BASIC BASIC PISTOL PISTOL

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- TRIAD OF MARKSMANSHIP

- 5 FUNDAMENTALS OF MARKSMANSHIP

- FOUR (4) CARDINAL RULES

OF GUN SAFETY

SCOPE OF PRESENTATION

OBJECTIVE: To impart to the students the knowledge on Gun Safety with respect to the Basic

Pistol Marksmanship Fundamentals.

Four CARDINAL RULESFour CARDINAL RULESof Gun Safetyof Gun Safety

1. ALWAYS TREAT THE GUN AS LOADED.

2. DO NOT POINT YOUR GUN TO ANYTHING WHICH YOU ARE NOT WILLING TO SHOOT OR DESTROY.

3. BE SURE OF YOUR TARGET AND WHAT IS AROUND IT.

4. ALWAYS KEEP YOUR TRIGGER FINGER OFF THE TRIGGER UNLESS YOU ARE READY TO FIRE.

FOUR (4) CARDINAL RULES OF GUN SAFETY

MARKSMANSHIP

PERSONAL

Accuracy is Consistency!

EQUIPMENT

MARKSMANSHIP

is the art and science of hitting the desired target at a particular distance.

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BASIC PISTOL MARKSMANSHI

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OBJECTIVE: To impart knowledge to the students to

enhance their skills on the correct application of the Basic Fundamentals of Pistol Marksmanship.

1. Grip

2. Stance

3. Aiming

4. Breath Control

5. Trigger Press

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5 POINTS of CONTACT to attain proper GRIP.

1. The V-shape formed by your thumb and index finger is placed on the GRIP SAFETY.

2. The heel of the palm must touch the MAIN SPRING HOUSING.

3. The three fingers is wrapped on the front strap.

4. The thumb rest on the SAFETY LEVER.

5. The trigger finger is placed on the TRIGGER.

1.GRIP– One of the most important fundamentals of Pistol Marksmanship. The weapon

must become an extension of the hand and arm; it should replace the finger in pointing at an object.

1.GRIP– One of the most important fundamentals of Pistol Marksmanship. The weapon

must become an extension of the hand and arm; it should replace the finger in pointing at an object.

Palm-Supported Grip/ Cup and Saucer Grip

Weaver Grip

A. One-Hand Grip

Fist Grip

B. Two-Hand Grip

2. STANCE - It is a major factor in creating conditions for maximum control

- A high degree of control is necessary for the delivery of an accurate shot

1. ISOSCELES 2. MODERN ISOSCELES 3. WEAVER

B. Two-hand Shooting Stance

Types of Shooting StanceA. One-hand Shooting Stance (Precision Stance)

3. AIMING – The act of pointing the weapon to the target.

A. Elements of Aiming 1. Front Sight 2. Rear Sight 3. Aiming Point

B. Phases of Aiming

1. Sight Alignment - Relationship of front sight and rear sight.

3. AIMING – The act of pointing the weapon to the target.

A. Elements of Aiming 1. Front Sight 2. Rear Sight 3. Aiming Point

B. Phases of Aiming

1. Sight Alignment - Relationship of front sight and rear sight.

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3. AIMING – The act of pointing the weapon to the target.

A. Elements of Aiming 1. Front Sight 2. Rear Sight 3. Aiming Point

B. Phases of Aiming

1. Sight Alignment - Proper relationship of front sight and rear sight.

2. Sight Picture - Relationship of front sight and rear sight and aiming point.

NOTE: FRONT SIGHT CLEAR

CORRECT SIGHT PICTURE

“Our eyes can only focus to one (1) object at a time; focus on the tip your FRONT SIGHT!”

WOBBLE and WOBBLE AREA

REAR SIGHT andAIMING POINT is blurred.

“EMPTY-LUNG TECHNIQUE”

TRIGGER PRESS

SHOOTHOLD BREATHNATURAL RESPERATORY

PAUSE

when firing at a single target:

NOTE: NATURAL POINT OF AIM (NPA) - The most relaxed position for holding a pistol where the sight picture will consistently go back to the aiming point in a natural manner.

4. BREATH CONTROL – To attain accuracy, the firer must learn to hold his breath properly at any time during the breathing cycle.

“QUARTERS-FULL TECHNIQUE”

TRIGGER PRESS

SHOOTTARGET

HOLD

TRIGGER PRESS

SHOOT

TARGET

when firing at multiple targets:

NOTE: NATURAL POINT OF AIM (NPA) - The most relaxed position for holding a pistol where the sight picture will consistently go back to the aiming point in a natural manner.

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5. TRIGGER PRESS – The independent movement of the trigger finger in applying increasing

pressure on the trigger straight to the rear, without disturbing the sight alignment until the weapon fires.

Types of Trigger Motion

1. Interrupted Trigger Motion- Commonly used during Precision Shooting.

NOTE: TRIGGER PRESSURE POINT is the contact between the trigger and trigger finger; usually located between the tip of the Index finger and the first joint.

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2. Uninterrupted Trigger Motion- Commonly used during Practical Shooting and Multiple target engagement

FOLLOW THROUGH – is the continues application of all marksmanship fundamentals BEFORE,

DURING and AFTER firing a live round.

CALLING THE SHOT - is the ability of the shooter to determine the Point of Impact (POI) of the projectile with respect to his Point of Aim (POA).

This can only be achieved by determining the FINAL FOCUS POINT (exact location of the sight picture at the instant the weapon fires)

ESTABLISHING A SYSTEM OF FIRING ONE (1) ROUND 1. Get your GRIP 2. Establish your STANCE 3. Hold your BREATH properly 4. Get your Sight Picture / AIM 5. PRESS your trigger straight to the rear 6. FOLLOW THROUGH and CALL YOUR SHOT

“A shooter using One (kind) pistol, same Ammo, One Aiming Point and One SYSTEM should produce One Hole (Touching Shot-Group)..!”

- FOUR (4) CARDINAL RULES

OF GUN SAFETY- MEANING/TRIAD OF

MARKSMANSHIP

- 5 FUNDAMENTALS OF MARKSMANSHIP

SUMMARY

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