Tactical pistol shooting. How to learn to shoot a pistol accurately

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Do you want to develop accuracy, attentiveness, reaction speed and master the skills of self-defense, proper and safe handling of weapons? Training at the Practical Shooting Academy club will help you free yourself from stress, become more confident and balanced. There are no restrictions on gender and age: among the members shooting club There are both men and girls, and the smallest shooters are only 6 years old. "Academy" offers a wide range small arms, among which there are such examples as CZ, Glock, Heckler&Koch, SIG-Sauer and Alfa-Para. There are also more than 10 courses aimed at shooters different levels preparation.

Shooting club "Viking"

Club "Vityaz" ─ pass to the world shooting sports. Here you can take an initial training course, join the Russian Practical Shooting Federation and become a member of the International Practical Shooting Confederation. They know how to handle weapons confidently but safely. You will also be taught - using the Yarygin pistol in the MP 446 C modification and the 9X19 Luger cartridge.

Sports complex of the Military Hunting Society

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This is the oldest Moscow shooting complex today, the shooting range of which is located in the south-east of the city, in the picturesque Kuzminki forest park. This is where novice shooters train and Olympic champions, amateur hunters are honing their shooting skills before the opening of the hunting season. The sports complex has a round stand, a trench stand, a double trap, a sporting compact and much more.

Shooting club "Vystrel"

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Here they practice practical shooting - an interesting and dynamic type of shooting sport that combines rapid fire from military weapons with fast movements around the site. Accuracy, speed, coordination, self-confidence and a powerful adrenaline rush - all this can be found in the Shot club. The club has two galleries at 25 and 50 meters, good lighting and ventilation, unique sand bullet traps that save the lungs from lead, as well as a rich arsenal of long-barreled and short-barreled weapons.

Sports and shooting club "Paratrooper"

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A 10-meter shooting range, an interactive laser tag range, equipment for paintball and airsoft, two unique climbing walls - open and closed, and crossbow shooting areas are located on the territory of the Paratroopers club. Here everyone will find entertainment to their liking: master shooting from various types weapons, learn how to use them safely or improve your skills. The shooting range has both short-barreled and long-barreled weapons, as well as the legendary Maxim machine gun.

Shooting club "Izmailovo"

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At your disposal are two 50-meter galleries (10 directions in each), a large selection firearms, zeroing civilian weapons and sights, training in safe handling of weapons. There is sports sections By bullet shooting for adults and children (from 11 years old) and specially equipped areas for shooting with a crossbow or bow. The club's weapons arsenal includes more than 200 weapons, both historical and modern.

Underground club "Labyrinth"

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“Labyrinth” is a place where you can not only shoot from various types of firearms and traumatic weapons, but also to test pneumatic “guns”, fire a burst at an imaginary enemy from a cold machine gun or “Kalash”, and also accurately shoot at targets with a bow or crossbow. An experienced instructor will teach you how to throw axes and knives precisely at a target, and paintball and laser tag will become the thematic center of any children's or corporate event.

UNIBOS Federation

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Do you want to master shooting using modern shooting tactics? Then this is definitely the place for you. The main pride of the “Universal Combat System” club is its instructors (although the technical equipment here is also okay). Experienced instructors will teach sports and combat shooting from a rifled carbine, large-caliber pistol and sniper rifle. UNIBOK will tune your personal weapon and help you zero it (don’t forget to take permission to own and carry it). The club is also focused on teaching hand-to-hand and knife fighting, applied self-defense and self-defense using improvised objects.

Moscow city shooting sports club DOSAAF Russia

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This club is considered one of the best in Moscow: it houses a rich collection of weapons - from examples of the First World War to modern models of the shooting industry (more than 300 units in total), and on its territory there is the only 100-meter shooting gallery in the capital.

