Where should the webbing of the shooting hand be placed when gripping the handgun?

• A. The handgun's front strap
• B. The handgun's backstrap
• C. The trigger guard
• D. The grip panel

Answer: (B)

The key idea is to achieve a high, secure grip by placing the webbing of the shooting hand on the backstrap—the rear surface of the grip. Resting the webbing there creates a large, solid contact area that locks the hand into the pistol, giving you better control during recoil and helping keep the sights aligned for quickerFollow-up shots. This high grip also minimizes muzzle rise and reduces the chance of the hand slipping downward on the grip under recoil. Placing the webbing on the front strap would give less leverage and stability, the trigger guard is not a safe or appropriate place for the webbing, and the grip panel is meant for fingers rather than the webbing, which would provide a less secure hold.