Holding a shotgun properly is essential for safe and accurate shooting. It provides stability, control, and reduces recoil. Several methods can improve accuracy, safety, and comfort when holding a shotgun.
The most common way to hold a shotgun is the “modified two-handed grip.” Place your dominant hand on the pistol grip, with your thumb resting naturally on the safety selector. Grip the forend with your non-dominant hand, placing your thumb on the opposite side of the forend from your dominant hand’s thumb. This grip provides a solid and stable platform for shooting.