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Private Firearm Lessons, The Proper Shooting Stance
The Weaver Stance - Particulars - Body
Angled (Bladed) Towards the Threat: Body is angled or bladed
to the threat approximately 30 to 45 degrees.
The Shooting Arm Angled Across the Body: The arm can be
either locked or slightly bent. Support Arm Elbow is Bent
Down: The elbow is pointing straight down. Because the
Weaver stance involves the “push/pull” grip system, angling
the elbow out may cause the firearm to be pulled to the
support-hand side during firing.
The Isosceles Stance - Particulars,
Squarely Faces the Threat: The shoulders are square to the
threat.
Arms Locked into Position: Elbows should not be locked into
hyper-extension; this causes the recoil of the gun to force
the shoulders back and slows the recovery time between
shots. A slight bend in the elbows allows your arms and
elbows to act as “shock absorbers,” reducing muzzle rise
during recoil.
Feet Shoulder-Width Apart: The strong-side foot is back 3-4
inches to achieve a natural point of aim (this evens out the
arms) and improve balance during recoil. Two Handed Grip
Applies 360 Degree Pressure: The shooting hand applies front
to back grip pressure, and the support hand applies side to
side grip pressure. Forms an Isosceles Triangle: Named for
the Isosceles Triangle formed by the two arms and the chest.
Practice A Stance - And Continue Your Training
| Realities for Either Stance | ||
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You must be able to shoot from ANY position in which
you find yourself when faced with a lethal threat |
You Must be Natural and Comfortable: Adjust it
slightly until it feels right for you. |
Balanced and Flexible: The stance must be balanced
side-to-side and slightly forward with knees
slightly bent. |
| Isosceles - Forms an Isosceles Triangle | ||
| Arms Locked into Position: Elbows should not be locked into hyper-extension; this causes the recoil of the gun to force the shoulders back and slows the recovery time between shots. |
A slight bend in the elbows allows your arms and
elbows to act as “shock absorbers,” reducing muzzle
rise during recoil. |
Feet Shoulder-Width Apart: The strong-side foot is back 3-4 inches to achieve a natural point of aim (this evens out the arms) and improve balance during recoil. |
Weaver Stance Isometric "Push / Pull" |
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The Weaver System uses Isometric "Push / Pull”
Pressure (Shooting Hand pushes into the Support
Hand, which pulls back on the Shooting Hand), which
in theory, provides a stable shooting platform. |
However, the muscle tension created by “pushing and
pulling” can distort the direction of recoil and
delay the muzzle’s return to a natural point of aim.
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The variances
between the strength of a shooter’s right and left
arms, and the fact that one joint is locked and the
other is not, can cause uneven push/pull pressure
and results in excessive muzzle flip. |
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