FUNDAMENTALS OF PISTOL MARKSMANSHIPINTRODUCTIONCHAPTER I - MINIMUM ARC OF MOVEMENTCHAPTER II - SIGHT ALIGNMENTCHAPTER III - TRIGGER CONTROLTECHNIQUES OF FIRECHAPTER IV - ESTABLISHING A SYSTEM CHAPTER V - SLOW FIRECHAPTER VI - SUSTAINED FIRECHAPTER VII - MENTAL DISCIPLINECOMPETITIVE PHYSICAL FITNESSCHAPTER VIII - PHYSICAL CONDITIONINGCHAPTER IX - DIET AND HEALTH OF THE COMPETITIVE PISTOL SHOOTERCHAPTER X - EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL, COFFEE, TOBACCO AND DRUGSSUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONANNEX II - OPTICAL PROPERTIES OF THE EYE 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.