A GUIDE TO ACCURATE SHOOTING
FIRING SKILL MANUAL
CENTRAL RESERVE POLICE FORCE
A GUIDE TO ACCURATE SHOOTING
FIRING SKILL MANUAL
CENTRAL RESERVE POLICE FORCE
INTRODUCTION
1. Firing reflects the personality of a soldier and at the
same time develops the personality of a soldier. Shooting is a
learned skill and by learning this skill one can enhance his
professional efficiency on the ground. No amount of
outdoor/indoor training is going to be useful to a soldier, till
he acquires the skill of good shooting. The aim of all shooting
in the force is ―Shoot to kill‖ which implies, one has to be a
perfect shot in a hostile environment.
Definitions
2. Group - If a firer fires three or more than three
rounds with his weapon at one given range, in the
same position, maintaining the same hold and point
of aim then the pattern of bullets formed on the
target is called a GROUP. Essentials of obtaining a
group are:(a)
Firing
(b)
Three or more rounds
(c)
His weapon
(d)
One range
(e)
Same position
(f)
Maintaining the same hold and point of aim.
(g)
3. Normal Group
To make a firer understand his normal group
capability, make him fire several groups from 100
yards from a given firing position on a number of
targets spread over a period of time. The average
group size of the groups formed would be the normal
group capability of the firer.
(2)
4. Principles of a Group
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
With increase in range, the group size also increases
The size of the group depends on the condition of the
weapon, ammunition and skills of the firer.
Group can be formed anywhere on the target
While firing a group, the position, hold and aim are not
changed
The MPI of the group is formed on the basis of the
applied range on the weapon and actual range of the
target.
While firing a group, the compensation for wind, light
etc in not given
After correct zeroing the MPI of the group can be shifted
anywhere on the target
5. Zeroing The process of giving corrections and
bringing the MPI of the group on the centre of the target or
the point of aim is called zeroing. While zeroing a weapon the
foresight is moved towards the error and the back sight is
moved against the error
6. Marksman Ship
Ability of a firer (especially a
constable) to aim and hit at the given mark (target)
accurately.
7. Battle shot
A battle shot is a fit, trained soldier,
who under all conditions of combat can detect the enemy, use
ground for fire and move, keep his weapon in action and
shoot accurately using tactically appropriate rates of fire.
(3)
8. Jerk
To make the rifle fire at certain times, a firer
rapidly applies pressure on the trigger. The resultant
group is formed in 4 O‘ clock line which is due to Jerk.
9. Buck When a firer in order to take up the recoil just
before the weapon fires, tenses his shoulder muscles
and moves the shoulder forward to meet the recoil, the
resultant group is formed in the 7 O‘ clock line which is
caused due to Bucking
10. Flinch
The firer closes his eye and moves his head
backwards due to the anticipated recoil and blast when
the round is fired. The resultant group is formed in the
11 O‘ clock line which is termed as flinch.
(4)
(a) Mechanical Zero Turn the elevation wheel (Fore
Sight) all the way down to the lowest setting and
have the windage knob (Back sight) set to the dead
centre.
(b) Zeroing a service rifle
(i) once you have set your weapon to mechanical
zero, take your rifle to any distance and fire at
least three shots on the target following the
fundamentals of firing, on a calm day without
any wind that might cause lateral movement of
the bullet flight.
11. Sight alignment Placing the foresight tip right in the
centre of the back sight aperture is called sight
alignment.
(ii)
12. Sight picture when foresight tip is placed right in the
centre of the back sight aperture and then aligned to
the centre of the target(POA).
OR
(iii) Now, draw a line from a centre of each bullet
hole across the midpoint of opposite lines, where
these lines cross one another is the MPI of your
group. See Fig (b)
An imaginary line joining the centre of the back sight
aperture, the foresight and the centre of the target
(POA) is called sight picture
13 How to zero the service rifle?
It is always beneficial to set your service rifle to
mechanical zero before you actually zero it.
Once you have fired three shots on the
target; draw lines between the centers of each
bullet hole on the target. See Fig(a)
(iv) Using the MPI, adjust the elevation (up or down)
and the windage (left and right )to bring the MPI
close to the POA and keep a record of this.
(5)
(6)
arc; then you are using excess muscle power to handle
the weapon to sustain the recoil. You cannot suppress
the recoil 100% but can certainly manage it to certain
extent.
(c) Make sure you are not shifting your grip or slapping
the trigger for consecutive shots.
(d) Fire at longer distances than you normally do; then
bring your target closer.
(e) Don‘t visualize yourself shooting at the target;
visualize yourself shooting into the target.
