How To Properly Hold A Gun

Published on August 6, 2023
Duration: 0:56

This video provides a beginner-friendly guide on how to properly hold a handgun, focusing on the 'Master Grip'. It details the correct placement of both the shooting and support hands, emphasizing high grip on the beavertail and proper thumb positioning for control. Crucially, it stresses trigger finger safety, keeping it off the trigger and parallel to the slide until ready to fire.

Quick Summary

The 'Master Grip' for handguns involves wrapping your shooting hand tightly around the grip, placing your palm high into the beavertail for control. Keep your trigger finger off the trigger and parallel to the slide until ready to fire. Integrate your support hand firmly around the shooting hand's fingers with thumbs pointing forward.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Holster Draw
  2. 00:04The Master Grip Explained
  3. 00:11Beavertail Placement for Control
  4. 00:17Trigger Finger Safety Rules
  5. 00:22Support Hand Integration
  6. 00:33Modern Thumb Positioning
  7. 00:45Final Grip & Aiming Demo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 'Master Grip' for handguns?

The 'Master Grip' involves wrapping your shooting hand tightly around the handgun's grip, ensuring your palm is high up into the beavertail for maximum control. Your support hand then integrates around the shooting hand's fingers.

How should the trigger finger be positioned when not firing?

When not actively firing, the trigger finger should remain off the trigger and rest parallel to the slide. This is a crucial safety measure to prevent accidental discharges.

What is the recommended thumb position for a modern handgun grip?

For a modern grip, both thumbs should point forward, with the support hand's thumb potentially resting against the frame or slightly overlapping the shooting hand's thumb, providing a stable platform.

Why is high placement on the beavertail important?

Placing your hand high up into the beavertail of the pistol allows for better leverage and control over the firearm. This helps manage recoil and maintain a consistent shooting platform.

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