{"id":58352,"date":"2016-06-07T15:18:24","date_gmt":"2016-06-07T19:18:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/?p=58352"},"modified":"2026-10-18T19:11:20","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T00:11:20","slug":"can-center-axis-relock-make-faster-safer-accurate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/can-center-axis-relock-make-faster-safer-accurate\/","title":{"rendered":"Center Axis Relock (C.A.R.): What It Is and Does It Work"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Center Axis Relock (CAR) is a handgun shooting system developed by former police detective and trainer Paul Castle. You stand bladed to the target and hold the pistol close to the chest in a high position, then roll it out to an extended position aligned with one eye. The aim is better weapon retention, a stable hold and no double sight picture.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I learned it through Sabre Tactical&#8217;s eLearning course. Below: how it works, benefits and drawbacks, what trainers told me, and where I use it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-car-at-a-glance\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"can-center-axis-relock-make-faster-safer-accurate\" title=\"Center Axis Relock (C.A.R.): What It Is and Does It Work\" data-level=\"2\">CAR at a Glance<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-does-center-axis-relock-work\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"can-center-axis-relock-make-faster-safer-accurate\" title=\"Center Axis Relock (C.A.R.): What It Is and Does It Work\" data-level=\"3\">Does Center Axis Relock Work?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-center-axis-relock\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"can-center-axis-relock-make-faster-safer-accurate\" title=\"Center Axis Relock (C.A.R.): What It Is and Does It Work\" data-level=\"2\">Center Axis Relock<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-the-fundamentals\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"can-center-axis-relock-make-faster-safer-accurate\" title=\"Center Axis Relock (C.A.R.): What It Is and Does It Work\" data-level=\"2\">The Fundamentals<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-from-weaver-to-isosceles-to-car\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"can-center-axis-relock-make-faster-safer-accurate\" title=\"Center Axis Relock (C.A.R.): What It Is and Does It Work\" data-level=\"2\">From Weaver to Isosceles to CAR<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-the-car-benefits\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"can-center-axis-relock-make-faster-safer-accurate\" title=\"Center Axis Relock (C.A.R.): What It Is and Does It Work\" data-level=\"2\">The CAR Benefits<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-drawbacks\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"can-center-axis-relock-make-faster-safer-accurate\" title=\"Center Axis Relock (C.A.R.): What It Is and Does It Work\" data-level=\"2\">Drawbacks<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-what-the-professionals-think\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"can-center-axis-relock-make-faster-safer-accurate\" title=\"Center Axis Relock (C.A.R.): What It Is and Does It Work\" data-level=\"2\">What the Professionals Think<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-technique-is-personal\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"can-center-axis-relock-make-faster-safer-accurate\" title=\"Center Axis Relock (C.A.R.): What It Is and Does It Work\" data-level=\"2\">Technique is Personal<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-faq\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"can-center-axis-relock-make-faster-safer-accurate\" title=\"Center Axis Relock (C.A.R.): What It Is and Does It Work\" data-level=\"2\">FAQ<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-who-developed-center-axis-relock\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"can-center-axis-relock-make-faster-safer-accurate\" title=\"Center Axis Relock (C.A.R.): What It Is and Does It Work\" data-level=\"3\">Who developed Center Axis Relock?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-what-are-the-two-car-positions\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"can-center-axis-relock-make-faster-safer-accurate\" title=\"Center Axis Relock (C.A.R.): What It Is and Does It Work\" data-level=\"3\">What are the two CAR positions?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-is-center-axis-relock-better-than-isosceles\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"can-center-axis-relock-make-faster-safer-accurate\" title=\"Center Axis Relock (C.A.R.): What It Is and Does It Work\" data-level=\"3\">Is Center Axis Relock better than Isosceles?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-car-at-a-glance\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">CAR at a Glance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><\/th><th>Center Axis Relock<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Developed by<\/td><td>Paul Castle, former law enforcement detective and training officer<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Stance<\/td><td>Bladed, support shoulder toward the target<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Positions<\/td><td>High (gun at center chest, level) and Extended (rolled out, sights aligned with one eye)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Claimed benefits<\/td><td>Weapon retention, stability, single eye sight picture, works seated, smaller target profile<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main drawback<\/td><td>Turning to face threats to your strong side or moving off line is slower than with Modern Isosceles<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-does-center-axis-relock-work\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does Center Axis Relock Work?