Fundamentals: How To Hold A Carbine with Green Beret Mike Glover

Published on November 7, 2019
Duration: 9:36

This video breaks down the fundamental carbine grip techniques taught by Green Beret Mike Glover. It emphasizes proper body alignment, stance, and the 'C-clamp' grip for recoil management and faster target acquisition. Glover explains how to achieve a stable platform by driving the optic to the eye and using friction for stock placement, while also detailing the benefits of a relaxed dominant hand grip.

Quick Summary

Learn the fundamentals of holding a carbine from Green Beret Mike Glover. Proper stance involves stepping back with the dominant leg and flexing the non-dominant knee. Drive your optic to your eye, not the other way around, and use a relaxed pistol grip. Master the 'C-clamp' grip for superior muzzle control.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Carbine Grip
  2. 00:19Body Alignment and Stance
  3. 01:08Understanding Recoil Mechanics
  4. 02:09Buttstock and Optic Alignment
  5. 02:45Dominant Hand Grip Technique
  6. 03:17The C-Clamp Grip Explained
  7. 04:28Achieving Natural Alignment
  8. 06:27Support Arm Positioning

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended stance for holding a carbine?

Stand square to your target, step back with your dominant leg, and flex your non-dominant knee. This creates a stable platform allowing for lateral movement and better control of the firearm.

How should you align your optic with your eye when shooting a carbine?

The best practice is to drive the optic up to your eye level. Avoid dropping your head down to meet the gun; instead, bring the gun to a natural shooting position.

What is the 'C-clamp' grip and why is it important?

The 'C-clamp' grip involves placing your thumb over the top of the handguard and wrapping your fingers around it. This technique creates a physical 'wall' that helps mitigate muzzle flip and speeds up target acquisition.

What is the proper way to hold the pistol grip on a carbine?

Maintain a relaxed grip on the pistol grip. Over-gripping can impede the speed and accuracy of your trigger finger, leading to less precise shots.

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