

It provides great forward and lateral movement. In my opinion, this is an outstanding foundation that is very versatile. The last stance we will cover is the fighting stance, sometimes referred to as the modified Weaver or boxer’s stance. These are the isosceles, Weaver and fighting stances, all of which have their own pros and cons. There are many different shooting stances and variations, but for this article I’ll only talk about three. Additionally, it didn’t facilitate movement, whether it was forwards, backwards or side to side. For example, I learned that exaggerated blading in the off-hand position reduced the coverage of any protective equipment I might utilize and in no way helped to tame recoil.

But the small-bore rifle fundamentals I trusted for years proved not to be ideal for the types of shooting I would encounter as part of an expeditionary unit in the Navy. The fundamentals learned there served as my foundation for years and gave me a base for accuracy-think breathing, sight picture and trigger control.

Initially, I started out shooting small-bore rifles. Consequently, I saw all kinds of different shooting foundations. As a range master in the United States Navy for many years, where I taught a lot more than square range shooting, I worked with a lot of sailors. Having a strong foundation is essential to consistent, accurate shooting, whether it’s with a handgun or long gun.
