Agree with Coach. I really didn't understand the point about putting the off-hand behind the head to protect from a blow. Seemed like that hand's role was left mostly undefined, but I would think keeping that hand mid-body by default with the ability to quickly push away or ward off blows would generally be more useful.
To keep a consistent draw and not screw up the mechanics, I'm keeping my support hand at midline as opposed to putting it behind my head. Perhaps some better reason may make me reevaluate that, but I'm presenting the same way every time.This is why I posted a poll with the video. I also disagree with this. I probably should have made that point more clear. This constitutes a No vote.
To keep a consistent draw and not screw up the mechanics, I'm keeping my support hand at midline as opposed to putting it behind my head. Perhaps some better reason may make me reevaluate that, but I'm presenting the same way every time.
Going thru the close contact position on every draw, firing from it and extending out while firing if need be while incorporating moving off the X whenever possible. Virtually zero risk of shooting your support hand when it is against your body...
The guy in video made it seem like you heard something, but were sure of what it was and were going to investigate when the door was kicked in... would your gun already be out? I guess it depends. I expect my daughter home from school at X:XX. It's about that time and I hear something at the door, is the gun going to be out? Maybe, maybe not, depends on what I heard. In any event, be it this scenario or some other one, you could very well find yourself in a similar situation.
you need a Non-diagnostic Default Reaction, meaning you need one reaction that will work for a wide variety of attacks. Southnarc teaches a weak side vertical elbow shield and a strong side horizontal elbow shield, combined to protect your head and allow you to strike, clinch or disengage. Again, the goal is to stay conscious and upright, not go to the ground.
I think it's important to set the record straight. If you don't understand why something is taught you might want to ask rather than throw out a strawman.