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Shooting Stances

By NRA Staff (RSS)

July 15, 2012

In today’s handgun world, there are two main upright shooting stances—the Isosceles and the Weaver—from which other stances have evolved. While the Weaver is probably better known, the Isosceles is more commonly taught to beginners. From the article "Choosing a Handgun Shooting Stance."
The Isosceles
From Its Name
The Weaver
The Tactical
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JR wrote:
May 19, 2011

I saw a piece on American Rifleman the other evening and that instructor said do not lock you elbows, to keep them slightly bent so as to help absorb the recoil after you shoot.