff