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MeC86 · 10-17-2008, 17:42

Low Ready vs. High Ready

Since I've been handling a firearm in my LE career, I've been taught nothing but the Low Ready and how it is far superior to the high ready. Not having ever tried the High Ready, I took this as fact and trained accordingly.

On all SWAT operations and entries, the low ready seems to be a fast and efficient way to bring your weapon onto target. However, I just recently decided to play around with the High Ready (Port Arms) while out at the range, and found it to be equally as fast, and in some instances (mainly with the handgun) faster.

I found that I could locate my rear sights, and drop my front sight post between them while squeezing off accurate and quick shots. I also discovered that one handed manipulations were easier with the weapon in the high ready (opening a door or picking something up with rifle at high ready with one hand).

I know that LE admins would favor the low ready in case of an AD (sending a round into the air in a populated environment will not be viewed favorably). Other than this, I cant figure out why it is so frowned upon.

Anyone with information on their preference and why, please respond.

10-17-2008, 17:42	#1
MeC86 Guerrilla Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 126	Low Ready vs. High Ready Low Ready vs. High Ready Since I've been handling a firearm in my LE career, I've been taught nothing but the Low Ready and how it is far superior to the high ready. Not having ever tried the High Ready, I took this as fact and trained accordingly. On all SWAT operations and entries, the low ready seems to be a fast and efficient way to bring your weapon onto target. However, I just recently decided to play around with the High Ready (Port Arms) while out at the range, and found it to be equally as fast, and in some instances (mainly with the handgun) faster. I found that I could locate my rear sights, and drop my front sight post between them while squeezing off accurate and quick shots. I also discovered that one handed manipulations were easier with the weapon in the high ready (opening a door or picking something up with rifle at high ready with one hand). I know that LE admins would favor the low ready in case of an AD (sending a round into the air in a populated environment will not be viewed favorably). Other than this, I cant figure out why it is so frowned upon. Anyone with information on their preference and why, please respond.
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