Why a Revolver?
- Myth- A semi-auto pistol is a better choice! Revolvers are obsolete.
- First rule of gunfighting- Have a gun!
- Revolvers do some things better
- Snubs remain very popular, service size- not so much
Some Snub Advantages
- Size Efficient/Power
- Simple Manual of Arms
- Extreme Close Quarters
- Discreet Concealment
The Down Side
- Low Capacity
- Poor Sights/Short Sight Radius
- Fit to the Hand
What’s Available?
- From the major manufacturers
- Steel, aluminum, scandium, polymer frames
- Used Guns
Ammunition
- Carry a round with a proven street record
- Practice Ammo
Holsters
- Qualities of a Good Concealment Holster
- On the Belt- strong side, crossdraw, IWB
- Off the Belt, but on the Body- pocket, shoulder, ankle, bags
- Off Body
Support Gear
- Loading Devices
- Belt
Getting into Action
- Draw Stroke
- Ready Positions
Shooting the Snub
- The Fundamentals- Stance, Grip, Index, Trigger Control, Follow Through
- Different from the Pistol
Reloading
- The Real World
- Some Techniques for Consideration
Practice On & Off the Range
- Simple to the More Complex- single threat, multiple threats, poor light
- Realistic Distance and Target
- Draw from Concealment
- Off Range- dry fire, draw stroke, reloading
Knowing When
- Avoid Conflict
- Mental Conditioning
- OODA Loop
- Ability, Opportunity, Jeopardy, Preclusion