18+

The large shooting club "Labyrinth" has a wide arsenal of weapons - from pneumatic analogues of well-known brands of military weapons to bows, crossbows and laser rifles. Here you can also learn how to throw knives, axes and tomahawks. There is a specialized shooting range for each type of weapon, including 20 rooms for playing Laser Tag. The instructors who work here are international masters of sports.

 ave. Kutuzovsky, 12, building 1

Shooting club "Tactics" 18+

In addition to the general practical shooting course, which will teach you how to use a weapon correctly, the club provides individual and group training. They will help you competently use personal weapons in a variety of critical situations.

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Shooting club "Dynamo" 18+

Main principle the work of the sports and shooting club "Dynamo" - an individual approach to each visitor. Here you can train independently or under the guidance of a trainer, who will create a training program taking into account the skills and tasks of the guest. At the club, visitors master weapons of various types. Shooting competitions are also held. A nice bonus: children study at the club for free.

 st. Spartakovskaya, 2a, building 2

Shooting club "Patriot" 18+

Private security guards and bodyguards are trained at the Patriot Club. But there are also special courses for everyone who wants to learn how to use weapons. The program includes lectures and practice. For example, in Firearms training classes you will be taught how to safely handle weapons, and at the end of the training you can receive a license. Attention! The club is temporarily closed for renovations

 Izmailovskoe highway, 71, building 8

Shooting club "Gepard" 12+

The Cheetah club positions itself as an archery and crossbow club. Here you can shoot from almost any type of throwing weapon. The club has a children's archery section. You can register from the age of 11. Both amateurs and professionals can train in the main club. When visiting the club shooting range you must have your passport with you.

 w. Volokolamskoye, 86

Sports and shooting club "Viking" 18+

In this club you can not only master basic shooting skills and safe handling of weapons, but also become a member of the Russian Practical Shooting Federation or the International Practical Shooting Confederation (I.P.S.C.), and also receive the official status of an athlete shooter.

 st. Tikhaya, 37, building 3

Central Sports Shooting Club DOSAAF Russia 18+

This is the oldest shooting club in post-revolutionary Russia, organized back in 1933. Adults and children are trained here in bullet shooting, summer biathlon and crossbow shooting. Both amateurs and professional athletes, who are members of the Russian shooting teams. Attention! The club is temporarily closed. Check with the administration for details.

 Volokolamskoe highway, 86

18+

The Academy is part of the Russian Federation of Practical Shooting and trains shooters for practical shooting with a pistol and revolver. The academy can also deliver weapons to sporting events.

 Lubyansky Prospect, 27/1, building 1

18+

For more than 20 years, those who like to shoot with military weapons have been training here. You can learn to shoot modern pistols and carbines, learn practical shooting, learn how to safely handle weapons and prepare for competitions. Those who already know how to do everything can just come and shoot for fun.

 st. Selskhozyaystvennaya, 20, bldg. 3

18+

Here you will be taught safe handling of weapons. Instructors also conduct certification on your knowledge of the rules and test your skills in handling weapons. Each student undergoes legal training, theoretical and practical fire training, and then a final certification.

 st. Vostochnaya, 4, bldg. 1

18+

SSK trains archery and crossbow shooters. Both beginner athletes and professionals can practice at the club. Trainers train specialists in intuitive and traditional shooting from a bow. You will be taught how to shoot from a block or classic bow, crossbow. Also here you can fulfill the standard of a master of sports in shooting.

There are quite a lot of shooting clubs in Moscow where you can shoot with military weapons. Some large clubs are located in the nearest Moscow region, but, as a rule, getting there will not be difficult, provided, of course, that you drive your own car.

In this article we will try to talk about your first visit to a shooting club: what you need to know, what to take with you, what to pay attention to. We’ll also compare the prices of different shooting clubs in Moscow, let’s see where a one-time visit is more profitable, and where – regular classes. Because All clubs have their own pricing policy; to correctly compare the cost, let’s take a Glock 17 pistol (it is represented in the arsenals of all clubs) and 100 rounds of ammunition for it.

So, shooting clubs where you can shoot with military weapons:

1.

First training session at the club– introductory, you will be given the opportunity to shoot with 4 types of weapons: Viking pistols, CZ-75 Shadow, Glock (the website shows a Glock 35, but in fact during our visit we shot with a Glock 17) and a Roni tactical unit. A total of 100 shots. Price: on Monday 4900 rubles, on other weekdays 5500 rubles, on weekends and holidays - 6500 rubles.