(v)
The zeroing of your service rifle may also be
different for different positions you fire from,
therefore it is recommended to zero your weapon
from a position you frequently fire form.
14. ACCURACY TRICKS
(a)
If you can see the muzzle flash; you can be sure
that you were not blinking and were properly focusing
on the sight, if you don‘t see the flash; check to see
what your eyes were doing.
(b)
Watch the sights after the shot is released; note
that it goes straight up and comes back straight down
after the recoil. If the sights do anything else eg.pause
at
the
top
of
the
recoil
arc,
moves
sideways,‖bounce‖around at the bottom of the recoil
15. Try and fire in stressful situations to achieve better
results in field and in normal situations. Given below is
the standard pistol course to develop your firing skills.
16. STANDARD COURSE TO IMPROVE PISTOL FIRING
SKILLS.
STAGE-I
Target
-
CQB
Ammunition -
Three magazines loaded with three rounds
each (Total nine rounds)
Scoring
10points for hit in a smallest ring and
likewise 5points for hit in anywhere on
the target.
-
(7)
Time allotted
- 20 sec
(8)
17. Ingredients of a Marksman
Starting point - 25 yards
(a)
Start with a loaded weapon at 25yards line. On command
fire, the firer draws weapon and fires 3rds in prone position,
changes magazine and fires 3rds in kneeling position,
changes magazine and fires remaining 3rds in standing
position.
(b)
STAGE-II
Repeat STAGE-I from 15yards
STAGE-III
Target-
CQB
Ammunition-
10rds
Scoring-
10points for hit in a smallest ring and
likewise 5points for hit in anywhere on the
target.
Time allottedStarting point-
15 sec
15yards to 10 yards
Starts with a loaded weapon at 15yards. On command, firer
moves to 10 yards firing line; draws weapon; cocks and fires
from 10 yards in 15 seconds in standing position.
Repeat stage –III till 85% results are achieved.
Should be proficient in weapon handling
(achieved by practicing one minute drills).
Should understand the basics of good shooting
(c) Ability to fire an acceptable group from various
positions
(d) Ability to correct fire for accuracy
(e) Aiming off for wind, snap and moving target
engagement within stipulated time
(f) Ability to achieve battle skills
18. Stages of Marksman Ship Training
(a)
Preliminary Stage
(i) Squad post training
(ii) Firing on short range
(b)
Basic Marksman Ship Training
(i)
Preparatory Stage
(aa) Grouping & Zeroing from 100 Mtrs
(ab) Application fire
(ii)
Basic ARCF
(iii) Combat Marksman Ship
(aa) IWT Class
(ab) Combat Range Course
(ac) Field Firing
19. Burst Group Analysis:-
(9)
(10)
Type of Group
Reasons
(a)
Vertical below
point of aim
Pushing Weapon forward
(b)
Vertical above
point of aim
Pulling weapon
backwards
(c) Two distinct
groups
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Tightening or loosening
hold
(ii) Focusing on a single object.
In this method the firer keeps both eyes open
and focuses and aligns any object at the front
say a pencil and closes one eye after the other
simultaneously. The eye which keeps the object
at the same position is regarded as the
dominating eye of the firer.
21.
FUNDAMENTALS OF ACCURATE FIRING
(a)
Stance Proper alignment of the body, the hand
and gun with the target is called stance.
To ensure good firing skills, one has to identify
his own physical capability; to begin with one
has to determine his dominating or master eye
for good shooting
It is important to determine the dominating eye
to
gain the perfect alignment during aiming.
Majority have the right eye as the dominating
eye. There are normally two methods to
determine the dominating eye as under:-
(b)
Grip Catch the gun between the V formed by
the thumb and the index finger of the shooting
hand on the back of the grip and overlap the
shooting hand with the other hand in such a way
that all the fingers of the other hand overlap all
the fingers of the shooting hand and the thumb
of the left and partially holds the wrist of the
shooting hand and the right thumb points at the
target.
(i) Miller’s cone method.
(C) Breath control It is essential to minimize the
body movement while you are shooting. It is
recommended that you take a breath between
shots; release out enough air to be comfortable to
shoot.
DETERMINING THE DOMINATING EYE
a)
b)
In this method the firer extends both his hands
and brings them in front of both eyes open and
leaving a small space between the hands. While
seeing any object at a distance they bring both
the hands closer to the eyes. The eye towards
which both the hands approach automatically is
regarded as the dominating eye of the firer.
(d) Sight Alignment A relationship between the
foresight and rear sight. The top of the fore sight
(11)
should be even with the top of the rear sight. (See
illustration).
