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Shadow 7D had some very good suggestions. I only have a few to add. First, +1000 on the intelligence safety. You need to monitor your online presence and the info that you are putting out or is being leaked out by the internet. Thanks to THR for making this section viewable only to members...

Too many things could go wrong, during or after. Unless I believe it's likely I, or all of us, are going to be mowed down by gunfire, I'd be a good witness.

Not yet, but it's next, so that'll be 6+. I'd get one sooner but I've got two problems. My taste is expensive, and I need to shoot a gun before I buy one. I don't happen to bump into many people with Dan Wesson's around town.

Lots of "gut" stuff... For me, it's the hair on the back of my neck. It stands up and it's never lied. I also break routines a lot so I don't become complacent, driving the same old drive, not seeing the stuff I go by, etc. I don't usually think about it but I do "scan" quickly when I walk...

Old Lincoln, Thanks for posting the site. I like to see when and why things are done differently. Many people have different strengths and weaknesses compared to a super fit young male gunner. I can see applicability, but not so much for me. I tried it out and there is too much real estate...

Bratch, I'm not a big fan of laser grips myself after a difficult and short partnership with a Ruger LCR. The laser was great, the gun ate my hand. But I was thinking a laser attachment would be helpful for dryfire. I think I'll be okay without it at the moment because I'm doing the work...

Strambo, I got some more tailored help from one of the mods here. Completely different, unconventional (old) retention position as my body can't do what most other people can. I'm going to keep playing with it thru dry fire until it feels just right. Then I'll take it live with a much closer...

pictures Bear with me as I try to upload pics so you guys know what you're working with. They are less than ideal, and not exactly what I normally do, but I'm twisting around like a pretzel to shoot them. Hope it works. Here is how I carry. The other two are the highest retention...

After breaking it down and discussing it here and with other very experienced shooters off the board, I've figured out I really can't get my body to do a high retention position. I've got two options, so I'm told. Something called the "old FBI" retention position from the center and...

As I break this high retention position down more and more, I am beginning to see the problem. And I don't believe it can be fixed. It's the opposite of a "winged" scapula. My scapula on both sides is locked down against the ribcage on both sides. Thinking back, even as a child gymnast...

Sorry, I realize I said I was indexing the thumb before. But that was just a few times and it didn't work out. Running it through in front of the mirror showed me that I am not indexing the thumb. The gun is too far in front to do that.

Bratch, no I am not. The gun is slightly forward of my body in this lower position. If it back it up to index the thumb, I wind up with a bent wrist. When I think about what I was doing at the range, after the wrist pain, I tried a couple of things. I tried dropping my right shoulder a bit...

I ran it through in front of the mirror with a much higher retention position. It reminded me why I modified the position. It is physically impossible for me to get my elbow back, arm against my body, pistol not too far in front from up that high. I either need to wing my elbow out and screw up...

That shivworks video is where I started in reworking my presentation. I wound up with two problems. With the retention position that high, I don't clear the bust from the side. Also, when I move to a high ready from there, again, problems with the bust. It was a very good place to start from but...

Kleanbore and others, thank you for this most excellent discussion. I live in a very grey world. I decided early on into my carrying concealed life to assume I would have to prove a good shot in court. Anything less than that will be a bonus. Will it change my tactical assessment? No...

HorseSoldier, I'm pondering on the weak arm work for now. If things go hands on, 2.5 seconds is an eternity. For now, I've been resting the weak hand high abdomen, clenched fist until I get the shooting from retention down. Weak hand work prior to extension is maybe 5 steps away from where...

Bratch, JoeSlomo, thanks for the tips. I'm going to watch myself in the mirror with the draw again and see what is happening with my wrist at the retention position. I'd picked a lower retention position to clear my "pecs" but if I roll the pistol out 45 degrees then I might be okay with a...

I was thinking over Bratch's response. I did it in the mirror. It makes sense. Before I left today, I did start rolling the pistol out 45 degrees because it seemed like a good idea. I couldn't tell if it was working better because the target was still at 7 yards. I did move back and forth...

Good question, Jelly Jar. Probably, I'm going to learn to do something useful with my left hand. Perhaps some scrappy hits to the trachea, open palm hit upward, under the jaw, or build in some knife skills. If I have no choice, prior to #3, fend with the left hand and dig down and draw with...

Thank you, JoeSlomo. Good points and you've reminded me that I'm a perfectionist. Once I can get outside, I will incorporate movement and put the target right in front of me. I can't miss that way. Please correct me if you see a flaw in my thinking but if my time to presentation and first...