flintknapper wrote:LT wrote:
What is the "technical term" for the continued tightening of grip after an adrenalin rush that causes unintentional discharge if finger is on the "T"
Jerry, I am not sure there is a specific “term” for what you describe, at least not as it relates to gun handling, but a general tightening of the muscles (not all) is simply a response of the body to an increase of adrenalin.
How severe the response is….would depend on many things. It is not a forgone conclusion that an unintended discharge would result from an “Adrenalin Dump”, but the Sympathetic Nervous System is most certainly affected.
To a degree, there is an involuntary contraction of certain muscles in the body whenever large amounts of adrenalin are secreted. This can result in loss of fine motor skills….but may also increase muscle strength and speed.
A more likely cause for concern (finger on trigger) would be a “Startle Response”, loosely defined as a rapid tightening of the muscle groups that allow us mobility. In this heighted condition….the chances of sympathetic movement (both hands) to a stimulus is increased.
Another oddity…is that some people
when placed under great stress, find it difficult to STOP doing whatever their initial response was (Fight/Flight/Freeze). That could be good or BAD.
I believe Excaliber is well versed on this subject matter…and can expand on what I’ve said. Hopefully, he will find this thread.
Flint.
I'm not aware of anybody alarm response that would result in an ND just from the release of stress chemicals into the bloodstream. The two situations that are well documented are the involuntary clenching of both hands in a startle respond (e.g. a firecracker goes off behind you), and the sympathetic clenching of one hand when the other grabs something hard like a handrail to stop a fall, or grappling with an opponent.