National Rifle Association of America

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 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… (mere)