On next visits you will pay separately for cartridges, instructor services and equipment: 27 rubles. per shot, 500 rub. – equipment (belt with pouches, headphones and glasses), instructor services for individual training(up to 2 people) - 2300 rub. weekdays, 3500 rub. on weekends and holidays (the cost is divided among everyone), for group training - 600 rubles. on weekdays, 1100 on weekends and holidays(cost per shooter).

For those who have completed a special club course - Proshooter, the cost of a shot is 20 rubles, but only from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays.

The club is located at: Moscow region, Dzerzhinsky, Energetikov street, 50, it’s literally right outside the Moscow Ring Road. You can get there from the Domodedovskaya metro station by bus No. 95.

2. Shooting club "Vystrel"

The shooting club “Vystrel” has two galleries: 25 and 50 meters. Beginners shoot in a 25 meter gallery. Despite the fact that on the club’s website you can see a fairly extensive arsenal of pistols, in fact, shooters are offered 4 models: Glock 17, Glock 35, CZ-75 Shadow and Viking. The situation with carbines is better; there is a really large selection of them.

Cost 100 shots- 4000 rubles, from 12 to 16 hours there is a 20% discount. This price includes everything necessary equipment and instructor services.

After your first visit, you automatically become a member of the club, and the cost of a shot for you will be 25 rubles, and on weekdays from 12 to 16 hours - 20 rubles. Those. 100 shots will cost you 2000-2500 rubles, plus an additional fee for the services of an instructor - 600 rubles. on weekdays and 1000 rub. on the weekend.

Cost for FPSR members: 500 rubles/hour, 25 rubles. shot, from 12 to 16 o'clock for 18 rubles. shot.

The club is located near the Botanical Garden metro station, about 10 minutes. walking.

Address: st. Selskhozyaystvennaya, 20, building 3.

3.

The Gepard shooting club has 4 galleries: 15 m, 50 m, and two IPSC galleries of 20 m each. Very accessible for shooting large number pistols and carbines, starting with the famous Makarov pistol, ending Winchester carbine 38 caliber.

Price: 1500 rub. – instructor services + cost of ammunition. If you take 100 shots from a Glock 17, you get: 1500 + 4000 (40 rubles per shot) = 5500 rubles.

FPSR members pay only 23 rubles. per shot.

The club has a practical shooting section. 8 classes per month will cost approximately 30,000 rubles.

Club address: Moscow, Olimpiysky Prospekt, building 16, building 1. The nearest metro station is Prospekt Mira.

4.

The Labyrinth provides training in shooting not only from military weapons, but also from pneumatic weapons, archery and crossbow shooting, as well as throwing knives and axes.

Arsenal of military weapons: 6 types of pistols and the same number of carbines.

At the Labyrinth shooting club you can shoot bursts from a Kalashnikov assault rifle, although only with blank cartridges.

Cost 100 shots from a pistol - 4000 rubles, this amount already includes all the necessary equipment and instructor services.

There are no benefits for FPSR members.

Address: Moscow, Kutuzovsky Prospekt 12с1, nearest metro stations: Vystavochnaya, Kyiv, Kutuzovsky Prospekt.

First lesson for 100 shots will cost 5,000 rubles, subsequent ones: for group training – 1,500 rubles. for gallery rental + 25 rub. per shot, for an individual shot - 5000 rubles. for gallery rental + 25 rub. per shot.

There are so-called “happy hours”. The point is that you can call the club, and if you are ready to come to training within an hour and a half, given that if there is a free gallery at that time, then you only pay the cost of the shots. Those. 100 shots will cost 2500 rubles.

For members of the FPSR, the conditions are the same, only the first introductory training is not included.

The club is located at: Lubyansky proezd, 27/1, building 1, metro station - Kitay-Gorod.

