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MIT Pistol and Rifle Club Basic Marksmanship Course

MIT Pistol and Rifle Club Basic Marksmanship Course. Head Instructor Joe Foley 6:00-9:30PM. Introduction. Head Instructor About the Club Student Introductions. Class Information. Need ID & Writing Implement Focus on Competitive not Defensive Satisfies State Safety Requirements

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MIT Pistol and Rifle Club Basic Marksmanship Course

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  1. MIT Pistol and Rifle ClubBasic Marksmanship Course Head Instructor Joe Foley 6:00-9:30PM

  2. Introduction • Head Instructor • About the Club • Student Introductions

  3. Class Information • Need ID & Writing Implement • Focus on Competitive not Defensive • Satisfies State Safety Requirements • Certificate to get a LTC or FID

  4. Pistol Components • Barrel • Front end where bullet exits • Frame • Backbone where everything is attached • Action • Moving parts: load,fire, and unload

  5. Pistol Concepts • Double-Action • Pulling the trigger cocks then releases hammer • Single-Action • Pulling trigger only releases the hammer • Hammerless • Hammer is not visible (internal mechanism)

  6. Pistol Types • Revolver • Distinctive spinning cylinder to hold cartridges • Semi-Automatic • Uses the power released by the action of firing to load the next shot from the Magazine • Fully Automatic • Same as above, but continues to fire while the trigger is pulled

  7. Ammunition Types • Huge Variety • Most common pistol: • 22long rifle, 9mm, 45ACP • Large calibers are Centerfire • 22lr still dangerous • 12000PSI • 1 Mile

  8. Smith & Wesson Model 41 • Semi-Automatic 22lr • Breaks down easily • Problem with Triggerlock • Adjusting sights with pennies • 1/8” click elevation(50ft) • 5/64” click windage(50ft) • 12 clocks per turn

  9. S&W Model 41(cont) • Disassemble • Parts: • Extractor, firing-pin • Slide-stop/ejector, trigger guard, hammer, safety, fore & back straps • Magazine vs Clip • Clip does not have contained spring • Demo feeding without barrel

  10. Mechanical Safety • A safety on a pistol is designed to reduce accidental discharge • It can fail – don’t trust it

  11. Golden Safety Rule • Always treat the gun as though it were loaded, even if you know it isn’t. • Other factors can change the state of the gun without your knowledge • Dummy plug • Verify unfireable from a distance

  12. Safety Rules • Always keep the gun pointed in a safe direction • Always keep your guns unloaded until you are ready to shoot • Always keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot • Know your target and what is beyond • These rules apply to Air Pistols also!

  13. Cease Fire • Stop Shooting Immediately • Remove your finger from the trigger • Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction • Wait for further instructions from the Range Officer • Anyone can call a “Cease Fire”

  14. Lead • Lead is Toxic if ingested • Wash hands before eating • One fatality known since 1820’s • Don’t eat/drink on the range!

  15. Eyes and Ears • Gun discharge extremely loud • Esp. in enclosed spaces • Wear Hearing protectors or Earplugs • Wear Eye protectors • Flying brass

  16. Shooting Fundamentals • Natural Point of Aim • Grip • Breath Control • Sight Alignment • Trigger Squeeze • Followthrough

  17. Natural Point of Aim • Find dominant eye • Find comfortable position • 45 degrees is good start • Feet at shoulder distance • Hand points at the center of the target • Lock wrist and elbow • Move back foot to adjust angle

  18. Grip • Grip should be firm • Not limp nor crushing • “Holding a child’s hand” • Consistent • Memorize how it feels • Non-shooting hand to adjust

  19. Breath Control • Hold breath while making the shot • Reduces body movement • 8-10 seconds before losing visual acuity • Take deep breaths to slow down heart-rate • Take a breath while lifting the gun • Let out small amounts of air to adjust vertical position

  20. Sight Alignment • Demo with Sight Toy • Focus on the front sight with Dominant Eye! • Tops should be even • Front sight in the middle of the notch • Equal spacing on both sides • Point of Aim • Center hold, 6-o’clock, sub-6, line of white • 8” sight radius: 1/16” = 5” at 50ft

  21. Trigger Squeeze • Smoothly • Straight to the Back • Without disturbing sight alignment • Finger placement • Dry firing

  22. Follow through • After making the shot, re-sight it • Hold it (1-2 seconds) • Call the shot • Minimizes unneccessary movement before bullet leaves barrel • Build muscle memory and tone • Rapid Fire training

  23. Sight Adjustment • Rear Sight in direction to move shots • Shooting high, move sights higher • German “bei” means “if”

  24. Ammunition Components • Case • Precise brass container • Primer • Senstive to shock • Powder • Nitrocellulous aka. Smokeless Powder • Bullet • Usually lead, sometimes with brass coating

  25. Gunpowder • Burns Fast and Produces Hot Gases • Exponential Speed as Temperature Increases • Demonstration • High Pressure Loads (+P, +P+)

  26. Malfunctions • Misfire • Fails after primer struck by firing pin • Hangfire • Slow ignition • Keep pistol pointed in safe direction 30 seconds before clearing the “dud” • Squib load • Underpowered • Check for blockage in barrel

  27. Cleaning • Clean each time used • Make sure: • Unloaded • Action Open • No Ammunition nearby • Clean from rear to reduce muzzle wear • Avoid denting crown

  28. Storage • Need to be inaccessible to unauthorized persons • Trigger Locks • Gunsafes • Locked Boxes

  29. Transportation • Laws vary • Ask local law enforcement or legal counsel for specific rules and regulations

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