When you have time, I'd like you to watch the video shown below. For those of you who may not know, this man, Mas Ayoob, is an old time firearms instructor. He explains the importance of trigger finger placement, the when and where to place it. I feel he explains it quite well.
On a personal note, over the holidays we had my oldest Grandson out back shooting, all three Grandkids actually. He wanted to try my G19 (the Gen 4 is outstanding - thanks to 7677 at ICCF for the recommendation ). As he brought the pistol up, he placed his finger on the trigger and then he discharged it. Nerves and excitement I’d assume as all the kids are extremely well versed on the safety rules. All was fine thank God, he was well supervised and was facing down range before he even picked up the pistol, but shit happens and happens quick. His Dad was behind him and I was off to the side watching. It scared the hell out of him and his Dad and I straightened him out ASAP. Since there was no harm, no foul, it was, perhaps, a good lesson for him and the rest of us as well. Enough said.
Interestingly, his Dad and I told him (and the others) that you keep your finger off the trigger until you're ready to actually shoot. In real life, sometimes you may have to be "on target" but you will not want to shoot.” For the most part, this was how I always interpreted Rule 3. Perhaps because my interests were geared more towards self defense, IDK. Probably also why I tell people, when practicing their draw, don’t always draw and fire, vary it. I’m of the opinion that one shouldn’t train to make the act of pulling the trigger an ingrained reflex action. It should always, always, be a conscious intentional act.
Watch the video...
Take care and stay safe,
Joe Doakes aka Kilogulf59
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