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Of course, as we’ve mentioned, the Weaver grip owes its existence to Deputy Jack Weaver of the L.A. county sheriff’s dept. and his days at the Lake Arrowhead, California, competitive shoots with Col. Jeff Cooper in the ‘50s and ‘60s. Since then it has undergone a few modifications, not the least of which are mine!

The grip is the manner in which a shooter initially holds his weapon if he or she intends to discharge it. But grip is more important and critical to proper shooting techniques than merely providing a means of holding and firing the weapon. It is the conduit through which the shooter transmits images and actions from his brain to his trigger finger. While this is occurring, the grip must be perfectly in place and ready to respond to additional commands. The selection and mastering of this perfect grip is essential to the achieving of consistent and accurate defensive shooting.

Let’s examine the various grip systems available to today’s shooters. We will go into detail on each and wind up with a detailed discussion of the grip that I espouse, recommend and currently teach.