PDWs...and other small arms.

[cory]

AH:

I would debate that statement. The last time I did one of these drills, the procedure was to do a visual inspection at a minimum before swinging the carbine around all the other crap you are carrying in order to get to your pistol. The intent was to make sure that you had a problem before going for a pistol. And before swinging it, we tried to make it safe. Not all of the time did the carbine cooperate and clear some bit of gear, which meant you had to clear it from what ever it was stuck on and swing it around again. Then you had to draw, sometimes charge, and engage. Took way less time to change a magazine.

Best thing is to maintain your primary weapon.

LR55

Sounds like you were rocking an old school 3 point sling. This is were the one point sling comes in handy. You essentially just let the rifle hang while you dispose of the target.

If you have time to do a visual check, safe the rifle, and swing it behind you, you have time to get to cover.