Pistol Marksmanship

About this eBook

Author

United States. Marine Corps

Title

Pistol marksmanship

Original Publication

Albany: USMC Logistics Base, 2003.

Credits

Brian Coe and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Language

English

LoC Class

VE: Naval science: Marines

Subject

Pistol shooting -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Category

Text

Project Gutenberg

eBook-No. 75995

Release Date

April 30, 2025

Copyright

Public domain in the USA.

Contents

1. 1.Pistol Marksmanship — To Our Readers
2. 2.FOREWORD
3. 3.Table of Contents
4. 4.Chapter 1 The M9 Service Pistol — Functional Capabilities — Single-Action Mode — Double-Action Mode — Nomenclature — Major Components — Slide Assembly — Safety Features — Decocking/Safety Lever — Firing Pin Block — Half-Cock Notch — Cycle of Operation — Firing — Unlocking — Extracting — Ejecting — Cocking — Feeding — Chambering — Locking — Ammunition — Wearing of the M9 Service Pistol’s Gear — M12 Holster — M1 Ammunition Pocket — M7 Shoulder Holster — Assault Holster — Concealed Pistol Holster — Lanyard — Firing the M9 Service Pistol While Wearing Gloves — Preventive Maintenance — Pistol Disassembly — Disassembly of the Magazine — Inspection of the Pistol — Cleaning and Lubricating the Pistol — Pistol Re-assembly — Pistol Magazine Re-assembly — Safety/Function Check — User Serviceability Inspection — Pistol Maintenance in Adverse Conditions — Extreme Cold — Hot, Wet Climates — Hot, Dry Climates — Heavy Rain and Fording Operations — Amphibious Conditions
5. 5.Chapter 2 Weapons Handling — Safety Rules — Weapons Conditions — Determining a Weapon’s Condition — Checking the Round Indicator — Conducting a Chamber Check — Weapons Commands — Loading the Pistol — Making the Pistol Ready — Fire — Cease Fire — Unloading the Pistol — Unloading and Showing the Pistol Clear — Emptying the Magazine — Filling the Magazine — Reloading the Pistol — Dry Reload — Condition 1 Reload — Reloading Considerations — Remedial Action — Stoppage — Malfunction — Remedial Action — Audible Pop or Reduced Recoil — Weapons Carries — Alert — Ready — Weapons Transports — Holster Transport — Administrative Transport — Combat Mindset — Physical and Mental Preparation — Threat Levels — Transferring the Pistol — Show Clear Transfer — Condition Unknown Transfer
6. 6.Chapter 3 Fundamentals of Pistol Marksmanship — Aiming — Sight Alignment — Establishing Sight Alignment — Sight Picture — Relationship Between the Eye and the Sights — Trigger Control — Sight Alignment and Trigger Control — Grip — Trigger Finger Placement — Types of Trigger Control — Breath Control — Application of Marksmanship Fundamentals in Field Firing — Compression of the Fundamentals — Aiming — Trigger Control — Breath Control
7. 7.Chapter 4 Pistol Firing Positions and Grip — The Pistol Firing Position — Mobility — Observation of the Enemy — Stability — Pistol Firing Grip — Before Firing: Stabilize the Sights — During Firing: Allow Trigger Control — After Firing: Manage Recoil — Withdrawing the Pistol From the Holster — Weaver and Isosceles Variations — Standing Position — Weaver Standing Position — Isosceles Standing Position — Kneeling Position — Weaver Kneeling Position — Isosceles Kneeling Position — Prone Position — Weaver Prone Position — Isosceles Prone Position — Natural Body Alignment
8. 8.Chapter 5 Use of Cover and Concealment — Cover Materials — Dirt — Cinder Blocks — Trees, Logs, and Telephone Poles — Sandbags — Considerations for Firing From Cover — Adjusting the Firing Position — Applying the Weaver and Isosceles Variations — Keeping the Body Behind Cover — Providing Support for the Position and the Pistol — Changing Positions — Moving — Supported Firing Positions — Supported Prone — Supported Kneeling — Supported Standing — Locate and Engage Targets From Behind Cover — Pie Technique — Rollout Technique — Combining the Pie and Rollout Techniques
9. 9.Chapter 6 Presentation of the M9 Service Pistol — Sight Alignment/Sight Picture — Presentation From the Carries and Holsters — Presentation From the Ready — Presentation From the Alert — Presentation From a Holster Transport — Presentation While Assuming the Kneeling Position — From the Ready — From the Alert (Arms Straight) — From the Alert (Close Quarters, Elbows Bent) — From the Holster Transport — Presentation While Assuming the Prone Position — Isosceles Prone — Weaver Prone — Search and Assess
10. 10.Chapter 7 Pistol Engagement Techniques — Target Detection — Movement — Sound — Improper Camouflage — Techniques of Fire — Double and Single Action Firing — Single Action or Double Action Firing Factors — Two-Shot Technique — Slow Fire Technique — Re-engagement Techniques — Slow Fire Technique — Two-Shot Technique — Offset Aiming — Multiple Targets — Combat Mindset — Prioritizing Targets — Engaging Multiple Targets — Moving Targets — Types of Moving Targets — Leads for Moving Targets — Methods of Engagement — Applying the Fundamentals of Marksmanship
11. 11.Chapter 8 One-Handed Techniques — Presentation and Shooting — Adjustment of the Standing Position — Searching and Assessing After Firing — Reloading — Dry Reload — Condition 1 Reload — Remedial Action — Presentation From the Holster With the Weak Hand — Method One: Pistol Rotation — Method Two: Hand Rotation — Method Three: Knee Placement — Transferring the Pistol From One Hand to the Other
12. 12.Chapter 9 Advanced Techniques — Shooting on the Move — Moving With the Pistol — Moving: The Glide Technique — Engaging Targets: Using the Pistol Sights — Continuing to Move — Reloading and Stoppages — Turn and Fire — Engaging Targets 90 Degrees to the Right and Left — Engaging Targets 180 Degrees to the Rear
13. 13.Chapter 10 Low Light and Darkness Techniques — Combat Mindset — Night Vision Adaptation and Maintenance — Night Vision Adaptation — Night Vision Maintenance — Target Detection Techniques — Off-Center Vision — Scanning/Figure Eight Scan — Effects of Illumination — Acquiring Targets at Night — Sight Alignment/Sight Picture — Flashlights — Types of Flashlights — Activation Devices — Types of Lenses — Target Detection — Target Engagement

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