When firing a handgun, hold it from the body?

at arm's length

Explanation:

While firing a handgun it should be held at the arm's length. This is will allow the recoil to be directed back to the hand and arm in the straight line, this will prevent any harm caused by the back pressure created by the gases after firing. This will allow better and repeated shots and more accurate shooting can be made. In standard practice, the handgun should be held by two hands, with straight arm.

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