ARMA TRAINING US Conceal Carry Association Conference 2016 Edition 27 Skill Building Getting the Firearm to threat Copyrighted 1990-2016, by Dave Young, Defensive Tactics Development Course, Basic and Master Instructor, Combat Conceal Carry Skill Building, 27 th revision All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced in whole or part by any means, electronic, mechanical, including photocopying, recording, videotaping, or by any information storage system and retrieval without the express written permission of the author. www.aramtraining.com
Copyrighed by Dave Young 1990-2016 1 US Conceal Carry Association 2016 Skills to win a gun fight! Skill Building Do you have what it takes? ARMA Training Paperwork If it is not documented it didn t HAPPEN! RFO Waiver Liability Form Ensure RFOs are Fit for Duty Highlight Safety Concerns and Issues in Class Shows Due Care for RFOs 3
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Copyrighed by Dave Young 1990-2016 3 7 8 RFO Medical History Allows you to monitor your RFOs before classroom activities Allows the RFO to disclose any medical concerns they may have directly to you Allows you to get a feel for each RFOs wellbeing 9
Copyrighed by Dave Young 1990-2016 4 10 11 IMPORTANT Blood Pressure Warning Ensures all RFOs are medically safe and checks the pre-condition of their HEART, BEFORE the class begins. Anything over 140/90 should be medically cleared to participate in training. 12
Copyrighed by Dave Young 1990-2016 5 13 Participation Acknowledgement Form Allow you to clarify all expectations of what is expected of each RFO and instructor Highlights important issues for instructor to set the pace with RFOs Clears all misunderstanding or confusion BEFORE the class begins 14 15
Copyrighed by Dave Young 1990-2016 6 16 Failure to Respond to Training Form Allow you to document any failed area for improving future performance Allows for RFO feedback Documents level of proficiency 17 18
Copyrighed by Dave Young 1990-2016 7 RFO Injury Form Allow you to document any injuries that happen during the course of the training programs If it s not recorded here it did not happen here! Documents injury and situation leading up to injury! 19 20 21
Copyrighed by Dave Young 1990-2016 8 Introduction Section Take a 10 Minute Break Restroom & Drink Gear Issue and Prep Firearm Check & Barrel Blockers inserted 22 What makes a Good System Legally Soundness (Meaning Course content is Review for Courtroom Testimony by Lawyers) Medical Soundness (Meaning Course content is Reviewed by Licensed Doctors) Tactical Soundness (Meaning Course content is Reviewed by sworn police RFOs and supported Field Proven Techniques) 23 Fact Most RFOs do not feel confident in their own survival skills. Most RFOs rarely practice to keep up their skills after the first 3 months of less of owning a firearm Not all every RFO practices as much as they should Most think about what to do or Talk about what they would do but do not practice what they need to do! 24
Copyrighed by Dave Young 1990-2016 9 Reaction Test! Go like this! How do you like your eggs! How long have you driving a car! 25 Thought Process Gross vs. Fine Motor Skill Cerebrum The cerebrum (supratentorial or front of brain) (Often Referred to as the Forward Brain) is composed of the right and left hemispheres. Functions of the cerebrum include: initiation of movement, coordination of movement, temperature, touch, vision, hearing, judgment, reasoning, problem solving, emotions, and learning. FINE MOTOR MOVEMENT 27
Copyrighed by Dave Young 1990-2016 10 Brainstem The brainstem (midline or middle of brain) includes the midbrain, the pons, and the medulla. Functions of this area include: movement of the eyes and mouth, relaying sensory messages (hot, pain, loud, etc.), hunger, respirations, consciousness, cardiac function, body temperature, involuntary muscle movements, sneezing, coughing, vomiting, and swallowing. GROSS MOVEMENT 28 Cerebellum The cerebellum (infratentorial or back of brain) is located at the back of the head. Its function is to coordinate voluntary muscle movements and to maintain posture, balance, and equilibrium. GROSS MOTOR SKILLS 29 According to Dr. Bill Lewinsky, FSR During times of stress and frightful situations humans act in the mid brain responses of the brain therefore all gross motor skills are triggered to respond / 30
Copyrighed by Dave Young 1990-2016 11 Purpose of the Holster Resource Kit Is to build the relationship needed to maintain a Survival Level of Proficiency, needed to develop gross muscle memory to access, draw and handle the functionality of your holster; in stressful and ever changing situations! 31 Personal Challenge This is a personal competition with yourself Draw firearm smoothly without Double Dipping Missing holster Holster firearm quickly without; Dropping Firearm Missing holster Dropping the ball When time permits secure safety snap after securing your firearm 32 Repetitions 3 1 st week Goal of this class 5 2 nd Week Your personal goal 10 3 rd Week Your personal challenge 15 4 th Week Your personal competition 20 5 th Week Your daily practice 25 YOUR TARGET GOAL 33