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(e)
Trigger If you can avoid jerking the trigger, you
can get good results on the target. Triggering
should be gradual.
(f).
One of the important physical aspects of shooting
skill is to take proper stance/position and the
grip on the weapon. Different weapons have been
chosen to show stance and holding style by firers
in succeeding paras
FIRING TECHNIQUE FOR PISTOL SHOOTING
(a) PISTOL SINGLE HAND FIRING TECHNIQUE
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
(vi)
Be Familiar with your pistol.
Know your master eye .
Grip your pistol in between the thumb and index
finger
The pistol grip should get stuck to the large
muscle
of the thumb and hold the weapon
firmly but not too tight
Index finger on the trigger
Stand sideways to the target.
(12)
(vii) Obtain the sight alignment
(viii) Get the sight picture and get back to the sight
alignment
(ix) Index finger on the trigger
(x) Control your breathing
(xi) Apply continuous/gradual pressure on the trigger
(xii) Check your result on the target
(xiii) Study it
(xiv) Take advise from qualified instructor
(xv) Take dry practice to correct your mistakes
(xvi) Fire live rounds to recheck what you have
learnt
(xvii) Note down your result for future
(b) PISTOL BOTH HANDS FIRNING TECHNIQUE
(i)
Two hands grip Put the gun between the V
formed by the thumb and the index finger of
the shooting hand on the back of the grip
and overlap the shooting hand with the
other hand in such a way that all the
fingers of the other hand overlap all the
fingers of the shooting hand and the thumb
(13)
(14)
of the left hand partially holds the wrist of
the shooting hand and the right thumb
points at the target.
(ii)
Elbows Both the elbows should be locked,
making your arms point straight out.
(iii)
Feet Both feet should be shoulder width
apart, maintaining centre of gravity.
(iv)
(v)
(vi)
(vii)
(viii)
(ix)
(x)
(xi)
(xii)
(xiii)
(xiv)
Be familiar with your pistol
Know your master eye
Carry out dry practice before live firing
continuously
Get the sight alignment
Obtain sight picture
Get back to sight alignment
Index finger on the trigger
Control your breathing
Apply continuous/gradual pressure on the
trigger
Check your result on the target
Study it
(xv)
(xvi)
(xvii)
Take advise from qualified instructor
Take dry practice to correct your mistakes
Fire live rounds to recheck what you have
learnt
(xviii) Note down your result for future
(c)
FIRING PISTOL IN STANDING POSITION
(i)
(ii)
Hold your pistol with your master hand
Both hands grip on the pistol as explained
above
(iii) Body weight forward
(iv) Get the sight alignment
(v)
Obtain sight picture
(vi) Get back to sight alignment
(vii) Index finger on the trigger
(viii) Control your breathing
(ix) Apply continuous/gradual pressure on the
trigger
(x)
Check your result on the target
(xi) Study it
(xii) Take advise from qualified instructor
(xiii) Take dry practice to correct your mistakes
(xiv) Fire live rounds to recheck what you have
learnt
(xv) Note down your result for future
(d)
FIRING PISTOL IN BATTLE CROUCH
POSITION
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
Hold your pistol in your master hand
Right foot forward towards the target
Front foot slightly bent from knee
(15)
(iv) Body weight forward
(v) Chest should be open
(vi) Right hand elbow bent and touching the torso
and locked with the bicep muscle.
(vii) Both eyes are open
(viii) Take natural alignment to the target
(ix) Supporting hand placed on the back side
(x) Cover target with your body
(xi) Align weapon on the target time and again
(xii) Index finger on the trigger
(xiii) Eyes on the target
(xiv) While you control your breath apply
continuous/gradual pressure on the trigger
(xv) Apply the above sequence to every
consecutive shot you fire
(xvi ) Study it
(xvii) Take advice from qualified instructor
(xix) Take dry practice to correct your mistakes
(xix) Fire live rounds to recheck what you have
learnt
(xx) Note down your result for future
(e)
FIRING WITH PISTOL IN KNEELING POSITION
(i)
Hold your pistol in your master hand
(ii)
Both hands grip on your pistol
(iii)
Left foot forward
(iv)
Right knee on the ground and to the right
side of the body
(Without support)
(With support)
(16)
(v ) Master eye is open
(vi) Get the sight alignment
(vii) Obtain sight picture
(viii) Get back to sight alignment
(ix) Index finger on the trigger
(x) Control your breathing
(xi) Apply continuous/gradual pressure on the
trigger
(xii) Check your result on the target
(xiii) Study it
(xiv) Take advice from qualified instructor
(xv) Take dry practice to correct your mistakes
(xvi) Fire live rounds to recheck what you have
learnt
(xvi) Note down your result for future
(f)
FIRING PISTOL IN PRONE POSTION
(i)
Un holster your pistol and take prone
position, check your position
(ii) Position should be comfortable
(iii) Hold your weapon in both hand stance
(iv) Don‘t take extra support
(v)
Body should be facing the target
(vi) Both legs are opened with ankles touching
ground
(vii) Chest up
(viii) Don‘t touch the weapon on the ground
(ix) Both arms stretched and as close as
possible to each other.
