Taran Butler's Pistol Basics
Whether you just picked up your first pistol or are a ranked Grand Master shooter, it’s always a good idea to review the basics of handgun shooting. Pistol-shooting skills can perish if not kept up, and the gains made from practice and training can easily be lost. To receive a few pointers on how to properly fire a handgun, we took a trip to the shooting range with Grand Master and Multi-Gun champion, Taran Butler. Not only is Butler a multiple champion in competitive shooting, he also conducts classes on the skill in his spare time. We asked him to go over the basics of handgun shooting and how to avoid the common mistakes he sees in his students.
1 . Stance
A proper shooting stance is important for getting off an accurate shot. As with golf and so many other sports, your stance is the foundation of your game; it sets up everything you’re about to do, so make sure you have a good one. A proper stance will allow your body to absorb recoil, and efficiently keep you set for the next shot. A bad one makes consistent shooting difficult shot, and could throw your body off balance in the process.
Don't Do This
Butler said he often sees his students do what he calls “fishing.” Beginning shooters often don’t pay attention to their
Do This
Put your dukes up and get into a boxer’s fighting stance. Square yourself up to the
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That photo shows perfect hand placement if you want a nice chunk of skin removed every time the gun is fired. Thanks for the great tips....