Which stance is the best for you when you Concealed Carry?
When it comes to your shooting stance, there are two basic stances that are usually used; the Weaver stance and the modern Isosceles. You may or may not have learned about these two major stances during your Concealed Carry Course or your concealed weapon class, but if you didn’t here is some information about the two stances to help you decide which is best for you.
Either stance will work, it just depends upon which one works best for you and which one you feel more comfortable using. Your stance is important for accuracy and balance, so it is important to practice both stances to see which one provides the best results for you.
The Weaver Stance
In the Weaver stance, one leg is positioned behind the body and your weight is slightly leaning forward. It is important to note that this stance can throw your balance off, so you will want to make sure that you rotate your hips slightly so that they are aligned with your shoulders. Using this stance, when you shoot, there is a ‘hard’ resistance, meaning that your body will be using more energy to fire. For some, this stance will restrict their consistency in aiming and accuracy because the force of energy is targeted away from the body, meaning that the body will be using more energy to shoot.
The Modern Isosceles Stance
With the Isosceles stance, you stand with both legs aligned, parted almost shoulder length. You do not lean forward slightly as you would in the Weaver stance; instead you remain straight and strong which provides a ‘soft’ resistance to the body. A soft resistance means that your body is absorbing the energy, thus not taking it from the body. Those that use this stance feel that they have more control over their aim and accuracy and feel less ‘tired’ after rounds of shooting.
Both the Weaver stance and the modern Isosceles stance are acceptable for shooting. Each one of them have their own pros and cons depending upon the person and their comfort levels. Whether you are new to shooting or have been shooting for a long time, practicing both types of stances could be beneficial in helping you to find the best stance for your accuracy and aim. Preserving energy may be of a high importance for you and if that’s the case then the Isosceles stance will probably serve you best. If you are not doing a lot of shooting and energy is not so important, then the Weaver stance may be better for you.
