page_title: Vertical forward grip
section_title: Angled forward grip
hierarchical_section_title: Vertical forward grip / Angled forward grip
context_page_description: A vertical forward grip or foregrip is a vertical grip that is designed to attach to a firearm for the forward hand.
context_section_description: Angled forward grips can provide similar functionality to vertical forward grips. One such popular product is the MagPul Dynamics AFG, or Angled Fore Grip. This allows the operator to lay the palm of their hand onto the grip while pushing the thumb down on the top of the gun.
caption: AR-15 with an angled forward grip
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