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Ready Positions for Every Environment: Virtual GNO

What do you do with a firearm when you’re not actively shooting? The answer seems simple, but the reality is far more nuanced. In this month’s Virtual Girls Night Out, Director of Training Tatiana Whitlock explores the often-overlooked topic of ready positions and explains why there is no single “right” answer for every situation. From compressed ready and low ready to high ready and Position Sul, Tatiana breaks down the purpose, advantages, limitations, and real-world applications of each technique. More importantly, she challenges common misconceptions and demonstrates how environment, range rules, physical ability, and safety considerations should drive your decisions. Whether you’re looking to build solid fundamentals or seeking a deeper understanding of firearm handling, this GNO offers valuable insights that will help you become safer, more adaptable, and more confident every time you handle a firearm.

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Low Ready: The Space Between Awareness and Action

The Low Ready position is one of the most commonly taught handgun positions in firearms training, yet its true purpose extends far beyond simply pointing the muzzle downward. While it often begins as a structured range position used for safety and drill organization, Low Ready ultimately serves as a critical bridge between awareness and action in defensive shooting. This article explores how the position supports decision-making, environmental awareness, communication, and emotional control under pressure, while examining the important differences between square-range habits and real-world defensive applications. By understanding when, why, and how to use Low Ready responsibly, shooters begin developing not only stronger gun-handling skills, but also the judgment and restraint that define mature firearms proficiency.

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Position Sul: The History, Purpose, and Truth Behind One of the Most Misunderstood Ready Positions

Few handgun ready positions spark as much debate as Position Sul. Mention it at a training event, and you’ll usually hear one of three things: someone loves it, someone hates it, or someone explains it with complete confidence while getting it completely wrong.

Developed by Brazilian law enforcement in the late 1990s, Position Sul was created to solve a specific problem: safely managing a handgun in crowded, confined spaces without unnecessarily muzzling other people. It was never intended to be a universal fighting stance or default ready position.

When used correctly, Sul can be an effective tool. When misunderstood or overapplied, it can create both tactical and safety issues. Like any technique, its value depends on understanding when, why, and how it should be used.

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Teaching Ready Positions

Ready positions are often treated like a starting point. In reality, they’re a decision point. In this instructor development video, Tatiana Whitlock dives deep into “Ready Positions: The Intersection of Safety, Context, and Decision-Making” a critical lesson for A Girl & A Gun leadership and instructors who are ready to raise their standard.

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Safe and Smart Ready Positions

Stepping onto the firing line carries a responsibility that reaches far beyond simply hitting the target. The way you manage your firearm in those moments

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