When drawing, the competitor should always try to be standing erect, and allow as little body motion as possible. Only the hands and arms should be moving, and the head should remain in an upright position. Practice these movements slowly. You should strive for economy of motion. As you become more proficient, natural speed will develop.

• Simultaneously the competitor’s weak hand moves to his/her chest. The strong hand grasps the butt of the firearm.
• You should be using the techniques as described in the Grip section of this manual.
• Establishing a proper grip is the most crucial element of the draw. Make sure that you have established a proper grip on the firearm before removing it from the holster.
• The trigger finger is straight along the side of the holster.

• Lift the firearm out of the holster and bring it up to chest level.
• Your weak hand should grip your strong hand.
• Your trigger finger should remain outside of the trigger guard.

• With both hands on the firearm it should be brought up to eye level.
• Your trigger finger should remain outside of the trigger guard.

• As the firearm is punched towards the target, the trigger finger moves inside the trigger guard.
• If your firearm has a manual safety, this is the time to turn it off, making your firearm ready to fire.
• You begin establishing a sight picture as the firearm moves forward.

• When your arms have moved to full extension, you should have established your sight picture.
• Press the trigger until the firearm discharges.