Copyrighed by Dave Young 1990-2016 12 According to Dr. Bill Lewinsky, FSR During times of stress and frightful situations humans act in the mid brain responses of the brain therefore all gross motor skills are triggered to respond / 34 Hand Speed The speed of your hand once the decision is set into motion to respond A triggered action movement; meaning first mind processing then action 35 Example of Hand Speed Example; a boxer striking a speed bag developed, hand speed, muscle memory which = timing 36
Copyrighed by Dave Young 1990-2016 13 Hand Speed Exercise 1# Standing in a balanced position Hands out in front of you palms up On command follow the leader Demonstration Walk Through Conduct Exercise 37 Follow the leader 38 Hand Speed Exercise 2# Standing in a balanced position Hands out in front of you palms up Partner opens hands and places their hands over your yours Demonstration Walk Through Conduct Exercise 39
Copyrighed by Dave Young 1990-2016 14 Hand Speed Partner Drill 40 Hand Eye Coordination Hand and eye coordination is part of a method of physical evaluation Is the start of muscle memory 41 Hand Eye Coordination Exercise 1# Single Ball Drill Holding a ball in the strong hand palm upwards Toss the ball arm length high Catch it in same hand Repeat 5 times; then Increase to 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 Then use a timer for competition 42
Copyrighed by Dave Young 1990-2016 15 Single Ball Toss 43 Hand Eye Coordination Exercise 2# Double Ball Drill Holding a ball in each hand palm upwards Starting with the strong hand followed by the support hand Toss the ball arm length high Catch it in same hand then repeat Increase to 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 Then use a timer for competition 44 Double Ball Toss 45
Copyrighed by Dave Young 1990-2016 16 Double Ball Wall Toss 46 Double Ball Wall Toss Touch Chest 47 Single Ball Bounce and Catch 48
Copyrighed by Dave Young 1990-2016 17 Double Ball Bounce and Catch 49 Single Frisbee Toss 50 2 Frisbee Toss and Touch Chest 51
Copyrighed by Dave Young 1990-2016 18 Hand Eye Coordination Exercise 3# Single/Double Ball Drill Holding a ball in each hand palm upwards Starting with the strong hand followed by the support hand Bounce the ball chest high Catch it in same hand then repeat Increase to 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 Then use a timer for competition 52 Single Thought Exercise Remove visual and audio distraction from exercises Lights Sounds Terrain 53 Multiple Thought Exercises Add visual and audio distractions to exercises Lights Sounds Terrain Movement 54
Copyrighed by Dave Young 1990-2016 19 Limb Restriction Exercises Injured, Broken, damaged fingers or limbs. Vision impairments, clothing limits Taping Index Finger 56 Taping Thumb 57
Copyrighed by Dave Young 1990-2016 20 Purpose of the Holster Resource Kit Is to build the relationship needed to maintain a Survival Level of Proficiency, needed to develop gross muscle memory to access, draw and handle the functionality of your holster; in stressful and ever changing situations! 58 Personal Challenge This is a personal competition with yourself Draw firearm smoothly without Double Dipping Missing holster Holster firearm quickly without; Dropping Firearm Missing holster Dropping the ball When time permits secure safety snap after securing your firearm 59 Repetitions 3 1 st week 5 2 nd Week 10 3 rd Week 15 4 th Week 20 5 th Week 25 YOUR TARGET GOAL 60
Copyrighed by Dave Young 1990-2016 21 Holster Warm Up Drills Support Hand Toss 61 Holster Warm Up Drills Support Hand Bounce 62 Holster Warm Up Drills Strong Hand Toss 63
Copyrighed by Dave Young 1990-2016 22 Holster Warm Up Drills Strong Hand Bounce 64 65 66
Copyrighed by Dave Young 1990-2016 23 Your brain can only think of so many things.. Seek cover. A person is shooting at me Grab my firearm I have to kill someone I might die Shoot the threat Break the snap Defeat the locking mechanism I might get shot That is a lot to thing about when you have to draw your firearm and engage a threat! 67 Holster Drills Support Hand Wall TOSS 68 Holster Drills Support Hand Wall Bounce 69
Copyrighed by Dave Young 1990-2016 24 Holster Drills Strong Hand Wall TOSS 70 Holster Drills Strong Hand Wall Bounce 71 Partner Drills More Distractions and hand and eye speed required faster reaction time needed.
Copyrighed by Dave Young 1990-2016 25 Partner Drills Single BALL Support Hand TOSS 73 Partner Drills Single Ball Support Hand Bounce 74 Partner Drills TWO BALL Support Hand Toss 75
Copyrighed by Dave Young 1990-2016 26 Drawing your firearm is the MOST stressful action ANY RFO will have to do! While you are talking with a subject Accessing your threats Thinking of your next move Physically moving Reacting to danger Fighting for your life! YOU WILL HAVE TO DRAW YOUR FIREARM! 76 Frisbee Exercises 77 Any time, Any where, Any place they may have to draw! 78