From previous bread:
Holding the mag-well of a rifle allows for greater control for longer lengths of time. It helps control the recoil and reduces the chances of muscle fatigue by using a straight supporting arm or the new technique being pushed of turning the wrist over on the support arm. Unreal. 20 yrs teaching/ military specwar operator/certify instructors & over 100k trained. It still amazes me the info that gets spread out there.
Correct, but they are doing a dirt dive (dry fire practice) obviously for the photo op.
Still, that first pic, can you see it well enough to see if there is a casing jammed in the ejection port? I cannot.
Naw, quite sure this is their hollywood photo op. They put their 'war face' on and try to look 'in the moment'. Plus there's no range officer on this planet that would allow a mag drop onto the deck of a ship. That'd be a sailor's arse for sure.
Mag drop when doing real-world live-fire exercises, sure, however, retention equals future use…anon teaches to keep your mags. Chance of running into ammo that matches: pretty good.
Chances of running into a abandoned mag that fits your kit: not good.
1st image higher caliber, wide stance for an attempt at a distant/accuracy shot.
2nd image, the stock should be raised, body adjusted (if moving) to where the shooter is more 'tucked' with the rifle, slimmer target for the bad guy and able to move smoothly.
I disagree partially w/ one of the comments to the 2nd pic. The rear leg has too much weight on it and can/will eventually lose function by going numb. The lower body can be shaped like a pyramid for easier rising while firing (if needed) or moving to another location for better cover. Between the two, you cannot compare due to them both being much different. Plus sit and environment dictates
That is for sure if the mag is being pulled, but one can pull inward on just the well to lock it in better to the shoulder.
Using the mag as a bipod would not be recommended for the wear you mentioned previously. Can also create a jam
Sit dictates of course, but I would never give the bad guy more target area to impact to bring me down. Practicing CQB firing techniques static, it would work fine.
Forgot to add:
It all depends on the platform, the weapon, the shooter's limitations and the actual situation.
If the shooter is in the kneeling, the support leg is up, knee over the foot (uses calf muscle), other leg (dominant) knee is on the ground, heel under the butt (barely). This allows for rapid ascension and movement. The elbow (support arm) draped in front of the kneecap. Elbow on the knee can 'jolt' off of the top of the leg if not secure and doesn't feel good. The body naturally hunches, which makes it more comfortable, and tightens the body position. I refer to it as the pyramid because the strongest part of the pyramid is the base.
The standing position depends on the abilities/limits of the shooter, location, situation etc.
Arms tight inside, a forward grip could aid in positioning so one wouldn't have to go strraight arm or cup the mag well (which I prefer), buttstock up higher so the cheek has a natural location to set and not bend the neck (can be uncomfortable). Support arm, regardless where it is, pulls to the rear to lock the stock into the cup in the shoulder. Tighter the pull, less recoil felt.
Body position is dictated by situation, however, movement must be assumed and anticipated (you would have to move at some point). This means your position should be one that you can naturally move from and not have to adjust, them move. Half step movements with deliberate rolls of the feet to avoid the 'bounce' and muzzle slightly dropped for quick target acquisition.
Hope this helps.
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Stand like the sailor on the left?
A bit hunched, I would agree there, but that's poor guidance and lack of experience.
I'm just glad the rifle's pointed away from the shooter and upright, rather than what 'could' have been…
Kek…probably why they are next to things…can't have an ocean gust cause a rifle to go swimming…with her attached.
No mag. there'd be a bright red cube on the end if they were shooting blanks (called a BFA: Blank firing adapter).
Agree w/ stance of left shooter, but that hand is going to get mighty hot after awhile, but it still works. Neck is not stressed by wrenching to get the cheek weld, slightly canted body.
Right pic, too straight/upright, knees not bent, butt 'forward', whereas it should be to the back more. Women have a lower center of gravity so the first pic would get this lady moving well.
Also remember, competition and actual defensive techniques differ for a reason, competitors don't have any bullets coming back at them and they know that. Situation dictates tactics.
I've been involved for many years and realized civilians didn't have adequate availability to proper training for defensive purposes, so I dove in. Day job was teaching military and other agencies, evenings and weekends were for civilians. Made it a point to find successful solutions for those that wanted it, regardless of limitations.
Love the return on investment for sure.
Some tried, but were turned away quickly.
Body language, introductions, inquiries worded in specific ways tells me all I need to know.
I've turned away some rednecks also.
Some have tried to get creative, but again, its all in the intro, approach and answers.
Ive had some difficult students who had letters on their jackets and because this anon didnt, they didnt feel they should listen. After being embarrased, they began to listen.
Kek