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Here is Training Article #28…<\/strong><\/p>\n This series of articles gives you a glimpse at the handgun techniques we teach at Front Sight.\u00a0 Unfortunately, these articles cannot impart any actual skills.\u00a0 The life-saving skills of gunhandling, marksmanship, and tactics can only be gained from attending a course at Front Sight.<\/p>\n Previously, I discussed the proper Grip and Stance which help you deliver good, fight-stopping hits downrange.\u00a0 In this chapter, I am going to cover the Ready position.<\/p>\n We\u2019ve already talked about the Ready position but not in detailed terms.\u00a0 The Ready position is a condition of readiness from which you can respond rapidly to a threat.\u00a0 It is not relaxed; it is ready<\/em>.\u00a0 The best way to establish the Ready position is to start from the Weaver stance as described in my previous training articles.\u00a0 You are pointed in at your target, finger on the trigger, and the thumb safety is off for 1911\u2019s.\u00a0 To get to the Ready position, simply straighten your trigger finger and drop the weapon to 45\u00ba by pivoting at the shoulders.\u00a0 The rest of your body geometry remains the same.\u00a0 If you need to respond to an adversary from the Ready, simply snap the weapon up on target by pivoting at the shoulders.\u00a0 You are now pointed in with your finger on the trigger.\u00a0 You can quickly transition between the Ready and the target as necessary.\u00a0 When going from the Ready to the target, nothing moves except the pivoting of your shoulders, and your trigger finger.\u00a0 If you change your body position, you will have to correct it when you point in, and that wastes time.<\/p>\n In the Ready position, the gun is down at 45\u00b0.\u00a0 This allows you to clearly see what\u2019s going on downrange.\u00a0 A very common mistake in the world of firearms training is a Ready position in which the weapon is too high.\u00a0 Get the gun out of your face so you can see your adversary.\u00a0 Some \u201ctrainers\u201d suggest that delivering a controlled pair to your adversary is faster if the gun starts from a higher Ready position.\u00a0 Rubbish.\u00a0 The time is essentially the same, regardless of where the gun started.\u00a0 Get a shot timer and try it for yourself.<\/p>\n The Ready position may well stop a gunfight before it starts.\u00a0 Your adversary will see that you are armed and that you appear to be trained and confident.\u00a0 Typically, the bad guy will go somewhere else looking for easier prey.\u00a0 If this encounter escalates into an actual gunfight, there is no better place from which to start than the Ready.<\/p>\n In the next chapter of the Handgun Training Series, we will explore some marksmanship skills which are essential to getting good hits.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n If you want the best training and the greatest value in the firearms industry… Take advantage of our 5 Day Defensive Handgun Course, 30 State Concealed Weapon Permit and our entire set of 7 training manuals (over $2700 in total value) for only $200.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n That’s right! Only $200. But you will need to act fast before this link is taken down. Go here http:\/\/www.frontsight.com\/patriot\/<\/a> to grab a 5 Day Front Sight Course, plus 30 State Concealed Weapons Permit, and our entire set of 7 Front Sight Training Manuals for only $200. Just do it before the offer sells out!<\/strong><\/p>\n And here is a great video we created so you can share it with your family and friends:<\/p>\n