Technical – Pistol

Pistol Basics

We all have to start somewhere and this is the place. We’ll look at a few of the components that are used to place a shot on a target. Initially, you’ll need to put a lot of energy into thinking about how to perform each task. As time passes and you work hard, you’ll move from the conscious act to sub-conscious delivery. That’s when you’ll really start to shine as a shooter.

The basics include:

• Stance: How to stand steady and support the pistol.
• Position: How to point the pistol at the target.
• Grip: How to hold the pistol consistently.
• Sighting: Where to look, what are the different sight patterns, etc. for pistol.
• Minimum Arc of Movement: How to shoot on the move.
• Raising the Pistol in Sustained Fire Events: Where to look and how to raise in Timed and Rapid Fire Events.
• Breath Control: Suggestions on Breathing when firing your pistol.
• Trigger Control: Breaking your trigger smoothly.
• Follow Through: Keeping your pistol on target as the shot leaves the barrel.

Training Related Documents:

• Shooter Fault Terms and Definitions Document (Defines and Describes Common Shooter Errors)
• Pistol Shot Error Analysis Document (An aid determine what you may be doing wrong)
• Blank Annual Training Plan Chart (Chart for developing Annual Training Plan)