The video opens with Eliza and Jason from Classic Firearms introducing guest instructor Daniel Richardson of Richardson Precision and Training. They explain that the session will focus on how they actually carry and train with appendix inside-the-waistband (IWB) concealed carry. Richardson sets the goal of improving draw-to-first-shot speed from concealment, comparing it to their previous open-carry benchmarks. The group begins with a simple one-shot live-fire drill from concealment, running multiple timed repetitions for each shooter. Richardson uses the early runs to establish realistic baselines and highlight how concealment adds time and complexity. He stresses that speed must come from efficient, repeatable technique rather than just trying to move faster. This leads into a transition toward dry-fire work, where he emphasizes the importance of a deliberate, structured method for defeating concealment and clearing garments before worrying about shaving tenths off the timer.
Richardson shifts the focus to dry-fire and the mechanics of clearing a cover garment from appendix IWB. He explains that many shooters simply claw at their shirt and try to go faster, which leads to inconsistency and snags. Instead, he teaches using a relaxed, C-shaped support hand along the body’s centerline. The hand slides down, contacts the shirt, and lifts with minimal effort, avoiding a tight fist that can trap fabric. He emphasizes indexing off the body’s centerline so the hand goes to the same place every time, building repeatable muscle memory. The goal is to create a clean, high clearance path for the gun hand to access the grip without fighting the garment. Richardson reinforces that this foundational technique should be practiced extensively in dry-fire before being pushed under live-fire and timer pressure.
With the basic C-shaped garment clear established, Richardson addresses common problems like shirts snagging on holster clips or not lifting high enough. He advises clearing slightly to one side to find slack in the fabric and avoid dragging the shirt straight into the clip. He then introduces the covert “sneaky P” stance, where the support hand is already working fingers under the shirt before the draw. In this right-on-top-of-left position, the hand subtly preps the garment while appearing natural, allowing an extremely fast, unseen lift when the decision to draw is made. Richardson also demonstrates a judo-chop style clearance that uses an activated thumb. Starting from the side opposite the gun, the hand chops in, thumb engaged, and slides under the shirt across the body to the chest, aggressively lifting the garment. This method is presented as a powerful option when the simple centerline lift is hard to execute due to clothing or body type.
Building on the judo-chop idea, Richardson demonstrates a full thumb-activated under-shirt clearance method designed for multiple layers like hoodies and coats. Starting from the side opposite the gun, the support hand drives in with the thumb leading, sweeps under the shirt across the chest, and rips the garment up high. He notes this technique can clear not only the cover garment but also mag caddies and other front-of-body gear, making it especially useful in colder weather. Students compare three main garment clearance options: the relaxed centerline lift, the covert “sneaky P,” and the aggressive thumb-activated sweep. One student prefers a direct lift because of wearing an undershirt, while Richardson stresses the importance of having backup methods depending on attire. The group then transitions back to live fire, using an “instant beef” target setup. Shooters run individual draws from concealment on the timer, with Eliza and Jason posting times around the one-second mark and celebrating a 0.99-second alpha hit.
As the live-fire work continues, Richardson focuses on how to realistically push draw speed by about 10 percent without sacrificing hits. He explains that the key is not frantic movement but more efficient garment clearance and a cleaner path to the gun. Jason and Eliza run repeated timed draws from appendix IWB, hovering in the 1.05–1.10 second range while still landing A-zone hits. Richardson analyzes their movement, pointing out wasted motion and encouraging them to trust the refined techniques practiced in dry-fire. Different garment clearance methods are tested under the clock, with the shooters feeling out which approach gives them the most consistent grip and presentation. The psychological barrier of the one-second mark becomes a focal point, and Richardson uses the timer feedback to show that what feels only slightly faster can translate into significant time savings when the technique is efficient.
The training intensifies as the group pushes into true sub-second draws from concealment. Richardson has the shooters run strings of timed reps, emphasizing that the goal is not a single lucky fast run but repeatable performance. Through small adjustments in garment clearance, hand placement, and presentation, they begin to see times in the 0.84–0.96 second range while still getting A-zone hits. The shooters experiment with the different clearance methods introduced earlier, converging on the technique that gives them the most reliable access and least snag potential with their specific clothing. Richardson highlights how mental barriers often hold shooters back more than physical speed, and that once they see consistent sub-second times on the timer, their confidence and willingness to push increases. The segment showcases multiple back-to-back runs under one second, demonstrating that the refined appendix IWB process is sustainable, not a fluke.
In this phase, the shooters continue running multiple timed draw drills, frequently calling out sub-second results like 0.88, 0.92, 0.93, and 0.96 while confirming A-zone hits. The conversation shifts to the role of the shot timer in adding pressure, simulating some of the stress of a real defensive encounter. Richardson and the hosts explain that the timer exposes inconsistencies and forces shooters to maintain fundamentals under a measurable standard. They credit their speed in part to an optimized appendix carry position, which shortens the path from concealment to presentation. The group contrasts appendix with slower or less practical options such as 4 o’clock, small-of-back, pocket, and ankle carry, noting that appendix is also advantageous when going hands-on with someone. They point out that appendix works especially well when seated or in a vehicle, using seatbelt gaps to access the gun more efficiently than traditional hip or back positions.
The discussion turns to the impracticality of ankle carry for many people, with jokes about bad knees and the awkwardness of diving to the ground to access a small revolver. The hosts compare committing to the ground for an ankle draw to a jiu-jitsu practitioner scooting into a fight once already down, implying it is a last-resort position rather than a primary plan. They reiterate their preference for appendix IWB based on the speed and control demonstrated throughout the video. Before closing, they thank Daniel Richardson for joining them and highlight his training company, Richardson Precision and Training. Viewers are given his Instagram handles, @Richardson_precision and @DanielRichardson488, with a lighthearted comment about staying off the radar with usernames. The video ends with appreciation for the audience, a brief blessing, and a strong encouragement for viewers to seek quality training and practice their concealed carry skills deliberately.
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