Pistol Marksmanship

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.