What does snatching the trigger mean?

Snatching the trigger is what causes the firer to ‘pull a shot’. The most common reason for snatching the trigger is anticipation – anticipating the recoil or the group size or the strike on the animal. In other words, our mind focuses on the outcome of the shot and not the shot process itself.

What is the preferred method of keeping your finger off the trigger while holding a firearm?

Where Does That Finger Go? If you are not ready to pull the trigger yet or your sights are not on target, extend your index finger on the slide or frame of the gun. It is best to get your finger up as high you can and as far away from the trigger guard as possible.

What is it called before you pull the trigger?

A handgun is referred to as “single-action” if, before you pull the trigger, you must cock the hammer manually. A handgun is referred to as “double-action” if it can be shot either “single-action” or “double action.” You will also see terminology like “DA/SA” for these guns.

What is the correct placement of the index finger on the trigger?

There’s a good way to figure out what the optimal amount of finger to use on the trigger is. With the trigger fully pressed to the rear, look down at the second joint of your index finger. It should be at or almost at a 90 degree angle.

What does the laser rule apply to?

It’s commonly referred to as the “laser rule”… meaning if there was a laser emitted from the muzzle / barrel of your firearm then don’t let it hit anything you’re not willing to shoot.

What is a Sao trigger?

Single Action Only (SAO) A SAO trigger performs the single (only) action of releasing the hammer or striker to fire the gun each time the trigger is pressed. If the hammer is not cocked on a SAO gun like a 1911, pressing the trigger will result in no shot being fired.

What are binary triggers?

Binary trigger means a device that replaces a standard trigger on a semi-automatic weapon and is designed to fire one round on the pull of the trigger and another round upon release of the trigger.

What is a non stacking trigger?

If a gun does not have stacking, the trigger pressure (really trigger force) required to pull the trigger is uniform from start to finish. That non-stacking is actually pretty difficult to realize because as one compresses a spring, more force is required to compress the spring further.

What does “keeping your finger off the trigger” mean?

One of the four rules of firearms safety is to keep your finger off the trigger until you’re on target and ready to shoot. However, from my experience many people are confused as to exactly what this means, so I thought I’d clear it up (especially since if I’m ever training with you I’d prefer not to get shot.)

What is it called when your finger gets stuck in pain?

Trigger finger. Print. Trigger finger is a condition in which one of your fingers gets stuck in a bent position. Your finger may bend or straighten with a snap — like a trigger being pulled and released. Trigger finger is also known as stenosing tenosynovitis (stuh-NO-sing ten-o-sin-o-VIE-tis).

What does it mean when your thumb gets stuck?

Trigger finger or trigger thumb is when your fingers or thumb get stuck in a bent position – as if squeezing a “trigger.” Trigger finger can occur in one or more fingers. The ring finger is often one of the fingers affected. The condition is also known as stenosing tenosynovitis.

What does it mean when your trigger finger is bent?

Trigger finger. Print. Trigger finger is a condition in which one of your fingers gets stuck in a bent position. Your finger may bend or straighten with a snap — like a trigger being pulled and released.