6. Unibos

Unibos is a club that teaches self-defense, hand-to-hand combat and shooting from firearms. There are only pistols in the arsenal. Shooting training takes place only as part of special courses for which you must register in advance. Classes are held on Sundays. Price– 4000 rub./month (4 training sessions) + from 20 rub. per shot. During training I fired up to 100 rounds.

After 2-3 months of training, you can move to senior group, there the cost is 6000 rubles. + also from 20 rub. per shot, fired up to 150 rounds per session.

7. Moscow city shooting sports club DOSAAF RF

The Moscow City Shooting Sports Club offers 4 galleries for shooting classes: one at 25 meters, two at 50 meters and one at 100 meters. The arsenal has a very large number of short-barreled and long-barreled weapons, up to SVD, VSS and the famous Maxim machine gun.

The club’s price list has quite a lot of special offers, which represent a fixed number of shots from a weapon of a similar type, for example, 10 shots from several sniper rifles, 40 shots from various machine guns, etc. The cost of a shot in such “package” offers is lower than in the club’s standard price list.

Cost 100 shots from a Glock 17 pistol – 6,000 rubles, everything necessary is included in the price. There is a package special offer that includes 30 shots each from Glock 17, Glock 34 and Viking pistols. Its cost is 4350 rubles.

The club is located at st. Poklonnaya, 11, building 1A, metro station - Victory Park.

8.

At the Hunter shooting club, visitors are offered 2 galleries for shooting with firearms: 25 meters, 50 meters. In addition, there is a separate gallery for those who want to shoot with a bow or crossbow.

The club's arsenal includes a lot of short- and long-barreled weapons, as well as several types of bows and crossbows.

Cost of 100 shots from a Glock 17 pistol– 6000 rubles, the price includes everything you need. There is a special offer for shooting with PM and Viking pistols; 100 shots will cost you 5,000 and 4,500 rubles. respectively.

For members of the FPSR, the cost of a shot is 20 rubles.

The club provides regular customers with a discount of 5% for every 50,000 rubles spent on club services. The maximum possible discount is 30%.

Address: Volokolamskoe highway, no. 86, the nearest metro station is Tushinskaya.

9. Shooting club "Caliber"

The Caliber shooting club has 4 galleries: two 25 meter, one 100 meter and one more is designed specifically for practical shooting.

The arsenal of both pistols and carbines is quite large. Total cost of the lesson consists of payment for instructor services - 1000 rubles, gallery rental - 1000 rubles, weapon rental - 300 rubles. for Glock 17 and the cost of cartridges is 30 rubles. per shot. In total, if you order 100 rounds, it will be 5,300 rubles.

You can also purchase a “Bonnie and Clyde” gift certificate for 100 rounds, in this case the cost will be slightly lower - 5,100 rubles.

The shooting club is located in Mytishchi at the address: st. Novoslobodskaya vl.1., st.1.

Conclusion:

For those who just want to come shoot, the most cost-effective option is to get into the “happy hours” of the Practical Shooting Academy. The cost of 100 shots will be only 2500 rubles.

If luck is not on your side, then you can opt for the Vystrel sports complex, where from 12 to 16 o’clock the cost of 100 shots is 3,200 rubles, and the rest of the time – 4,000 rubles. But, you need to remember that only 4 types of pistols are available for shooting here. Although for the first visit, it probably doesn’t make much difference what you shoot from, the sensations will be equally good.

If you want to shoot with several types of weapons, you should go to “Object”, the cost on Mondays here is 4900 rubles, you will be given the opportunity to shoot with 4 pistols, one of which will be in the “Roni” body kit (with a stock and a handle for more accurate shooting).

If you decide to make practical shooting your main hobby and practice regularly, then again, first of all, you should pay attention to shooting club "Vystrel". For club members, 100 rounds of ammunition on weekdays from 12 to 16 hours will cost 2,000 rubles. + 600 rub. payment for instructor services. The rest of the time the cost of a shot is 25 rubles. + the same 600 rub. instructor services, i.e. 100 shots will cost 3100 rubles. 4 classes per month – 10,400 rubles if you come on weekdays from 12 to 16 o’clock, or 12,400 rubles if you come at any other time.