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For me it works in two places: from a vehicle seat and at contact distance with a single attacker. The trainers I asked at PFC Training, one of whom trained with Paul Castle, consider Modern Isosceles the better system overall and see CAR as a niche tool. I use both and can move from CAR to Isosceles as the situation changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/center-axis-relock-wayne-lincour.jpg\" alt=\"Center Axis Relock wayne lincour\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Clearing the covering garment and establishing a grip on the firearm using the Center Axis Relock (CAR) system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/center-axis-relock-wayne-lincour-2.jpg\" alt=\"Center Axis Relock wayne lincour (2)\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The firearm at the high position parallel with the shoulders and pointing at the target.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/center-axis-relock-wayne-lincour-3.jpg\" alt=\"Center Axis Relock wayne lincour (3)\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then roll up to the extended position. This is the primary CAR firing position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-center-axis-relock\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Center Axis Relock<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I don\u2019t generally get excited about a new shooting method, but Center Axis Relock, or simply CAR, caught my interest. It is a shooting system meant to provide a stable firing platform in several scenarios and to aid weapon retention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Being shot with your own gun is a major concern in real-world self-defense shooting situations and CAR is designed to address this while helping you place shots quickly. It got my attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In most self-defense situations you start out behind the eight ball since you\u2019re reacting to a threat. Worse case, your assailant has their gun or other weapon ready before you even begin to draw. A fast reaction is necessary and anything that improves your reaction time is a good thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019ve maintained your situational awareness, you\u2019ve been paying attention to where you are and what\u2019s happening around you, you may not be far behind, <em>but you\u2019re still behind<\/em>. Through economy of movement that incorporates your body\u2019s natural instincts, Center Axis Relock can help you respond, draw and get on target quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-the-fundamentals\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Fundamentals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Center Axis Relock was developed by Paul Castle who served in law enforcement as a detective and training officer. After retiring he decided to put his experience to work to develop a method to increase the safety and effectiveness of law enforcement and military personnel in close quarters situations. As most self-defense scenarios take place either at short ranges or in confined spaces, the methods he developed for professionals also serve private individuals and concealed-carriers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to taking advantage of human physical responses, CAR addresses some of the shortcomings of other prominent shooting stances including Weaver and Modern Isosceles. In both of these styles, your arms are either nearly extended or fully extended and many instructors teach shooters to close or partially close one eye to improve sight and target acquisition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But for many shooters, the difference in perspective between left and right eyes isn\u2019t enough. Your eyes can only focus on objects at one distance at a time, so when you focus on your front sight with both eyes open you see double targets. When you focus on the target as you do when defending yourself against an attacker, you see double sights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Without strong eye dominance, especially under pressure, it\u2019s possible to pick the wrong sight picture or wrong target. You may have struggled with this in your own shooting; I know I have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Center Axis Relock keeps your gun close to your body and aligned with a single eye, reducing the unsteadiness caused by fully extended arms, and, for me, it removes the double sight picture so that I can quickly get your sight picture and place multiple rounds where they need to go to stop the bad guy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/center-axis-relock-wayne-lincour-4.jpg\" alt=\"Center Axis Relock wayne lincour (4)\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the Extended Position, you can use the sights without dealing with a double sight picture or having to close one eye.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/center-axis-relock-wayne-lincour-5.jpg\" alt=\"Center Axis Relock wayne lincour (5)\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Crossdraw holsters work well with the CAR system. The garment clearing hand remains behind the weapon and is brought to the weapon from underneath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/center-axis-relock-wayne-lincour-9.jpg\" alt=\"The Center Axis Relock is well-suited to being used in a seated position, such as from a car.