Pistol/Revolver Parts
16 16 16 16
Two Types
Semiautomatic Pistol
Revolver
The Three Major Parts or Components of a Handgun 17 The Detailed or Minor Parts of a Semiautomatic/Pistol 18 The Detailed Parts of a Revolver 20 Types of Revolvers according to Firing Operations 20 The Four Basic Mechanisms of Firearm 21 Semiautomatic Pistols vs. Revolvers 21 Advantages of Revolver and Pistol 22 The Revolver and Pistol Mechanisms 22 Pistol Operation 23 Loading Operation 24 Types of Revolvers according to Loading Operations 25 Reloading Techniques 25 Cocking Operation 27 Uncocking/Decocking Operation 27 Unloading Operation 28 Exercises 29 Lesson 2: AMMUNITION/CARTRIDGE 33 Ammunition/Cartridge 33 Cartridge Malfunctions 35 Types of Cartridge Malfunctions and Their Treatment or Solution 35 Exercises 37 Essentials of Marksmanship and Combat Shooting
CONTENTS
CONTENTS
Preface
ix xi
Acknowledgments
Foreword
xiii xv
Introduction
CHAPTER 1: THE DEVELOPMENT OF FIREARMS What Is a Firearm?
1 2 2 4 6
Cannon as First Firearm History of the First Firearms
The Difference between Percussion System and Flintlock System
Exercises
CHAPTER 2: SAFETY AND FIREARMS EDUCATION Lesson 1: PISTOL SAFETY, PARTS, AND OPERATIONS 9 Pistol/Gun Safety 9 Rules of Safe Gun Handling 10 Ten Commandments of Gun Safety 13
Lesson 3: BASIC MARKSMANSHIP AND COMBAT SHOOTING
40
Definition of Marksmanship and Combat Pistol Shooting
iv
40 40 41 41 44 47 48 51 52 53 56 56 58
History of Pistol Combat Shooting Fundamentals of Pistol Shooting
Tips for Transporting Firearms A Proper of Carrying Firearms
14 15 15 16 16 16 16
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Position/Stance
Limitations and Restrictions on Carrying Firearms
Grip
Pistol/Revolver Parts
Breathe Control
Two Types
Sight Alignment/Aiming
Semiautomatic Pistol
Trigger Control/Trigger Squeeze
Revolver
Follow-Through
The Three Major Parts or Components of a Handgun 17 The Detailed or Minor Parts of a Semiautomatic/Pistol 18 The Detailed Parts of a Revolver 20 Types of Revolvers according to Firing Operations 20 The Four Basic Mechanisms of Firearm 21 Semiautomatic Pistols vs. Revolvers 21 Advantages of Revolver and Pistol 22 The Revolver and Pistol Mechanisms 22 Pistol Operation 23 Loading Operation 24 Types of Revolvers according to Loading Operations 25 Reloading Techniques 25 Cocking Operation 27 Uncocking/Decocking Operation 27 Unloading Operation 28 Exercises 29 Lesson 2: AMMUNITION/CARTRIDGE 33 Ammunition/Cartridge 33 Cartridge Malfunctions 35 Types of Cartridge Malfunctions and Their Treatment or Solution 35 Exercises 37
Exercises
Lesson 4: PISTOL SHOOTING Range Safety and Etiquettes
Range Commands
International Practical Shooting
Confederation (IPSC) Handgun Competition Rules
58
Philippine Shooters and Match Officers Confederation (PSMOC) Rules
60 61 62 62 62 62 62 63
Handgun Ready Conditions Rules for Safe Shooting
What are the rules for safe gun handling again? What to do in case you have a problem with your gun? What to do in case you drop some ammunition? What are the safety issue commands once a violation is observed?
Exercises
Lesson 5: PISTOL FIELDSTRIPPING, CLEANING, AND STORAGE
66
Pistol Stripping
66
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