How to shoot Part 1, 2

[C4IGrant]

This thread is going to be part of a much larger series so please check back often for more updates.

I started a training thread (https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=17487) to try and figure out why more shooters do not attend training. The majority of the reasons for why they were not taking classes was because of the cost.

I started to think about how I could help my fellow shooters learn more, but without any cost to them. Since I cannot come to them and teach basic carbine and pistol (like I do for free at my range) I came up with another way to help.

Before we start this thread, please read this:

There are MANY ways to do things. There is NO ONE WAY. I have seen people perform extremely well using all the worst grips, stances and gear. The purpose of this thread is to give people a BASIC foundation for which they can build off of.

Owning a gun store and teaching new shooters how to shoot, I see some crazy things. Most people that have never received any formal training, and learn to shoot from 3 sources (parent, friend or self taught). More often than not, TV and movies is where the parent, friend or you learned how to shoot (don't laugh it is true). So we are going to try and break some of those bad habits.

In the pics below you I will show you some of the common mistakes and also a correct way (or one of the more popular correct ways).

Carbine Stance

The goal with a carbine stance is to absorb the recoil of the weapon and allow you to put multiple rounds on target quickly. Since the AR has more recoil than the pistol, we are going to use a more "bladed" stance to help with this. Your weight should be on the balls of your feet with your front knee slightly bent. Your front foot should also be pointing in the general direction of the target.


Shooters legs are in "high power" position with their weight back.


Shooters in "square" stance with weight on heels and knees not bent.


Proper stance




Cheek weld

A low cheek weld will limit your FOV/SA and cause balance issues while moving and shooting


Low cheek weld.


Proper cheek weld.

[CLHC]

Awesome!

[pittbull]

Thank You Grant!
I look forward to an informative series!

[Magic Sauce]

I am excited to see what this becomes, great idea!

[SoDak]

This is exactly what I need. Thanks for putting together this series.

[sewvacman]

Great idea. Thanks

[Packman73]

Subscribed.

[MarshallDodge]

Good info! Thank you for posting.

[UDT]

Thanks, for doing this. It looks like it will be very informative.

[Iraqgunz]

Grant,

Those pants make your butt look saggy.