(17)
(x) Get the sight alignment
(xi) Obtain sight picture
(xii) Get back to sight alignment
(xiii) Index finger on the trigger
(xiv) Control your breathing
(18)
(iv)
(v)
(vi)
(vii)
Stand sideways to the target.
Both feet should be shoulder width apart
Body weight to fall on the centre of gravity
Butt fixed on the right shoulder
(xv) Apply continuous/gradual pressure on the
trigger
(xvi) Check your result on the target
(xvii) Study it
(xviii) Take advice from qualified instructor
(xix) Take dry practice to correct your mistakes
(xx) Fire live rounds to recheck what you have
learnt
(xxi) Note down your result for future
23.
BASIC KNOWLWDGE OF5.56 MM INSAS RIFLE
BEFORE FIRING
(a) Know your weapon
(b) Know its stoppages
(c)
Know how to remove the stoppages
24.
VARIOUS
FIRING
POSITIONS
ADOPTED
WHILE FIRING 5.56 INSAS RIFLE ARE
ENUMERATED BELOW
(a)
STANDING POSITION
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
Hold your weapon in the master
hand
Adjust your sling before firing
Supporting hand should be on the
front hand guard
(viii)
(ix)
(x)
(xi)
(xii)
(xiii)
(xiv)
(xv)
Take natural alignment with the target
Master eye is open
Get the sight alignment
Obtain sight picture
Get back to sight alignment
Index finger on the trigger
Control your breathing
Apply continuous/gradual pressure on the
trigger
(xvi) Check your result on the target
(xvii) Study it
(xviii) Take advise from qualified instructor
(xix)
Take dry practice to correct your mistakes
(xx)
Fire live rounds to recheck what you have
learnt
(xxi)
Note down your result for future
(19)
(b)
(20)
KNEELING POSITION
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(xviii) Take dry practice to correct your mistakes
(xix) Fire live rounds to recheck what you have
learnt
(xx)
Note down your result for future
Hold your weapon in your master hand
Left foot forward pointing at the target
Left knee raised above the ground
(c)
PRONE POSITION
(i)
(ii)
(iv)
(v)
(vi)
(vii)
(viii)
(ix)
(x)
(xi)
(xii)
(xiii)
(xiv)
Right knee on the ground
Body to be suspended on the right foot.
Butt fixed on the right shoulder
Take natural alignment.
Master eye is open
Get the sight alignment
Obtain sight picture
Get back to sight alignment
Index finger on the trigger
Control your breathing
Apply continuous/gradual pressure on the
trigger
(xv) Check your result on the target
(xvi) Study it
(xvii) Take advise from qualified instructor
Hold your weapon in your master hand
Hold the rifle with front hand guard with
your left hand then take left foot forward
and lie down on the ground with the help
of your right hand
(iii) Your body should be at an angle with line
of fire.
(iv)
Legs to be open with ankle touching
ground.
(v)
Hold the pistol grip with right hand.
(vi)
Chest up
(vii) Don‘t touch weapon on the ground
(viii) Weapon fixed on the right shoulder
(ix)
(x)
(xi)
(xii)
(xiii)
Master eye is open
Take a natural alignment
Get the sight alignment
Obtain sight picture
Get back to sight alignment
(21)
(22)
(xiv)
(xv)
(xvi)
Index finger on the trigger
Control your breathing
Apply continuous/gradual pressure on the
trigger
(xvii) Check your result on the target
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
(xviii) Study it
(xix)
Take advise from qualified instructor
(xx)
Take dry practice to correct your mistakes
(xxi) Fire live rounds to recheck what you have
learnt
(xxii) Note down your result for future
25.
(j)
(k)
(l)
(m)
FIRING TECHINIQUE WITH 7.62 MM AKM ASAULT
RIFLE
FIRING TECHINIQUE WITH SLR 7.62 MM
Get back to sight alignment
Index finger on the trigger
Control your breathing
Apply continuous /gradual pressure on the
trigger
Check your result on the target
Study it
Take advise from qualified instructor
Take dry practice to correct your mistakes
Fire live rounds to recheck what you have learnt
Note down your result for future.
