How To Properly Hold Your Gun
How To Properly Hold Your Gun
There are three main ways to hold a gun: the strong hand grip, the support hand grip, and the two-handed grip. Each has its own benefits and drawbacks, so it’s important to learn all.
Grip the gun with your dominant hand
Your dominant hand is the one you use most for tasks such as writing or opening a door knob. Place your dominant hand on the grip of the gun, wrapping your fingers around it.
Put your dominant hand’s thumb on top of the gun
This may feel awkward at first, but it will help you keep control of the gun. Make sure that your thumb is not blocking the hammer or slide.
Extend your arm and point the gun at the target
Keep your arm straight and aligned with the barrel of the gun. When you’re first starting out, practice pointing at targets that are close by.
Use your support hand to hold the gun steady
Wrap your support hand around your dominant hand and grip the gun. This will help you keep the gun steady as you take aim.
Place your support hand’s thumb on top of the front sight
This will help you line up the front sight with the target.
Squeeze the trigger with your dominant hand
Keeping your arms straight, slowly squeeze the trigger until the gun fires. Remember to take a deep breath and exhale before squeezing the trigger.
Keep your arms close to your body
Your arms should be close to your body, with the gun pointed slightly out in front of you. This will help you keep control of the gun and stay on target.
Practice regularly
The more you practice, the better you’ll become at holding and firing your gun. Make sure to clean and maintain your gun regularly to keep it in good working condition.
Aim the gun at the target
Take a deep breath and exhale before squeezing the trigger.
Follow through with your shot.
After you’ve fired the gun, keep your arms straight and aligned with the barrel of the gun. This will help you stay on target and make sure that you hit your mark.