FN-FAL Manual.pdf - Army Discount Shop

N. B. - Firing grenade without sighting, or at 45o, con be
done with the standard gas plug, provided this is turned through
1800 so thot the letters "Gr" appear uppermost, instead of the
letter 0 A"_
5. Firing po$ilion
a) Direct fire (fig. 34)
For the three usual positions (standing, kneeling, prone) the
method of holding the rifle is identical.
Grasp the middle of the hondguord firmly with the left hand.
f-!old the pistol grip firmly with the right hand, with the index
longer secured in front of the trigger.
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- Hold the butt under the right armpit, never leon it on the
shoulder.
b) Indirect fire (fig. 35)
Dig the heel of the butt into the earth, with the pistol grip
uppermost, i.e. towards the firer.
Incline the weapon at the required angle.
Hold the foot down on the toe of the butt to prevent it from
moving its position.
c) Note
Fig. 35
So for as possible ovoid placing the butt on ony hard surface,
such os concrete, rock, etc. This is particularly important far
indirect fire and firing from the prone posttion, when the soldier
naturally tends to anchor the toe of the butt, to ovoid the jerk
of recoil.
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