(n)
(o)
(p)
(q)
(r)
(s)
Same as 5.56INSAS RIFLE given in para 20 above
26.
Keep the butt stuck properly to the right
shoulder
Take natural alignment.
Master eye open
Get the sight alignment
Obtain sight picture
28.
FIRING TECHNIQUE WITH 9 MM CARBINE
MACHINE GUN
Same as 5.56INSAS RIFLE given in para 20 above
27.
FIRING WITH 7.62 MM/5.56MM LMG IN PRONE
POSITION
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
LMG No- 1 has to get his feet joined with his
body.
The gun and the body and the target are in one
straight line.
No.1holds the small of the butt with the left hand
and pistol grip with right hand
Position should be comfortable.
Various positions adopted in firing 9mm carbine
machine gun are as given below:(a)
STANDING POSITION
(i) Hold your weapon in the master hand
(ii) Adjust your sling before firing
(iii) Supporting hand should be on front hand
guard
(iv) Stand sideways to the target.
(v) Both feet should be shoulder width apart
(23)
(vi)
(vii)
(viii)
(ix)
(x)
(xi)
(xii)
Body weight to fall on the centre of gravity
Butt fixed on the right shoulder
Take natural alignment.
Master eye is open
Get the sight alignment
Obtain sight picture
Get back to sight alignment
(24)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
(vi)
(vii)
(viii)
(xiii) Index finger on the trigger
(xiv) Control your breathing
(xv) Apply continuous/gradual pressure on trigger
(xvi) Check your result on the target
(xvii) Study it
(xviii) Take advice from qualified instructor
(xix) Take dry practice to correct your mistakes
(xx) Fire live rounds to recheck what you have learnt
(xxi) Note down your result for future
(b)
BATTLE CROUCH POSITION
(i)
(ii)
Hold your weapon in your master hand
Left foot forward towards the target
Front foot slightly bent from knee depending
upon the height of the target
Body weight forward
Chest should be open
Right hand elbow bent and to touch the torso
and locked with the bicep muscle
Both eyes are open
Take natural alignment to the target with the
help of the left hand but do not hold the weapon
with left hand too tight
(ix)
Cover target with your body
(x)
Align weapon on the target time and again
(xi)
Index finger on the trigger
(xii)
Eyes on the target
(xiii)
While you control your breath apply
continuous/gradual pressure on the trigger
(xiv) Apply the above sequence to every consecutive
shot you fire.
(xv)
While engaging multi targets move the upper
body block rather than moving the carbine.
((xvi) Check your result on the target
(xvii) Study it
(xvii) Take advice from qualified instructor
(xxi) Take dry practice to correct your mistakes
(xx)
Fire live rounds to recheck what you have learnt
(xxi) Note down your result for future
(25)
(c)
(26)
KNEELING POSITION
Hold your weapon in your master hand
Left foot forward pointing at the target
Left knee raised above the ground
Right knee on the ground
Body to be suspended on the right foot.
Butt fixed on the right shoulder
Take natural alignment.
Master eye is open
Get the sight alignment
Obtain sight picture
Get back to sight alignment
Index finger on the trigger
Control your breath
Apply continuous/gradual pressure on the
trigger
(xv) Check your result on the target
(xvi) Study it
(xvii) Take advice from qualified instructor
(xviii) Take dry practice to correct your mistakes
(xix) Fire live rounds to recheck what you have learnt
(xx)
Note down your result for future
(v)
(vi)
(vii)
(viii)
(ix)
(x)
(xi)
(xii)
(xiii)
(xiv)
(xv)
Chest up
Don‘t touch weapon on the ground
Weapon fixed on the right shoulder
Master eye is open
Take a natural alignment
Get the sight alignment
Obtain sight picture
Get back to sight alignment
Index finger on the trigger
Control your breath
Apply continuous/gradual pressure on the
trigger
(xvi) Check your result on the target
(xvii) Study it
(xviii) Take advice from qualified instructor
(xix) Take dry practice to correct your mistakes
(xx) Fire live rounds to recheck what you have learnt
(xxi) Note down your result for future
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
(vi)
(vii)
(viii)
(ix)
(x)
(xi)
(xii)
(xiii)
(xiv)
(d)
PRONE POSITION
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
Hold the carbine with front hand guard with your
left hand and then take left foot forward and lie
down on the ground with the help of your right
hand
Your body should be at an angle with line of fire.
Legs to be open with ankle touching ground.
Hold the pistol grip with right hand.
29.
