Which handgun retention technique is used when you grip the weapon like you are going to draw it and twist towards your body while at the same time lowering your center of gravity?

• A. Elbow
• B. Rib
• C. Grip
• D. Slide

Answer: (C)

This question is about handgun retention and how to keep the weapon under control in close encounter. Gripping the firearm as if you are going to draw it and then twisting toward your body while lowering your center of gravity creates a tight, centralized hold that keeps the pistol close to you and under control. The draw-like grip sets up a strong purchase on the weapon, the twist toward the body helps defeat an attacker’s leverage by turning the gun’s angle into your body, and dropping your center of gravity improves balance and stability, making it harder for someone to yank the gun away. This combination is the essence of the grip retention method, which focuses on a solid hand grip and body mechanics to protect the weapon. The other techniques rely on different points of contact (elbow or rib) or on manipulating parts of the firearm (like the slide) rather than the secure, draw-like grip and body positioning described here.