CQB Marksmanship Foundations: Modified Low-Ready Position

Published on August 25, 2025
Duration: 3:55

This video details the Modified Low-Ready position for Close Quarters Battle (CQB) scenarios, emphasizing its utility in tactical stacks. Instructors Matt Galish and Dave Harris explain how the buttstock-above-shoulder and barrel-across-body configuration allows for safe and rapid presentation of the firearm when entering a room or navigating tight spaces, preventing flagging of teammates. The technique focuses on driving the weapon forward and upward, maintaining a stable shooting platform, and ensuring mobility.

Quick Summary

The Modified Low-Ready CQB position features the buttstock above the shoulder and the barrel across the body. This allows for safe movement in tactical stacks and rapid weapon presentation by driving the barrel forward and upward, clearing the shoulder before engaging targets.

Chapters

  1. 00:04Introduction to Modified Low-Ready
  2. 00:16Purpose of Modified Low-Ready in CQB
  3. 00:21Key Positioning: Buttstock Above Shoulder
  4. 00:25Barrel Across Body and Safety
  5. 00:37Rapid Barrel Drive for Room Entry
  6. 00:55Sling Management
  7. 01:01Mistake: Rolling vs. Driving the Gun
  8. 01:13Visualizing the Barrel as a Knife
  9. 01:27Falling into a Shooting Position
  10. 01:41Maintaining Mobility and Stance
  11. 01:57Avoiding Exposure of Kit
  12. 02:09Drill Demonstration
  13. 02:37Common Mistake: Rolling the Shoulder
  14. 03:06Avoiding the 'Barry Sanders' in the Doorway
  15. 03:18Benefits: No Flagging, Rapid Drive
  16. 03:25Weapon Manipulations Around Obstacles
  17. 03:34Conclusion and Q&A

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Modified Low-Ready position in CQB?

The Modified Low-Ready is a tactical firearm position where the buttstock is held above the shoulder and the barrel crosses the body. This allows for safe movement in a team stack and rapid presentation of the weapon when entering a room.

Why is the buttstock above the shoulder important in the Modified Low-Ready?

Having the buttstock above the shoulder enables the shooter to drive the barrel forward and upward quickly, clearing their shoulder before engaging a threat. This significantly reduces the time it takes to get the weapon on target upon room entry.

What is a common mistake when presenting a firearm from the Modified Low-Ready?

A common mistake is 'rolling' the firearm into the shoulder rather than driving it forward and upward. This can cause delays, potentially flag teammates, and is less efficient for rapid target acquisition in CQB.

How does the Modified Low-Ready help with team movement in CQB?

The Modified Low-Ready is designed to prevent 'flagging' (pointing the muzzle at teammates). By keeping the barrel across the body and above the shoulder, it allows individuals to move in a tactical stack without endangering each other.

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