QUALITIES REQUIRED FOR A GOOD FIRER
(a) Physical presence
(b) Mental attitude -------- ―I can do it‖
(c)
Positive approach
(d) Positive thinking
(e)
Confidence
(f)
Concentration
(g)
Patience
(h) Dedication
(i)
Determination
(j)
Persistence
(k) Motivation
(l)
Aggressive spirit
(m) Ability to work in stressful situations
(27)
30.
(28)
TOP SIX BAD HABBITS OF A FIRER
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(i) Not looking at the sights.
(ii) Holding too long.
(iii) Improper grip or position.
(iv) Anticipation.
(v) Loss of concentration.
(vi) Anxiety.
31.
(b)
DURING FIRE
(i)
Concentrate on the firer
(ii)
Call out miss and hit targets
(iii) Should catch mistakes during fire
(c)
AFTER FIRING
(i)
Compare miss and hit targets to gather the
data on mistakes committed by the firer.
(ii)
Maintain the firing records
(iii) Provide guidance to the firer
QUALITIES OF A GOOD COACH
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Should be a good firer himself
One who can detect mistakes
Cool, calm who encourages the firer
Should know his job/subject particularly
(i) Principles of small arms fire
(ii) Arms and ammunition
(iii) Principles of grouping
(iv) Know how to analyze a group
(v) Operate and train on SATS (Small Arms
Training Simulator)
32. INSTRUCTIONS FOR COACHES
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
33.
Know the standard of the firer
Observe the position of the firer
If required take position with the firer
Coaching should be as per requirement
Know the firer‘s standard
One who encourages the firer
Tell mistakes simultaneously/immediately
34.
SYSTEMATIC PROCEDURE TO IMPROVE FIRING
SKILLS
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COACHING
(a)
BEFORE FIRING
(j)
Follow a progressive training programme
Use good quality of weapons
Have sufficient amount of ammunition
Use protective gear (Ear muff, goggles,)
Regular availability of range
Training environment to be healthy
Qualified /dedicated instructors
Qualified /dedicated supporting staff
Muscles memory exercise(Regular musketry to
enhance neuromuscular coordination between
muscles functioning to hold the weapon; the
sight focusing and the trigger operation)
Visualization exercise
(29)
(k)
(l)
(m)
(n)
(o)
(p)
(q)
(r)
(s)
(t)
(u)
(v)
(w)
35.
Maintenance of personnel profiles
TRG under ABCDEFG procedure which stands for
(i)
A-ACTUAL FIRING
(ii)
B-BUDDY FIRING
(iii) C-CONE FIRING
(iv)
D-DISMANTLING
(v)
E-EMERGENCY DRILL
(vi)
F-FREEZING EXERCISE
(vii) G-GROUND CLEARANCE.
(b)
Error in holding
(i) Loose or too tight a
grip on weapon.
(ii) Incorrect placement
of supporting hand
(iii) Butt not fixed
properly on the
shoulder.
(iv )Improper placement
of cheek on the butt
(c)
Errors in Aiming
(i) Incorrect sight
alignment.
(ii) Incorrect sight
picture.
(iii) Foresight aligned
right
(iv) Foresight aligned
left
(v) Foresight canted up
(vi) Foresight canted
down
(vii) Focus on target
Error in breathing
(i) Breathing while
firing
(ii )Holding breath for
too long
(iii) Stress
(iv) Uncomfortable
firing position
MAJOR MISTAKES COMMITED BY THE FIRERS
AND CORRECTIVE MEASURES.
SNO
(a)
Blank Target exercise
Aiming box exercise
Aiming corrector exercise
Tin Disc exercise
Ball and dummy exercise
SATS.(Small Arms Training Simulator)
Corrective measures
Dry practice in front of the mirror
Buddy training
Analyze /rectify mistakes
Video recording is helpful
(30)
MISTAKES
COMMITTED
Error in stance in
various positions
CORRECTIVE MEASURE
Check your position, feet
shoulder width apart, body
be comfortable in lying
position. Check for natural
alignment with the target
(d)
(i) Grip on the weapon be
moderately firm.
(ii) Do not hold the weapon
tightly with the
supporting hand just
give necessary support
only.
(iii) Keep the butt stuck
properly to the
shoulder without
frequently moving it.
(iv) Place the cheek properly
on the rifle butt.
(i) Obtain correct sight
alignment
(ii) Obtain correct sight
picture.
(iii) To (vi) Align the sights
perfectly.(See fig.)
(vii) Concentrate more on
sights rather than on
the target
(i) Hold the breath for a
moment while you
fire
(ii) Breathing be normal
(iii) Don‘t be stressed
while you fire.
(iv) Make a comfortable
firing position.
(31)
(e)
Errors in trigger
operation
(i) Incorrect
placement of index
finger
(ii) Pulling trigger
frequently
(iii) Too quick on the
trigger.
