This is a comprehensive overview of the often misunderstood “appendix inside-the-waistband” (AIWB) mode of concealed carry. We’ll teach you what AIWB is, what it isn’t, and how to get the most out of it, safely.
This is an 8-hour live-fire and dry-fire class that dives deep into all the fundamentals and some of the most overlooked aspects of carrying AIWB. Topics will include:
- Safety
- Holster and gun selection
- How to wear the holster; Clothing concerns
- How to safely re-holster into the appendix position (make sure the operator is safe)
- Efficient and fast draw stroke from various positions
- Two-handed and one-handed reloads
For this weekend, students will need…
- Range gear, Ear and Eye protection
- AIWB holster and OWB strong side holster (students who struggle with the AIWB will be asked to switch to OWB)
- Reliable semi auto handgun
- 850 rounds of ammo
- 3 spare mags minimum and at least one mag pouch
- Water/Beverages to stay hydrated
- Chair, sun screen, etc.
**CLASS SIZE LIMITED TO 8 DUE TO COVD-19**
This class covers firearms safety, proper grip, trigger control, and stance for firing a handgun both fast and accurately.
We will cover:
-drawing a handgun from a holster and safely reholstering
-target transitions
-basic reloads
-dry practice (we will utilize this to keep the round count down)
Equipment needed:
-any servicable semi-auto handgun
-250 rounds of ammo
-ear and eye protection
-chair
-snacks and drinks
Advanced
AIWB (Appendix Inside the Waist Band)
Carry Skills Class
Note: This will be a combination live and dry fire class that will focus on how, as an individual, you will you most utilize the AIWB carry system.
Topics Discussed:
Safety
- 4 Rules firearm safety
- Muzzle discipline
- Trigger finger placement
- Range etiquette
AIWB Carry
- Holster and gun selection. Specifically, how that may differ between one person and another
- How to incorporate AIWB carry into your everyday life
- Clothing options
- Going out in public and interactions
- Tips to conceal in all types of weather conditions
Drawing and Reholstering
- How to safely reholster
- Efficient and fast draw stroke actions with two hands
- Drawing while moving; ensuring safety around yourself and beyond the target
- How to move effective and fast while making hits
- Retention draw stroke; when is it applicable and how to close the distance or remain at range from the target
- Dominant hand drawing
- Seated draw stroke
- Stealth draw stroke and why using an AIWB makes this easy and effective
- Non-dominant hand draws
Reloading
- Breaking down dominant hand reloading actions
- Using non-dominant reloading actions
Shooting Fundamentals and Performance Training
- Grip
- Trigger control
- Sight management and defining what is acceptable
- How to improve your accuracy and speed simultaneously
- Making the best shooter today practice tools for tomorrow
- How do diagnose mistakes and correct them
- Practice doesn’t come easy, but it pays off by making a better shooter
MONEY BACK GUARANTEE: If at the end of class you can tell me honestly, face-to-face, that you did not learn new skills or improve your skills, I will gladly refund you. My passion is to give you greater knowledge about self-defense and shooting. My goal is to give you the tools to improve your shooting skills.
Students will need:
DRIVERS LICENSE
- Range gear, Ear and Eye protection
- AIWB holster and OWB strong side holster ( IF you cannot demonstrate safe re-holstering you will be asked to use an OWB strong side holster)
- Reliable semi-auto handgun
- 800 rounds of ammo
- 3 spare mags and one mag pouch
- Chair, snacks, and drinks