\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Center Axis Relock is well-suited to being used in a seated position, such as from a car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-from-weaver-to-isosceles-to-car\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">From Weaver to Isosceles to CAR<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I started shooting handguns with the Weaver stance, with one foot forward and one placed back, using the push-pull grip, but I later adopted Modern Isosceles as it emerged as a more effective stance for tactical situations. With the improved Isosceles stance you stand with both feet planted under your shoulders; you face the target with knees slightly bent, bent forward at the waist and fire with both arms extended in front of you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Modern Isosceles is a great position for moving in the open and for maneuvering indoors where you have walls, corners and furniture behind which an adversary can hide. One drawback to the Isosceles is that it presents the full width of your body to your assailant and if you need glasses to see your sights, like I do, the Isosceles position has you looking through the top of your glasses at the sights, not the lower part where your near-vision prescription is. Blurry sights do not help you shoot accurately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are two Center Axis Relock primary positions: \u201chigh\u201d and \u201cextended.\u201d In both positions you stand bladed to the target; your support-side foot is closer to the target with your weapon-side foot farther away. That puts your shoulders 90 degrees to the target with your support side shoulder pointing directly at it. This offers a smaller target for your attacker. Believe me, when someone\u2019s shooting at you, you want to get very small.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With Center Axis Relock you draw into the high position and bring your gun up to the center of your chest with the barrel level and parallel to your shoulders. If your shoulders are pointing toward your attacker, your gun is also pointing at your attacker and you can quickly fire one or more shots at your attacker\u2019s position if you don\u2019t have time to aim down the sights and he is right on top of you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/center-axis-relock-wayne-lincour-10-391x300.jpg\" alt=\"Bringing the muzzle down from the Extended position to what is referred to as the Combat High gives you a good room-clearing position. If possible retreat to a safe place, of course, and call law enforcement. But if you have loved ones you have to protect, this is a good position to use while moving through the house.\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bringing the muzzle down from the Extended position gives you a good room-clearing position. If possible retreat to a safe place, of course, and call law enforcement. But if you must, this is a good position to use while moving through the house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the draw, your support hand moves up beneath your gun in your strong hand. It is very important to never sweep your support hand during the draw. In addition, your support hand is pulling your gun away from the target while your gun hand is pushing it toward the target, forming a very stable triangle. This allows you to move in any direction quickly and easily while keeping your attacker covered. You can also use your elbows for elbow strikes if your attacker is that close.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have the time and distance from your attacker necessary, you go to the extended position. You smoothly roll the gun up and towards the target. Don\u2019t lower your head to the gun, bring the gun into your line of sight so that the sights are between your eyes and your target. Keeping your head upright helps maintain your balance and allows you to move more freely. The extended position is the intended firing position for accuracy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-the-car-benefits\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The CAR Benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Stability:<\/strong> Holding your weapon close to your body is more stable than holding your firearms with your arms fully extended<\/li>\n<li><strong>Eliminates double vision:<\/strong> With the sights held close to your face at reading distance, it removes the double sight picture for many shooters<\/li>\n<li><strong>Improves weapon retention:<\/strong> Holding the weapon close to your body makes it more difficult for an attacker to take it away<\/li>\n<li><strong>Can be used when seated:<\/strong> CAR adapts well to shooting from a car or another seated position<\/li>\n<li><strong>Makes a smaller target:<\/strong> By presenting only one side your body to your attacker, it makes you harder to hit<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reduces recoil:<\/strong> Proponents say using the body\u2019s support structure reduces felt recoil and helps you stay on target<\/li>\n<li><strong>Universality:<\/strong> Proponents say CAR works regardless of age, size, strength or gender<\/li>\n<li><strong>Speed:<\/strong> With the weapon close to the body, reloads and stoppage clearing can be faster<\/li>\n<li><strong>Instinctive:<\/strong> CAR incorporates your body\u2019s natural reactions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-drawbacks\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Drawbacks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are