Here it turns out the best budget option training, but the club does not have a special program according to which all instructors would work. Therefore, everything you do depends entirely on the instructor.

In addition, they do not issue a sports belt with a holster and pouches, and this itself already limits the learning process, because... Some actions will not be available to you.

On the other hand, if you really want to practice shooting, you can purchase all the necessary equipment yourself. Below you will find calculations for training in other clubs; it will be clear that training at Vystrel is noticeably cheaper, and the savings can be used to purchase equipment.

You can also register at Unibos. 4 lessons per month for 100 rounds will cost you 12,000 rubles if you shoot from domestic weapons. Ammo for other pistols will be a little more expensive, and the total cost will accordingly increase. Classes are held on Sundays. But here you need to sign up in advance and wait until the group is full.

If your budget allows, you can enroll in practical shooting courses in SC "Gepard". 8 lessons per month, approximately 3750 rubles. each. But during this month you are guaranteed to be taught how to shoot well. Many professional shooters who compete at both federal competitions and world championships train in this club.

At SC “Object”, after completing the Proshooter course, the cost of a shot from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. will be 20 rubles, i.e. for 100 rounds you will pay only 2000 rubles. and study on your own. But to take this course, you will have to work hard and spend money. Let's do the math:

• Option 1 – you come with two friends. In this case, you pay 2700 rubles. for 100 rounds, 500 rub. for equipment and 600 rubles. instructor services. Total 3800 rub. Those. 4 lessons per month will be worth it 15200 rub. The only problem is where to find these two friends who could train with you regularly
• Option 2 – you come with a friend together. In this case, you pay 2700 rubles. for 100 rounds, 500 rub. for equipment and 1150 rubles. for the services of an instructor. Total 4350 rub. Those. 4 lessons per month will be worth it 17400 rub.
• Option 3 – with friends who share your hobby, it’s a big problem, and you study alone (the most realistic option, in fact). You will have to pay 2700 rubles. for 100 rounds, 500 rub. for equipment and 2300 rubles. for the services of an instructor. Total 5500 rub. Those. 4 lessons per month will be worth it 22000 rub.

On my own behalf, I can add that the advantage of training at the Facility, despite the high price, is that they still teach shooting well here and you can always choose an instructor with whom you will feel comfortable training. The program itselfProshooter consists of 10 tests, and in my subjective opinion, it is not entirely balanced. In particular, putting the very difficult “Change of Store” test in second place was not entirely correct. Only more or less trained shooters who, for example, are interested in airsoft, can pass it the first time. For others it will not be realistic. As a result, you can spend several training sessions on this test alone.

On the other hand, in the future you can take several tests in one training session; this is not prohibited by the club rules. The rest of the tests are not so difficult, so it will be quite possible to take 2 or even 3 per training session (tested on myself).

We compared prices at shooting clubs based on the cost of 100 shots. But you need to understand that this is the minimum volume that makes sense to take during regular training. It's better, of course, to take more– 200-300 rounds. After 100 shots, the shooter is just beginning to understand his mistakes, the next 50-100 shots he shoots more consciously, trying to correct them, and another 50-100 shots to consolidate.

If your goal is to perform at any shooting competition, then you will have to train not once a week, but two or even three times. Accordingly, costs will increase significantly.

What to take with you when visiting a shooting club for the first time

To visit the shooting club, it is better to make an appointment in advance by phone. You must have your passport with you. In some clubs it is required only on your first visit, in others you will have to take it with you always. It is better to clarify this question directly with the club staff during registration.

On your first visit, you most likely will not have to actively move while shooting, you will not need to run, overcome any obstacles, etc., this is still not airsoft or paintball, although at practical shooting competitions the arrows do not move less active. But on your first visit, all your shots will be fired from static position, so the question “What to wear?” It’s not worth it being so critical anymore. Regular everyday clothes are fine; girls, of course, should still avoid skirts and long heels so as not to lose stability when shooting.

All necessary equipment will be given to you at the club. At the first lesson, you are usually given only headphones and glasses. On subsequent ones there is an additional belt with pouches and a holster.

