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Lesson II: Basic Defensive Pistol Skills

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Explain and demonstrate the fundamentals of defensive marksmanship. Explain defensive accuracy. Shoot targets in the center of mass using aimed shots from a two-handed standing position. Explain the differences between cover and concealment, and identify examples of each. Shoot targets in the center of mass:

Using a Flash Sight Picture. Using Cover and Concealment. From a Kneeling Position. At Close Range Using Point Shooting.

Lesson II: Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives: Upon Completion of This Lesson You should be able to:

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Range Safety Briefing

1. Purpose of the shooting event

2. Range layout and limits

3. Range safety rules

4. Range commands

5. Emergency procedures

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Purpose of the Shooting Event

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Chief Range Safety Officer

Range Safety Officers

Any other range personnel

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Range Layout and Limits

Entry and exit routes Ready line Firing line Firing points Left and right range limits Safety berms Target area Target and firing line numbers

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Range Layout and Limits Cont…

Backstop and impact area Downrange Range flags or warning markers Other physical safety features of the range First-aid kit Phone Fire extinguishers Any other applicable equipment

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Range Safety Rules

• NRA Gun Safety Rules

• General range safety rules• Site specific rules• Administrative rules

1. ALWAYS Keep the gun pointed in a safe direction.

2. ALWAYS Keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot.

3. ALWAYS Keep the gun unloaded until ready to use.

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Range Commands

“Load”

“Commence firing”

“Cease firing”

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Defensive Accuracy

Larger groups

Balanced speed with accuracy

Aim at the center of mass

Determining individual ability

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Fundamentals of Marksmanship

• Aiming• Sight alignment

• Sight picture

• Breath control• Hold control (grip)• Trigger control

• Finger placement

• Trigger movement

• Follow-through

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Elements of a Good Shooting Position

Consistency

Balance

Support

Natural Aiming Area (NAA)

Comfort

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Two Handed Standing Ready Positions

Low ready Retention ready

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Two Handed Standing Shooting Positions

Isosceles position Weaver position

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Defensive Shooting Skills

Assessing the area for the additional threats

Scanning

Range safety

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Defensive Shooting Skills

Flash sight picture (sight deviation)

Imperfect alignment

Quick acquisition

Rapid engagement

Distance equals time

Fig. 1 Fig. 3

Fig. 2 Fig. 4

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Defensive Shooting Skills

Flash sight picture (sight deviation continued)

Fig. 1 Fig. 3

Fig. 2Fig. 4

Center of Mass Center of Mass

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Cover vs. Concealment

Cover Concealment Cover vs. concealment Common household objects: cover or

concealment? Shooting from cover

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Defensive Shooting Skills

Kneeling position

Point shooting

Verbal challenge

Tueller drill

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Shooting Exercises

Warm up exercise Flash sight picture sight deviation Accelerated shots Cover and concealment Kneeling position Point shooting Verbal challenge drill Tueller drill

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Explain and demonstrate the fundamentals of defensive marksmanship. Explain defensive accuracy. Shoot targets in the center of mass using aimed shots from a two-handed standing position. Explain the differences between cover and concealment, and identify examples of each. Shoot Targets in the Center of Mass:

Using a flash sight picture. Using Cover and Concealment. From a Kneeling Position. At Close Range Using Point Shooting.

Lesson Summary

Learning Objectives: You should be able to

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Questions

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