In the resting position, how is the pistol oriented and where are the shooter’s elbows?

In the resting position, how is the pistol oriented and where are the shooter’s elbows?

• A. Pistol parallel to the ground and shooter is relaxed
• B. Pistol vertical and shooter is upright
• C. Waist height/stomach
• D. No immediate threat

Answer: (A)

The important idea is maintaining a safe, relaxed resting posture with the firearm ready to move if needed. In this position the pistol is kept parallel to the ground, pointing forward, not angled up or down. The shooter’s arms are loose and the elbows are not locked, allowing the forearms to hang naturally or rest against the body. This combination reduces muscle fatigue, keeps the weapon under control, and allows a quick transition to a ready stance if a threat appears. The other descriptions describe different levels of alert or different heights, which don’t match the relaxed resting posture.

The important idea is maintaining a safe, relaxed resting posture with the firearm ready to move if needed. In this position the pistol is kept parallel to the ground, pointing forward, not angled up or down. The shooter’s arms are loose and the elbows are not locked, allowing the forearms to hang naturally or rest against the body. This combination reduces muscle fatigue, keeps the weapon under control, and allows a quick transition to a ready stance if a threat appears. The other descriptions describe different levels of alert or different heights, which don’t match the relaxed resting posture.