Introduction to Defensive Handgun Training: Grip & Stance

About this video

Colion demonstrates basic defensive pistol techniques, contrasting them with sport shooting methods. He explains that defensive shooting requires a different grip and stance than the traditional “teacup” method, focusing on what he describes as natural body reactions during a threat. Colion shows students how to maintain control during multiple rapid shots at close range and adopt a defensive stance that aligns with instinctive fear responses.

Key takeaways

• Colion teaches that the “teacup” grip used in sport shooting is less effective for close-range defensive scenarios because it allows excessive muzzle rise during rapid fire
• According to Colion, a proper defensive grip involves placing the support hand high on the pistol with thumbs stacked to control recoil across multiple shots
• Colion explains that defensive stance should work with the body’s natural flinch reflex—head down, shoulders up, arms extended—to create a smaller target and enable quick movement

Episode details: published September 2, 2011 · 3:55 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. Colion Noir’s legal commentary reflects his positions and teaching, attributed to him — it is not legal advice. His defensive-incident breakdowns are his analysis of reported incidents, attributed to him.

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