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When it comes to holding your gun right, thumbs don’t matter

Dave Spaulding | From the August 2010 Issue

During the 2010 International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association (ILEETA) Conference, I sat with a number of firearms trainers and listened to them debate the correct grip for the semi-automatic pistol. One advocated thumbs forward and another pushed for thumbs up. One even made the case for the thumbs being held away from the frame, so they wouldn’t apply undue pressure on the side of the gun, pushing the muzzle off target.

I sat quietly and didn’t get involved for several reasons. One, if I’m talking, I’m not listening, and it’s through listening that I learn. Two, I don’t really think the thumbs matter when it comes to applying a proper firing grip to a pistol.

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