Marksmanship Fundamentals
The six pillars of accurate, repeatable shooting.
Stance
A stable, repeatable platform.
- Feet shoulder-width apart, weight slightly forward on the balls of your feet.
- Knees soft, not locked — absorb recoil and stay balanced.
- Aggressive forward lean for pistols; square-to-target for modern isosceles.
- Consistent stance builds muscle memory for repeatable shots.
Common errors
- Leaning back onto the heels — recoil pushes you off balance.
- Tensing the whole body instead of staying athletic and relaxed.
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The shot process
Every shot follows this sequence — train it until it's automatic.
Stance→Grip→Present→Sight→Breath→Trigger→Break→Follow-through