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Drill of the Day: The Grab-and-Go (Concealed Carry Edition)
When it comes to less-lethal self-defense, preparation and repetition are everything. Today’s Prepared to Defend Drill of the Day is called the Grab-and-Go, and it focuses on drawing from a concealed position—one of the most practical real-world scenarios you can train for.
With Byrna’s new compact launcher and its IWB/OWB holster, carrying a less-lethal option discreetly is now easier and more versatile than ever. For today’s drill, we’ll be focusing on appendix carry, one of the most popular and accessible methods of concealed carry.
What You’ll Need
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One target set approximately 10 feet away
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A Byrna CL launcher loaded with 3 rounds (Pro Training or Kinetic Rounds)
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A concealed carry holster (appendix or hip position)
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A garment to simulate everyday concealed carry (shirt, hoodie, jacket, etc.)
How to Run the Drill
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Start with the Byrna CL holstered and fully covered by your garment.
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Place your hands in a neutral position (down at your sides or wherever is natural).
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On your go signal:
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Use your support hand to aggressively move the garment up and out of the way.
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Draw the Byrna CL with your strong hand.
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Fire three rounds at the target.
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Pro Tips for Success
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Clear the path—aggressively. Grab a full handful of your shirt and pull it higher than you think you need to. A half-hearted tug can get you caught up and cost you time—or worse.
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Let your support hand do the clearing. If your firing hand has to clear the garment and draw the launcher, your response time increases dramatically.
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Practice your positioning. Make sure your carry location supports an efficient draw. Appendix and strong-side hip carry are ideal for drills like this.
Make It Modular
One of the best things about the Grab-and-Go drill is that it can be easily combined with other drills—like Off the X, Back Off, or the Box Drill. The only difference? You're now executing from concealment, which adds a realistic and valuable layer of complexity.
Final Thoughts
Real-world self-defense scenarios aren’t always clean or convenient. Training from a concealed position prepares you for what might actually happen. So train early and train often, because when the moment comes, you don’t rise to the occasion—you fall to your level of preparation.
Stay sharp. Stay safe. Be prepared to defend.