drawbacks to Center Axis Relock. If you enter a room and you don\u2019t know which side the bad guy\u2019s on you may have to turn your entire body to face your target, which takes time you won\u2019t have. The Modern Isosceles stance facilitates faster movement in this kind of situation giving you better reaction time. In an armed encounter, moving off the line between you and your attacker could also help you survive. Here the Isosceles method has the edge because it is more natural for shooting while moving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-what-the-professionals-think\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the Professionals Think<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">My go-to-guy for questions related to training\/technique is Steve Krystek, CEO of PFC Training. Steve has twenty-some years experience in military, law enforcement, and security, and has developed tactics for SWAT teams as well as other elite military and law enforcement units.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I\u2019ve taken half a dozen courses at PFC and value its scenario based training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When I contacted Steve about Center Axis Relock, I found out that he\u2019d trained with Paul Castle, the developer of CAR. He said that in most situations Modern Isosceles was a superior system overall. His chief instructor, Steve Hartman, mirrored that opinion saying that CAR only serves a narrow niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hartman added that \u201cEvery technique can have some merit to it.\u201d In other words, the more you know, the more effective you can be. And the more tools you have in your toolbox, the better prepared you can be for unexpected situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-technique-is-personal\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Technique is Personal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What\u2019s right for me may not be what\u2019s right for you. I spend a lot of time in my vehicle and like CAR for defending myself from the driver\u2019s seat. I also like it for contact-distance encounters with a single attacker because it provides good weapon retention and the ability to quickly place multiple shots on target.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, I\u2019ve found that the elimination of double vision in the extended position allows me to get my sight picture more quickly and to shoot more accurately at distances of more than 8 to 10 feet. For multiple attackers, I prefer the Modern Isosceles for the ability to cover a wider area with the greatest speed. I\u2019ve also found that I can quickly transition from CAR to Isosceles depending on the situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the course of training more than ten thousand students around the world, the folks at PFC have found the Modern Isosceles to be a more effective method, overall. I can\u2019t argue with that. They\u2019re experts in both tactics and training. But you can only learn what\u2019s most effective for you by training with as many techniques as possible and developing your own personal style. In my opinion, it\u2019s worth some time at the range to see for yourself if it gives you an advantage in self-defense encounters. My bet is that you\u2019ll find that some of these techniques work for you too. The more arrows you have in your quiver, the better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mr. Castle has since passed away, and the company he founded, Sabre Tactical, carried on his work. I learned the technique through Sabre Tactical\u2019s at home eLearning course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Live fire training was offered through the Sabre Tactical Associate Program. It\u2019s an easy system to learn but does take practice, especially if you\u2019re accustomed to using a different method.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep training and stay safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Mr. Lincourt is a U.S. Army combat veteran. He fought in five campaigns and was awarded four medals for heroism. As a lifelong student of close quarters combat, Mr. Lincourt has attended multiple live fire courses in pistol shooting, tactical carbine and shotgun shooting, as well as trained in knife fighting, stick fighting and unarmed defense against guns, knives, and sticks. He is the author of two anti-terrorism thriller novels, \u201cDeadly Deception\u201d and \u201cDeath rides the River\u201d and has written for GunsAmerica.com.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-faq\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-who-developed-center-axis-relock\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who developed Center Axis Relock?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Paul Castle, a former law enforcement detective and training officer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-what-are-the-two-car-positions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the two CAR positions?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">High, with the gun at the center of the chest and level, and Extended, rolled out toward the target with the sights aligned with one eye.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-is-center-axis-relock-better-than-isosceles\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is Center Axis Relock better than Isosceles?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The trainers I consulted prefer Modern Isosceles overall and see CAR as a niche tool. 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