Pistol Marksmanship [Paperback]

U.S. Marine Corps (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 17, 2005

Marines must have the versatility, flexibility, and skills to deal with any situation at any level of intensity across the entire range of military operations. Whenever the situation warrants the application of deadly force, a Marine must be able to deliver well-aimed shots to eliminate the threat. A Marine who is proficient in pistol marksmanship handles this challenge without escalating the level of violence or causing unnecessary collateral damage. It is not enough to simply provide Marines with the best available firearms; we must also ensure that their training prepares them to deliver accurate fire against the enemy under the most adverse conditions without hesitancy, fear, or uncertainty of action. A well-trained Marine is confident that he can protect himself, accomplish the mission, and protect his fellow Marines. To be combat ready, a Marine must be skilled in the tactics, techniques, and procedures of pistol marksmanship and diligent in the proper care and maintenance of the M9, 9-mm service pistol. Pistol Marksmanship is the Marine Corps' source document for pistol marksmanship and provides the doctrinal basis for Marine Corps pistol marksmanship training. This publication provides all Marines armed with a pistol with the tactics, techniques, and procedures for range and field firing the M9, 9-mm service pistol.

Product Details

• Paperback: 120 pages
• Publisher: Fredonia Books (NL) (February 17, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 141010821X
• ISBN-13: 978-1410108210
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,218,112 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good for Marines, not for target shooters, March 5, 2009

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This review is from: Pistol Marksmanship (Paperback)

This was an interesting read, but I was looking for a book on bullseye target shooting. I've heard that the Army manual is better for that (some of the Army manual is published on the Web). The Marine book would be very good for those wanting to understand Marine training on carry, maintenance of the 9mm service pistol, combat shooting, etc.