How To Properly Grip A Firearm, Firearm Training, South Florida Private Shooting Lessons

How To Properly Grip A Firearm, The 2 Handed Grip

1. Both thumbs forward will help reduce muzzle flip during firing.

2. Shooting hand is “handshake” tight.

3. Support hand is as tight as possible without causing a tremor.

4. Trigger finger is indexed along the frame.

5. Support hand fingers are firmly wrapped around strong hand. The support hand fingers are placed in the grooves of fingers of the shooting hand. Note: shooting hand is high on the backstrap.

6. Support hand index finger is touching the bottom of the trigger guard, not wrapped around the front of it.

7. When viewed from the top, the support hand thumb and the shooting hand index finger are approximately even.

8. The support hand grips with side-to-side pressure, using the fingers and the palm in a “C-Clamp” manner.

9. The shooting hand grips front to back, as firmly as possible, while still allowing independent movement of the trigger finger. The side of the trigger finger must NOT come into contact with the frame while firing.

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	Students Common Mistakes
Note: Regardless of the thumb position, ensure that the thumb do not exert pressure against the frame or unintentionally press the magazine release while firing.	Note: The index finger of the support hand does NOT wrap around the front of the trigger guard.	Note: A Strong, Consistent Grip: Must maintain a strong, consistent grip through manipulating, firing, cycling, follow-up shots, and reholstering. tends to push the sights toward the support-hand.
	Strength Of Firearm Grip
Shooting Hand Grip 1) Shooting Hand: The shooting hand is as strong as a “firm handshake” and exerts pressure from the FRONTSTRAP to the BACKSTRAP. The goal is to hold the gun tightly, yet isolate the flexors of the trigger finger. If the shooting-hand grip is too tight, the trigger finger will not be able to move independently. Over gripping can also cause the muscles of the shooting hand and arm to tremble. 2) Support Hand: The goal is to hold as tightly as possible without causing a tremor. 3) If “Readjusting”: If the shooter is "readjusting" the grip between shots, it is NOT tight enough	Support Hand Grip 1) Support Hand: The goal is to hold as tightly as possible without causing a tremor. 2) If “Readjusting”: If the shooter is "readjusting" the grip between shots, it is NOT tight enough. Shooting Tips Click Here	Support Hand Grip: Press the meaty portion of the Support Hand’s thumb into the remaining open grip panel, wrap fingers around the front strap with the index finger pressed against the bottom of the trigger guard. The support hand grips side–to–side. This tight “clamping” effect will help control the felt recoil. The index finger of the support hand does NOT wrap around the front of the trigger guard. This reduces the available side-to-side grip pressure on the gun, resulting in less control during recoil..