How far should you hold your handgun when firing a handgun? The answer depends on your handgun, but most guns have a beaver tail or curve, so you must adjust your grip accordingly. When holding the handgun at the right angle, you should have your primary hand as high as possible on the grip, with your thumb facing forward and lying on the side of the gun.

Position

When holding a handgun, you should avoid a death grip. Instead, keep your index finger extended away from the trigger, the part of the gun that will not move when fired. Never place your shooting finger on the trigger unless you are aiming. You should also wrap your thumb around the other side of the gun frame. Then, wrap your dominant hand’s fingers around the other side of the trigger guard. You should be holding the gun in a puzzle-like fashion.

Grip

When firing a handgun, how far should you hold it from your body? Using the right technique is important for safety and accuracy. You must never use the death grip. To prevent this, hold the gun with your index finger positioned against the frame, the part of the gun that does not move when you fire. When firing a handgun, your shooting finger should never touch the trigger unless you’re aiming. Keep the rest of your fingers tucked around the trigger guard, and wrap the other side of your hand around your thumb.

Trigger control techniques

When firing a handgun how far should your finger be from the trigger? Ideally, your finger should be outside the trigger guard. Pulling the trigger with too much force will veer the shot off target. Most instructors suggest using the center of the fingertip pad or the first knuckle joint as your trigger finger. Your hand size will play a role in the trigger pull as well.

Point of aim

While shooting a handgun, a proper grip is critical to ensuring a consistent point of aim. If you have a weak or loose grip, the shot will likely be veered off target. To ensure consistency in your grip, most instructors suggest using the center of your fingertip pad and your first knuckle joint. This may be slightly different depending on the size of your hands. Ultimately, however, you should aim to pull the trigger with enough force to produce a consistent, accurate shot.

Length

A common question that arises is: When firing a handgun how far should I hold it from my body? Holding a handgun too close to your body can lead to sideways shooting, and can result in the muzzle flipping out of your gun. Regardless of the weapon, a proper grip should fit your hand neatly and prevent any sideways movement. The following are a few tips on how to grip a handgun correctly:

Isometric tension

When firing a handgun from your body, you need to be able to produce isometric tension in your hand and wrist muscles to ensure proper alignment. This tension will help you fire more accurately and maintain control of the gun under recoil. To achieve isometric tension, you need to push forward with your shooting hand and pull back with your supporting hand. It’s important to remember the 70/30 rule when gripping the handgun. In this way, the supporting hand will create most of the tension and control the recoil, while your dominant hand can cover the remaining 30 percent. This will help you hold the gun in place and concentrate on your trigger control.

Plinking

You should hold your handgun at an angle that allows for optimal control. You should never hold the gun directly against your body. Hold it against the frame of the gun. Always place your shooting finger against the frame of the gun, not on the trigger. Keeping your index finger away from the trigger guard will prevent you from firing the handgun accidentally. You should also keep your thumb against the other side of the gun’s frame.