
Arms should be fully extended, with a slight bend in the elbow and the shoulders square to the target. Bring both arms up until you hold the pistol directly in the center of your field of vision. To assume the Isosceles, place your feet shoulder-width apart and bend the knees. The Isosceles stance is so-named because an overhead view of a shooter in this stance would resemble an Isosceles triangle. However, recoil is felt most in the wrists which some shooters find uncomfortable and cross-eye dominant shooters have difficulty as the Weaver favors the strong-side eye as this stance pulls the pistol to the strong side. The benefits of the Weaver are a "push-pull" tension on the firearm your shooting hand naturally pushes the pistol forward while the support hand pulls backward.The Weaver is easy to move in while pivoting away from your dominant (shooting) side and can be employed with handguns and long guns alike. Your eye should align with the sights once you've assumed the position. While doing this, bring your shooting hand up to support the shooting hand, which should result in your support arm bending at the elbow. Lean forward until your center of gravity is just over the lead foot.


Extend your shooting arm straight out without locking the elbow. To assume the Weaver stance, start with your feet shoulder-width apart and take a half-step backward with the same foot as your shooting hand while bending your knees. The Weaver stance is something like a "fighting stance" of a boxer or martial artist but optimized for shooting.
