The Art of Handgun Shooting
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The Art of Handgun Shooting

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eBook - ePub

The Art of Handgun Shooting

About this book

In The Art of Handgun Shooting, legendary marksman Charles Askins Jr. delivers a comprehensive and authoritative guide to the discipline of pistol shooting, combining decades of field experience with expert-level instruction. Askins, a former U.S. Border Patrol officer, competitive shooter, and military firearms instructor, wrote this classic volume to educate both beginners and experienced gunmen on the science and art of accurate, controlled shooting. The book covers everything from basic stances, grip techniques, and sight alignment to advanced principles of rapid fire, target transitions, and combat scenarios. Askins' prose is crisp, direct, and steeped in real-world application, often laced with dry humor and no-nonsense advice. Beyond mere technique, he emphasizes the psychological elements of marksmanship—focus, calm, and confidence—arguing that true mastery lies as much in the mind as in the trigger finger. He draws upon his time in dueling competitions and practical gunfights to illustrate the difference between range skills and real-world readiness. Illustrated with diagrams and examples, the book remains a valuable resource for sportsmen, military personnel, law enforcement, and self-defense practitioners. While the tone reflects the era in which it was written, the fundamentals remain timeless. Askins' deep respect for the firearm as a tool—one demanding responsibility, discipline, and continual practice—makes this a compelling read for anyone serious about the craft of handgun shooting.

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Information

Publisher
Bonhopai Books
Year
2025
eBook ISBN
9781779791719
Edition
0

Table of contents

  1. Title page
  2. TABLE OF CONTENTS
  3. DEDICATION
  4. FOREWORD
  5. CHAPTER 1—THE APPEAL OF PISTOL SHOOTING
  6. CHAPTER 2—KEEP IN PHYSICAL TRIM
  7. CHAPTER 3—BUYING THE FIRST HANDGUN
  8. CHAPTER 4—HOW TO STAND WHEN SHOOTING
  9. CHAPTER 5—HOW TO GRASP THE HANDGUN
  10. CHAPTER 6—THE GUN-AND-HAND CONTACT
  11. CHAPTER 7—HOW TO MANAGE THE TRIGGER
  12. CHAPTER 8—HOW TO ADJUST THE SIGHTS
  13. CHAPTER 9—THE BASIC TRAINING: SLOW FIRE
  14. CHAPTER 10—ADVANCED TRAINING AT 50 YARDS
  15. CHAPTER 11—RAPID-FIRE SHOOTING
  16. CHAPTER 12—TRYING TO ANCHOR SHOT GROUPS
  17. CHAPTER 13—TRADING FOR A USED GUN
  18. CHAPTER 14—MATCH-SHOOTING PSYCHOLOGY
  19. CHAPTER 15—THE CONFIDENCE TO WIN
  20. CHAPTER 16—THINGS TO BE REMEMBERED IN MATCH SHOOTING
  21. CHAPTER 17—THE PISTOL TEAM AND THE COACH
  22. CHAPTER 18—SELECTING A .45 AUTOMATIC
  23. CHAPTER 19—SUCCESSFUL HANDLING OF THE .45 AUTO
  24. CHAPTER 20—PRIMARY HANDGUN BALLISTICS
  25. CHAPTER 21—SHOOTING BY INSTINCTIVE POINTING
  26. CHAPTER 22—THE PISTOL IN MODERN WARFARE
  27. CHAPTER 23—HITTING THROWN TARGETS
  28. CHAPTER 24—HUNTING GUNS
  29. CHAPTER 25—GUNS FOR DEFENSIVE USE
  30. CHAPTER 26—NIGHT SIGHTS FOR THE HANDGUN
  31. CHAPTER 27—NOTES ON KILLING POWER
  32. CHAPTER 28—THE GRAND OLD PEACEMAKER .45
  33. CHAPTER 29—HOW TO HANDLE THE DOUBLE-ACTION GUN
  34. CHAPTER 30—HOLSTERS AND CARTRIDGE BELTS