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Editor’s note:<\/strong> An age-old question: When it comes to shooting, where exactly do you put your finger on the trigger<\/a>? \u00a0Do you use the tip, the pad or the power crease to pull the trigger? \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Have no fear, Clay is here to give you the lowdown.<\/em><\/p>\n

As it pertains to\u00a0almost all shooting technique and philosophy, different people have different opinions. \u00a0So, if you disagree with Clay’s approach, you can politely tell him why and share your opinion in the comment section below. \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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