(iv) Interrupted trigger
pulling
(v) Jerking
(f)
Other common errors
(i) Bucking-Anticipate
the recoil and
countering it by
moving the shoulder
forward on the butt.
(ii) FlinchingAnticipating the recoil
and closing the eyes
and moving head
(32)
(i) Trigger finger be
placed correctly on
the trigger at the first
phalange of the index
finger
(ii) Press the trigger
continuously
/gradually
(iii) Press the trigger only
after you get perfect
sight alignment.
(iv) While you are
pressing the trigger, do
not stop in between.
(v) Be continuous/
gradual on the trigger.
(i) Do not be scared of
the thrust of the
recoil.
(ii) Keep the eye open
till the bullet leaves
the barrel.
(g)
Common errors during
follow through
(i) Immediately leaves
the sight picture
after every shot fired
(ii) Finger off the trigger
immediately after
shot is fired
(iii) Leaves point of aim
immediately after
shot is fired
(iv) Changes position of
weapon after firing
(i) Maintain sight picture
for a few seconds after
each shot is fired.
(ii) Do not take the finger
off the trigger
immediately after
firing the shot.
(iii) Maintain the sight
picture at the POA till
the end
(iv) Do not take weapon
off the target
immediately after
firing the shot. Wait
and see where the
sights get stationary.
36. ASSESSMENT OF ERRORS FROM GROUPS MADE ON
THE TARGET BY THE FIRER
SlN
O
(a)
(b)
(c)
TYPE OF
GROUP ON
THE TARGET
Small vertical
group
Small
horizontal
group
Long vertical
group[
TYPE OF
ERRORS
CORRECTIVE
MEASURES
Error on
sight
picture
-do-
Maintain correct sight
picture see
See Fig(a)
-do-
Error on
sight
alignment
Maintain correct sight
alignment
See fig(c)
(33)
(d)
(e)
Long
horizontal
group
Bifocal group
-do-
(34)
-do-
37 ILLUSTRATION OF THE GROUPS ON THE TARGET
WITH MISTAKES COMMITTED BY THE FIRER
(a) Group on the target
Frequentl
y shifting
the focus
from sight
alignment
to target
and back
Keep focused on sight
alignment
and maintain the sight
picture
See Fig(e)
Fig (a)
Type of the Group:
Mistake
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
Scattered
group
Forgetti Keep in mind the
ng the
fundamentals of firing
fundame while you fire
nt—als
See Fig(f)
of firing
MPI at 11 ‗O‘ Flinchin Do not close eyes at the
clock
g
time of
fire See Fig(g)
MPI at 7 ‗O‘
Bucking Do not anticipate recoil
clock
See Fig(h)
MPI at 4 ‗O‘
Jerking
Be continuous /gradual
clock
on the
trigger. See Fig(i)
:
Small Vertical Group
Sight Picture
(b) Group on the target
Fig (b)
Name of the Group: Small Horizontal Group
Mistake
: Sight Picture
(35)
(36)
(f) Group on the target
(c) Group on the target
Fig (c)
Type of the Group: Long Vertical Group
Mistake
: Sight Alignment
(d) Group on the target
Fig (d)
Type of the Group: Long Horizontal Group
Mistake
: Sight Alignment
Fig (f)
Type of the Group: Scattered Group
Mistake
: Forget basic principle of firing
(g) Group on the target
Fig (g)
Location of the MPI:
11 O CLOCK
Mistake
: Flinching
(h) Group on the target
(e) Group on the target
Fig (e)
Type of the Group:
Bifocal Group
Mistake: Frequently shifting focus on sight picture
and target.
Fig (h)
Location of the MPI:
7 O CLOCK
Mistake
: Bucking
(37)
(38)
(i)Group on the target
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
Fig (i)
Location of the MPI:
Mistake
: Jerking
(f)
4 O CLOCK
(g)
40.
38.
EXERCISES FOR IMPROVEMENT OF FIRER
The under mentioned exercises be carried out
regularly under the supervision of a coach. So that
corrective action is taken simultaneously
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
39.
Tin Disc exercise
Blank target exercise
Trigger control exercise
Ball and dummy exercise
Aiming box exercise
Aiming corrector
SATS(Small Arms Training Simulator)
A SHORT TRAINING CAPSULE TO IMPROVE
FIRING SKILLS OF PISTOL
Here is a small training exercise that can work
wonders to improve your firing skills which is
called the ―ONE TWO‖ method.
Count out loud =ONE TWO
Now do it again faster=ONE TWO
And again faster= ONE TWO.
