I recently successfully completed my training to teach NRA Pistol courses. In the overview for one of the courses I will be teaching, I was looking at the NRA publication: "The Basics of Pistol Shooting".
I already had a couple other copies of this book at home from classes I'd taken a long time ago, but while looking through this book carefully during my instructor class, I noticed something in there I hadn't noticed before.
Of course, the book addresses proper grip of the handgun. On page 79, it shows the "cup and saucer" technique, and on the next page - it shows what I consider to be the "correct" grip.
Now - I had been taught the cup and saucer in the past - and I have used it. However, I have also been formally taught the "correct" grip - such as one would use in the weaver position - with weak hand fingers overlapping strong hand fingers, and thumbs on left side (for right-handers) of handgun.
I can't fathom why anyone would use the cup and saucer - and before I start teaching classes, I would like the opinions of more experienced shooters as to why the NRA would include this in the training material. The training counselors in the class agreed with me that they did not teach or condone the cup and saucer grip - as it was considered to be an older technique.
I want to be able to explain to students why the grip is in the book (if asked) - and I want to teach (specific?) students to use the grip - IF THERE IS INDEED A NEED FOR IT - or if it determined that this (cup and saucer) grip would be better for some students.
The only possible scenario I can think of is to help someone who has little upper-arm strength hold up a heavy gun - but in my opinion, this grip does VERY LITTLE to help control muzzle flip, etc.
Opinions delivered in a civil manner will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance:
--tadyson
I already had a couple other copies of this book at home from classes I'd taken a long time ago, but while looking through this book carefully during my instructor class, I noticed something in there I hadn't noticed before.
Of course, the book addresses proper grip of the handgun. On page 79, it shows the "cup and saucer" technique, and on the next page - it shows what I consider to be the "correct" grip.
Now - I had been taught the cup and saucer in the past - and I have used it. However, I have also been formally taught the "correct" grip - such as one would use in the weaver position - with weak hand fingers overlapping strong hand fingers, and thumbs on left side (for right-handers) of handgun.
I can't fathom why anyone would use the cup and saucer - and before I start teaching classes, I would like the opinions of more experienced shooters as to why the NRA would include this in the training material. The training counselors in the class agreed with me that they did not teach or condone the cup and saucer grip - as it was considered to be an older technique.
I want to be able to explain to students why the grip is in the book (if asked) - and I want to teach (specific?) students to use the grip - IF THERE IS INDEED A NEED FOR IT - or if it determined that this (cup and saucer) grip would be better for some students.
The only possible scenario I can think of is to help someone who has little upper-arm strength hold up a heavy gun - but in my opinion, this grip does VERY LITTLE to help control muzzle flip, etc.
Opinions delivered in a civil manner will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance:
--tadyson