How many shots are enough to get enough shots?

Usually on hour-long workout 100-150 shots per person are enough. You can take several types of weapons, for example, shoot from the legendary Glock and Beretta, Makarov and TT, determine for yourself which pistol you like best, which one is more comfortable for you to shoot and has better hits. You can try shooting with a pistol and a carbine, or with several pistols and carbines. The only thing in different clubs your conditions, in some places you will be offered a standard set of weapons at the first lesson, in others you will need to pay extra for each additional pistol or carbine.

Here it is necessary to clarify that firing live ammunition in bursts from automatic weapons is prohibited in Russia. Therefore, if you have a great desire to fire a couple of bursts from a Kalashnikov, then this can only be done with blank cartridges. Some shooting clubs offer this service.

During registration, it is better to check whether the entire arsenal presented on the shooting club’s website is available for order. It happens that there are many models presented on the website, but in reality some of the weapons are not available for order. Of course, for those who don’t particularly care what to shoot with, this is not a problem, but if you wanted to shoot with a specific model of pistol, and for some reason it is unavailable (under repair or something else), and If this turns out only directly at the club, it will be a little offensive. Therefore, it is better to immediately clarify everything by phone.

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If you have not yet had the opportunity to hold a pistol in your hands and shoot from it, then in this article you will learn about correct grip and aiming technique. In theory, aiming a pistol is fairly easy, but it still takes some practice to develop the skill to handle the weapon safely, hold it confidently, and aim it on target. So go to the shooting range, and first read and remember what you need to do to hit the target.

Basic pistol shooting technique

What will you need?

• Target

Grip (hold) of a pistol

Hold the gun in your dominant hand. Your dominant hand should grip the pistol handle so that thumb lay on the inside of the trunk.

• Your middle finger ring finger, and the little finger should cover the outer and front part of the handle.
• The index finger should be on the outside of the trigger guard.
• This way of holding a gun will give you maximum quantity levers necessary to reduce the vibration of the weapon in the hand during recoil.

Place your non-dominant hand on the other side of the handle. It will support the other hand and provide additional leverage when shooting.

• Place your hand as high as possible on the handle.
• All four fingers should be under the trigger guard, with your index finger firmly resting on the bottom of the trigger guard.
• The thumb should point forward and touch the other thumb.

Pistol shooting stance

Assume your shooting position. Stand up straight with your feet firmly planted on the ground and point the gun at your target. Your feet should be shoulder-width apart with your knees slightly bent.

• This position will allow you to move easily while providing stability to your body.
• Raise the gun in front of you. Your arms should be extended forward and slightly bent at the elbows. The gun should not be near your face.
• Lean your torso forward a little, imagine as if you are “drilling” a wall with a drill. This way you can maintain balance despite the recoil when shooting.

Aiming technique when shooting

Take aim. Follow the instructions below to properly aim at the target.

• Most people have their dominant eye on the same side as their dominant hand, but there are exceptions.
• To determine which eye is your dominant, put the large and index fingers in the form of a ring. Then extend your hand and look through the ring at some distant object.
• Start gradually moving the ring closer to your face, keeping both eyes open, but not looking at it. As a result, you will bring your hand to your dominant eye.

When aiming, the front sight and rear sight of the pistol must be in line. The pistol has a rear sight and a front sight. When you aim, the front sight should be exactly centered between the two edges of the rear sight slot.

• The front sight consists of one part, and the rear sight consists of two parts with a slot.
• There should be the same distance between the front sight and the edges of the rear sight slot.
• The top of the front sight should also be flush with the edges of the rear sight.

Take aim. When you aim a pistol, you will need to look at the rear sight, front sight, and target. Of course, it is physically impossible to look at all three objects at once. Therefore, try to focus mainly on the front and rear sights. In this case, it is recommended to focus on the front sight (closer to the muzzle of the pistol).

• The target should look a little blurry. You should be able to see it, but it should be in the background and less clear than the front and rear sights.
• More specifically, you must concentrate on the front sight. It will help you determine the relative position of the gun to your target.

