Glossary

The Isosceles Stance is a two-handed approach to shooting a handgun in which the dominant hand holds the pistol while the support hand wraps around it.

Constructed primarily of metal, this refers to a non-optical sight.

International Practical Shooting Confederation – runs competition events.

A non-accessible safety placed within the firearm which is generally designed to prevent accidental discharges when the gun is dropped or mishandled.

The Integral Lock is a safety system that allows a gun owner to lock the hammer in place so the gun can not be fired. It has a key that can be used to lock and unlock the gun, sometimes referred to as a child safety device.

International Defensive Pistol Association – runs competition events.