In safety terms, what is the best practice for keeping finger off the trigger?

In safety terms, what is the best practice for keeping finger off the trigger?

• A. Keep finger inside trigger guard at all times.
• B. Move with finger outside trigger guard and trigger discipline.
• C. Keep finger on trigger to be ready.
• D. Place finger on other hand.

Answer: (B)

Trigger discipline means keeping your finger off the trigger until you intend to shoot. The best practice is to keep the finger outside the trigger guard, resting along the frame so you can quickly move it onto the trigger when you’re aimed and ready. This greatly reduces the chance of an accidental discharge if the firearm is bumped, dropped, or jolted, and it preserves control while you’re moving or adjusting. Keeping the finger inside the trigger guard or on the trigger to be ready increases the risk of an unintended discharge, and placing the finger on the other hand doesn’t address trigger control.

Trigger discipline means keeping your finger off the trigger until you intend to shoot. The best practice is to keep the finger outside the trigger guard, resting along the frame so you can quickly move it onto the trigger when you’re aimed and ready. This greatly reduces the chance of an accidental discharge if the firearm is bumped, dropped, or jolted, and it preserves control while you’re moving or adjusting. Keeping the finger inside the trigger guard or on the trigger to be ready increases the risk of an unintended discharge, and placing the finger on the other hand doesn’t address trigger control.