TRAINEE GUIDE - Recruit Training Command - The US Navy

TRAINEE GUIDE A-950-0001
b. Standing isosceles
7. Firing the 9mm Pistol
OUTLINE SHEET 5-04-1 (continued)
1) From the standing ready position, bring the weapon up to
_________ level and sight in.
2) Both arms are straight out with elbows locked.
3) Ensure both wrists are locked.
4) Shoulders should be level and rolled slightly _________ the
target.
5) Ensure legs are straight but not tense.
6) Lean slightly forward with the head held straight up and
down.
a. Hand position
1) Strong (firing) hand
a) Place the pistol in the “V” formed by the thumb and the
index finger.
b) The trigger finger is straight along the side of the
pistol with the three fingers wrapped around the pistol
grip firmly.
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