The firing arm, the arm and hand that will pull the trigger, is fully extended while the supporting arm has a slight bend to it. The stance is assumed by moving your non-dominant leg (often your left) forward of your dominant leg (often your right). The weaver shooting stance, often accredited to 1950’s LA County Sheriff Jack Weaver, is taught to a lot of new shooters. The arms are to be extended, forming the isosceles triangle. A slight bend of the knees and forward lean is common while in this stance. A proper isosceles stance includes feet shoulder-width apart (or slightly wider) with toes pointed at the target. In this case, the two sides are the shooter’s arms while the base of the triangle is the shooter’s chest. The isosceles stance is named after an isosceles triangle (a triangle in which two sides have the same length). While there is no universal “correct” shooting stance, there are different stances that are optimal depending on experience level and personal preferences.Īs a law enforcement officer, it’s important to realize that it doesn’t matter how knowledgeable or skilled you are (such as grip, sight, recoil control and other factors) - if your stance does not provide a strong base for your shooting, you will have an inconsistent shot.Ĭheck out these 3 types of shooting stances to better understand what is right for you.
An individual’s shooting stance is a crucial, yet often neglected, fundamental when it comes to discharging a firearm.