MCSO Basic Fire Arms Training Practice Test

Stance stability and the ability to absorb recoil come from a solid, balanced base and using the legs to dampen the impulse. When you have weight slightly forward and feet about shoulder-width apart, you create a low, stable center of gravity that keeps the firearm on target as the shot pushes back and up. This position also lets the knees stay slightly bent, so the recoil is absorbed rather than transmitted to the upper body, which helps control muzzle rise and keeps you in line with the target. Arms crossed with weight on the heels makes it hard to absorb recoil and shifts your balance, hurting control. A posture with knees locked and shoulders hunched tightens up the body and reduces your ability to absorb the impulse. Leaning away from the target disrupts alignment, making it harder to keep the sights on target through the recoil.