Pistol Marksmanship: OFFICIAL Guide U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit

FUNDAMENTALS OF PISTOL MARKSMANSHIP INTRODUCTION CHAPTER I – MINIMUM ARC OF MOVEMENT CHAPTER II - SIGHT ALIGNMENT CHAPTER III – TRIGGER CONTROL TECHNIQUES OF FIRE CHAPTER IV – ESTABLISHING A SYSTEM CHAPTER V - SLOW FIRE CHAPTER VI – SUSTAINED FIRE CHAPTER VII - MENTAL DISCIPLINE COMPETITIVE PHYSICAL FITNESS CHAPTER VIII – PHYSICAL CONDITIONING CHAPTER IX - DIET AND HEALTH OF THE COMPETITIVE PISTOL SHOOTER CHAPTER X - EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL, COFFEE, TOBACCO AND DRUGS SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ANNEX II - OPTICAL PROPERTIES OF THE EYE The United States Army Marksmanship Unit has compiled this guide with the intent of providing assistance to pistol marksmen throughout the United States. Much of the information has been contributed by championship caliber U.S. Army pistol shooters and coaches. The text is designed for ready reference and contains the fundamentals of pistol marksmanship and the most advanced techniques known to these experts. The data presented represents a comprehensive coverage of the many facets of pistol marksmanship and related subjects. Portions of the information contained herein were obtained from the research of authoritative articles, personal interviews and observation of foreign competitions. Noteworthy contributions were received from many experienced persons closely associated with pistol activities not connected with military training. This guide is dedicated to the individual marksman who is seriously interested in improving his performance in the art of pistol competition.