The Weaver Stance: Fact And Fiction | Gun Cranks
HTML-код
- Опубликовано: 10 сен 2024
- Join the resident Gun Cranks - Brent Wheat, Tom McHale, and Roy Huntington as they discuss the advantages, myths, and misconceptions of the Weaver Stance.
To read the article by Jeremy Clough and see the video interview of Jack Weaver, visit americanhandgu....
I’m late coming to this party (just found the video). I taught myself the Weaver stance in the 70s as an Army officer because Army pistol training was minimal in those days. It served my well throughout my career. I read everything I could find on the subject including what was written by Col. Cooper. I even submitted an position paper suggesting that pistol training for Combat Arms officers should be improved based on what Cooper was teaching at Gunsite Academy. A few years back I asked a friend who was the Chief of Firearms Instruction for the Los Angeles Police Department which stance they taught. His response was that because actual tactical situations varied so much with respect distance, background, available cover etc. that they teach both as well as irregular positions so officers don’t get locked into “square range” thinking.
You're not late! We just pulled this one out of the archives. Thanks for sharing your experience.
I use the stance that is similar to the stance of long gun offhand...Weaver, Truth is that I learned rifle 10 years before I tried a handgun, and just naturally went to the weaver, or modified weaver, and while I was in law enforcement I was constantly one of the top scorers of the district.
Outstanding , 👮♂️
Thanks for your kind words, Jorge! Roy
I learned Weaver as a LEO back in the 80s and ended up here trying to see if it was still a thing as I start back into training. Thank you.
It is so don't let 'em try to change you if you learned and started out Weaver. It's hard to re-learn something as automatic as your normal stance. Roy H.
I saw the vidio of the young man at the bowling pin match , I was inspired ! May the good Lord take good care of y’all!
I use the Weaver stance, however it is slightly modified. I was trained to use what is comfortable for me. I enjoy watching you guys and your great camaraderie!
I’m old but a novice shooter. It seems that Weaver works for me when shooting revolvers, and isoceles for auto-loaders. Would it be better if I only used one method all the time?
If an emergency happens and you use two different styles you may hesitate as your brain figures out what to do. If you're just target shooting and not carrying for defense, do what you like. But if you carry for defense, I'd use just one stance so when it happens you automatically go right into go mode! Make sense?
Roy
Started out cup and saucer until my first real training class where I was taught Weaver 30 years ago - been using it ever since. Love the recoil management.
Mainly isosceles
When Roy commented on the First Look Comments and recoil, He said "Weaver helps recoil but pro shooters using isosceles would clean our clocks," those shooters would clean out clocks no matter what technique they use. They are good shooters!! Trigger control, sight picture, etc. Great conversation, fellas.
I'm surprised this topic is even worth discussing these days. What ever stance you prefer is fine for shooting at a piece of paper or a chunk of metal. When SHTF & gotta respond quickly, does what stance your in really matter? If your smart you'll move for cover, if it's an option. Ya may want to shot from the hip depending on how close the threat is. Only thing that really matters is that you get them before they get you.
WEll said TY !! when the target shoots back time 2 git as small &n quik as possible ;)
I started with one hand shooting as taught by my father, read Col. Cooper and started shooting Weaver, went to the Chapman Academy and learned the Chapman, and lo and behold went to the Police Academy and started shooting the Isosceles. I use them all and teach them all. it should depends on what you are doing, and where you are.
I went right after you finished and can't find a. Gun cranks,b. any video on Jack Weaver? is it too soon? By the way I remember reading the article and loved the whole thing thanks for making it a bit longer. He deserved the press. I learned the Weaver stance, and I have learned to keep my mouth shut in certain gun shops as they "have to reteach anyone who was taught that stupid weaver stance." I had a friend who works there, don't see him anymore.
Hi Terry, Not sure what happened when you went to look for it, but here's the link: americanhandgunner.com/guncrank-diaries/the-weaver-stance-the-fact-and-the-fiction/ The article and the video are posted there. Thanks for listening, we appreciate the support!