The Basics of Pistol Shooting

by NRA

1991

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This handbook on pistol shooting is one in a series of NRA publications on the basics of shooting. Handbooks which provide basic instruction for other firearms, such as rifle, shotgun, and muzzleloader, are also part of this series. In addition, handbooks on personal protection and home firearm
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safety are available.

Courses in all of these subject areas are conducted by NRA certified instructors. For information, contact the education and training Division, National Rifle Association of America, 1600 Rhode Island Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036.

Contents

Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1 Pistol parts and operation
Chapter 2 Ammunition
Chapter 3 Using a pistol safeley
Chapter 4 Operating a pistol
Chapter 5 Cleaning, storing, and transporting a pistol
Chapter 6 Shooting fundamentals
Chapter 7 The first shooting position-Benchrest
Chapter 8 Other shooting positions
Chapter 9 Improving and maintaining shooting skills
Appendix A Buying a pistol
Appendix B Air pistol types and operation
Appendix C NRA Pistol Marksmanship Qualification Program
Appendix D Common shooting errors
Appendix E NRA resources
Appendix F NRA publications
Appendix G Facts about the NRA
Glossary
Index
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