BASIC

PISTOL
MARKSMANSHIP
TRAINING

SCOPE OF
PRESENTATION

- FOUR (4) CARDINAL

RULES
OF GUN SAFETY
- TRIAD OF
MARKSMANSHIP

- 5 FUNDAMENTALS OF
MARKSMANSHIP

OBJECTIVE:
To impart to the students the knowledge
on Gun Safety with respect to the Basic
Pistol Marksmanship Fundamentals.

Four CARDINAL RULES

of Gun Safety

FOUR (4) CARDINAL RULES OF

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.

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

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MARKSMANSHIP
Accuracy is Consistency!

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.

PISTOL
MARKSMANSH
1. Grip
IP
2.
Stance
FUNDAMENTA
3. Aiming
LS
4. Breath Control
5. Trigger Press

5 POINTS of CONTACT to
1.GRIP

proper
GRIP. fundamentals of Pistol Marksmanship. The weapon
Oneattain
of the most
important
must become an extension of the hand and arm; it should replace the finger in
pointing
an object.
1. TheatV-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.
A. One-Hand Grip

B. Two-Hand Grip

Fist Grip

Palm-Supported Grip/
Cup and Saucer Grip

Weaver 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

Types of Shooting Stance

A. One-hand Shooting Stance (Precision Stance)

B. Two-hand Shooting Stance

1. ISOSCELES

2. MODERN ISOSCELES

3. WEAVER

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
REAR SIGHT and
AIMING POINT is blurred.

WOBBLE and WOBBLE AREA

CORRECT SIGHT PICTURE

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

whenCONTROL
firing at a single
target:
4. BREATH
To
attain accuracy, the firer must learn to hold his breath

properly at any time during the breathing cycle.

EMPTY-LUNG TECHNIQUE

TRIGGER PRESS

NATURAL
RESPERATORY
PAUSE

HOLD BREATH

SHOOT

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.

when firing at multiple targets:

QUARTERS-FULL TECHNIQUE

TRIGGER PRESS
TRIGGER PRESS

HOLD

TARGET

SHOOT

SHOOT
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.

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

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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.

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)..!

SUMMARY
- FOUR (4) CARDINAL
RULES
OF GUN SAFETY
- MEANING/TRIAD OF
MARKSMANSHIP
- 5 FUNDAMENTALS OF
MARKSMANSHIP

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