Center Axis Relock
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Center Axis Relock is a new shooting system primarily intended for close quarters battle shooting. It features the use of some proven facts about psychology and physiology of the human body. The CAR system was invented by Paul Castle. The system is not taught to civilians.
As said by various sources (see External links) the CAR system has the following advantages over traditional shooting styles:
- The new way of weapon grip reduces the weapon recoil which enables faster shooting and more accurate hits. The weapon is held closer to the body which makes the work in confined spaces easier. It is easier for the shooter to carry the weapon in this position for a long time without getting tired too quickly. This technique also improves weapon retention and makes it harder for the opponent to grab it.
- The system can be used by both left- and right-handed shooters. All shooting techniques and stances are mirror images for left and right hand.
- The shooting stances and reactions are a good approximation of human reactions under stress (current shooting stances teach that the shooter needs to extend his/her arms away from the body although many people under stress pull the arms closer to the body).
- By assuming a bladed stance the shooter reduces his/her silhouette which makes him a smaller target. This stance also reduces the problem of double vision that causes off center weapon aiming and possible miss.
- Because the weapon is held in line with an eye the shooter will hit where he looks - even in a low light conditions.
The CAR system is primarily intended for handgun shooting although it can also be used with long guns, batons, tasers and OC sprays (i.e. Pepper sprays).
External links
- [Sabre Tactical Group] - Paul Castle's website (contains some information about CAR system).
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