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Grasp
Grasp the pants leg above the knee with the non-gun hand and pull to expose the gun and holster.
Shown with a Ruger LCP from a Galco Carry Lite ankle holster.
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Drop
Drop back on the strong leg to widen your stance and make it easier to bend down to the gun.
Shown with a Ruger LCP from a Galco Carry Lite ankle holster.
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Bend
Bend down at the waist to the gun while leaving the head up to keep eyes on the threat. Shown with a Ruger LCP from a Galco Carry Lite ankle holster.
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Draw
Draw the gun and immediately rotate the muzzle toward the target. At this point shots can be fired one-handed if the situation demands speed.
Shown with a Ruger LCP from a Galco Carry Lite ankle holster.
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Grip
Bring the support hand forward to the gun to fulfill a two-handed grip.
Shown with a Ruger LCP from a Galco Carry Lite ankle holster.
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Fire
At this point, either fire from the low position, or, if you have time, rise into a shooting stance.
Shown with a Ruger LCP from a Galco Carry Lite ankle holster.
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