FOREWORD

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.

This publication was prepared in compliance with that portion of the mission of the United States Army Marksmanship Unit which requires the continuing improvement of training methods and techniques so as to raise the standards of pistol marksmanship skill in the United States Army.

The information published in this book is not for sale and/or resale for commercial purposes but is intended for furthering the aims and objectives of the civilian/military marksmanship programs being conducted in the United States.

Suggestions, criticism, or comments that will contribute to attaining these objectives are solicited and may be directed to the Commanding Officer, USAMU, Fort Benning, Georgia 31905.

STANLEY PARMENTIER
Colonel, Infantry Commanding


Special thanks to Richard Harbordt for taking the time and doing an excellent job of scanning the text and pictures from an original manual and to Chuck Falls for making it available to Bullseye-L subscribers.



TABLE OF CONTENTS

FUNDAMENTALS OF PISTOL MARKSMANSHIP CHAPTER I - ATTAINING A 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 RELEVANT TO SIGHTING GLOSSARY - A GLOSSARY OF TERMS FOUND WITHIN THIS MANUAL

COMPETITIVE SHOOTING NETWORK INDEX