Virginia Gun Owners Forum - VGOF

My instructor taught the weaver stance. He said the right leg is behind the left with the right hip turned so that your firearm ,if you haven't already drawn it, is turned away from your advisary so he can't grab it. It is also important to lean in on your left leg as if to lunge forward. I have used the weaver stance and isosceles stance and find the weaver better.

Knees slightly bent is actually good IMO. Helps keep your legs from trembling...seriously. And also set you up for a quick move if needed.

... probably not funny at the time, but knees UNLOCKED was advice that many failed to adhere to during military parade formations. Timber.... after blood stopped flowing properly. In a shoot/no-shoot situation you want your body to be tense/reactive to the situation, and the ability to move (as DK mentions) so that you don't become a "redcoat" because we ALL know what happened to them...

I think it depends on what you are practicing or shooting at. If you are shooting at the bulls eye at the range, the Isosceles is a good stable stance. But if you are defending yourself, you had better know how to shoot otherwise. You probably won't have time to change your stance to make sure you face every BG.

maljay wrote:I think it depends on what you are practicing or shooting at. If you are shooting at the bulls eye at the range, the Isosceles is a good stable stance. But if you are defending yourself, you had better know how to shoot otherwise. You probably won't have time to change your stance to make sure you face every BG.

Great point. In defensive situations you may be facing a BG 2 feet or 6 inches away. In that case you may have to draw and shoot from the hip. The farther away they are the more you come up into a weaver stance. Thanks to SgtBill, I'm becoming more confident with how to deal with situations like that.

A primary concern for me is walking down a dark street and a BG steps from behind something right in my face with a gun in my gut asking for my wallet. How do you deal with that? Tell him ok, be cool, reach around for your "wallet" and let him have one right in the gut point blank. Then follow up until the threat is defeated. A good lesson here is carry over your hip in a manner where the BG doesnt realize you are reaching for something else.

I've modified my practice to deal with close up situations as I carry primarily for defense - not target. I shoot mainly now 4-8 feet. Usually double tap to the chest and one in the head as quick as I can. No aiming - only pointing. Works great. Thanks Bill!!

A primary concern for me is walking down a dark street and a BG steps from behind something right in my face with a gun in my gut asking for my wallet. How do you deal with that?


Easy!

1) Distraction technique

2) Gun take-away/redirection,

.....and if still required 3) Draw and double tap 2 to his torso

ProShooter wrote:A primary concern for me is walking down a dark street and a BG steps from behind something right in my face with a gun in my gut asking for my wallet. How do you deal with that?


Easy!

1) Distraction technique

2) Gun take-away/redirection,

.....and if still required 3) Draw and double tap 2 to his torso

I'm going to agree with him and give him my "wallet" right in the gut then follow up until he's neutralized. I may attempt to redirect at the right moment before my hammer drops if the situation allows. I aint too keen on trying to distract some doped up dirt bag or trying to get his gun away so I can get shot in the process. Now, if I happen to be without then I may definitely try your technique. But if he wants my wallet and I'm carrying - hes definitely going to get it - lead that is.

In reply to the above statement.
1. Distraction technique will only work if a person is trained and stays in training to do so. A fumble at that point can cost you your life.

2. Gun-take away, see # 1

3. Double tap to the chest and one to the head or one in the chest and one in the head. I would do this and any combination of the above. But I am fully trained in all of the above and have trained for it for over 35 year's.
Bill

SgtBill wrote:But I am fully trained in all of the above and have trained for it for over 35 year's.
Bill

Thanks, Bill. I aint so he's gonna get a gut full of lead if I have anything to say about it.