Now hold your pistol in both hand position with
pistol pointing below the target.
As soon as you are on the target say ―ONE‖, Now
say ―TWO‖ and pull the trigger at the same time.
―ONE‖= found the target ―TWO‖ =bang
Range Drill for pistol firing
(a)
Fire 10 rounds using ONE TWO method deliberately
and slow and make sure to say out loudly ―ONE TWO‖.
(b)
Now shoot 10 rounds using ONE TWO method twice
as fast. Make sure to say out loud ONE TWO.
Now fire another 10 rounds using ONE TWO
method as fast as you can say in your mind
(c)
41. Plot the shots on the score card every time you are on
the range and observe the improvement. Similar
exercises can be done with other weapons like rifle and
carbine as well. Use Appendix-A to plot the shots and
learn more about your fire pattern.
42.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND RANGE DISCIPLINE
(a) RULES TO BE OBSERVED AT THE SHOOTING
RANGE
(39)
For security reasons and successful studies, each
firer must strictly observe and always obey the rules
given below :
(i)
To know and follow the instructors command.
(ii)
Prior to handling of the weapon/handing over the
weapon ENSURE IT IS NOT LOADED.
(iii) While handling the weapon at firing line, point
the weapon at the target only
(iv)
Load and fire the weapon only on instructor‘s
command.
(v)
Behind the firing line the weapon must be held
unloaded and safely guarded.
(vi)
After firing collect the cartridge cases and
properly deposit duly counted.
(vii) Clean and check the weapon properly.
(viii) Leave shooting range only after OK report or
after the permission of the instructor.
(ix)
Don‘t play with the weapon.
(b)
(40)
(vi) The cease-fire command means stop firing
immediately, unload the weapon and return
live/empty ammunition.
(c)
(i) Check the weapon thoroughly
(cleaning/sights/trigger action/firing pin
condition and barrel).
(ii) Count ammunition.
(iii) Check the magazine spring power.
(iv) Check the blackening of sights.
(v) Use the ear plugs/ear muffs where necessary.
43.
FAQ
Q.
What is the best way to grip the pistol?
Ans
The pistol should be gripped as high as possible
between the first finger and the thumb. The grip
should be held firmly and not too tightly.
Q.
I always shoot low and left, what is wrong with
my pistol?
Ans
There is nothing wrong with your pistol. The
culprit is poor triggering due to anticipation.
Press the trigger steadily.
PROHIBITED ON THE RANGE
(i) To aim the weapon at any living creature.
(ii) To take/touch the weapon without the
permission of the instructor.
(iii) To approach/leave the firing line without the
permission of the instructor.
(iv) To leave the loaded weapon un-attended or to
pass it to any other person without
unloading.
(v) On no account you must fire, until the
command to FIRE is given.
CHECK CARD (BEFORE/DURING FIRING)
(41)
Q
What is meant by ―cook off‖?
Ans
If the weapon is used over a long period of time,
the cartridge chamber becomes very hot and
could fire without the trigger being pulled.
Q
How tight should I hold my pistol to contain the
recoil?
Ans. Firstly please do not try to contain the recoil;
secondly hold the weapon moderately tight with
your large finger and the ring finger. Do not put
much pressure downward, this might shift your
group down on the target.
Q
Ans
Q
Ans
(42)
+++
―REMEMBER IT IS NOT THE WEAPON THAT MATTERS, IT IS
THE MAN BEHIND THE WEAPON THAT MATTERS”
+++
SCORE CARD
Rifle/Revolver/Carbine/Pistol Shooting
Rank & Name/unit…………………………….
Time /weather………..
Size
Points
I generally fire 3 O‘ Clock and 9 O‘clock direction
on the target while firing with pistol, what could
be the reason?
2x4
10
4x8
9
You must work on the trigger finger placement
and the pull should be backward towards the ‗V‘
made by your thumb and the index finger.
8x12
8
12x16
7
While firing with rifle I generally tend to shoot
high at 11 O‘clock direction, what could be the
reason behind this?
16x25
6
Rest
5
You must correct your cheek placement on the
butt. Do not drop your cheek on the butt and do
not try to use the left hand to bring the rifle close
to the point of aim.
Appendix-A
Hits/Score
(Session-1)
P-1 P-2 P-3
Total
G/Total
P-4
Hits/Score (S-2)
After dry practice
P-1 P-2 P-3 P-4
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Pistol
Rifle
Carbine
Register your faults after every practice and try to
eradicate them while you are on the range.
Remarks of the instructor
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PREPARED BY
DEEPAK KUMAR
ASSISTANT COMMANDANT
198 BN CRPF