Select a location on the target. The target has three places where you need to aim. No one location is preferable to another, so you will have to determine for yourself which one will be the most convenient for aiming.

• You can aim directly at the center of the target. To do this, you need to center the top of the front sight accordingly. The line of the top of the front sight should also coincide with the horizontal line of the center of the target.
• You can aim directly under the bull's eye (this method of aiming is called 6:00 o'clock). When actually shooting, aim so that upper part the fly slightly extended beyond the lower part of the black field of the apple.
• Or you can aim just below the bull's eye (sub 6 aim). When actually shooting, the front sight should be aimed approximately at the middle of the white part of the target field below the bull's eye.

Concentrate. You will need patience and concentration. If you aim sloppy, you will probably miss.

• Before shooting, make sure that the front sight is correctly installed in the rear sight slot.
• Take your time and be calm. If you get nervous and try to pull the trigger too hard, you may lose your aim and miss.

Pull the trigger and fire. Do this confidently, evenly, and do not delay.

• Pull the trigger evenly. Apply pressure only to the front of the trigger.
• First, pull the trigger until you feel resistance.
• Then continue to pull the trigger until you fire. Try not to expect it, as this often leads to a miss.

Shooting safety

• Be sure to keep your index finger on the brace before shooting.
• Point the gun in a safe direction. You should always point the gun away from people to avoid injuring anyone or damaging other people's property. If you're at a shooting range, hold the gun pointing downwards.
• Consider your gun loaded even if it isn't. This is necessary to prevent a possible tragedy.
• You must clearly see where your target is, as well as the entire area around and beyond it. It is important to ensure that all precautions are taken and that no one is caught in the line of fire. The target must be positioned so that it does not endanger anyone or anything in its vicinity. If you are going to shoot on private property, make sure there are no homes or businesses nearby.

According to the rules and regulations International Confederation Practical Shooting (ICPS), or in English the International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC), has established THREE “gold” ones since its founding basic rules safety when shooting, also called CODE ARROW:

1. My weapon is always loaded!

In any situation, in any case and with any weapon, we handle like with a charged one(remember how much you heard about a gun that hung on the wall for several years and then suddenly went off?)

2. I will only point the gun where I am going to shoot!

Typical mistakes when aiming

Mistakes happen when aiming incorrectly. They occur if the front sight is not installed correctly in the rear sight slot. How correctly you aim can be determined by the bullet hits on the target.

• If the bullet landed below the center of the target, then when aiming, the upper part of the front sight was below the upper edges of the rear sight slot.
• If the bullet hit above the center of the target, then the top of the front sight was above the top edges of the rear sight slot.
• If the bullet landed to the right of the center, then the front sight was closer to right side rear sight slots.
• If the bullet landed to the left of the center of the target, then the front sight was located closer to the left side of the rear sight slot.

Parallel offset. This error occurs when the front and rear sights are installed correctly, but your hand is thrown up by the recoil.

• It will all depend on where the recoil sends your hand - up or down. Accordingly, try to aim slightly above the center of the target or slightly below.

Mistakes when holding a pistol. Parallel displacement is not the only error that can occur when shooting. Bullet holes in the target may also indicate other errors.

• If the bullet hits the target closer to your dominant side, then you are most likely gripping the gun too tightly with your thumb or pulling the trigger too hard. Accordingly, if the bullet lands in the other direction from the center of the target, then you are pressing the trigger too lightly.
• If you're right-handed and the bullet hits the lower right corner (or vice versa if you're left-handed), you're probably gripping your gun too hard when you pull the trigger. If you hit the bottom left corner, you are most likely pulling the trigger too hard.
• If you are right-handed and the bullet hits the upper right corner (or vice versa if you are left-handed), then you expect recoil when firing. If the bullet hits the top left corner, then you are also expecting recoil or not “following the shot.”

Now you know (in theory) how to properly stand on your feet, hold a gun and aim it at a target. All that remains is to consolidate this knowledge with practice. Therefore, feel free to go to the shooting range!

And remember that THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IS SAFETY!

Pistol shooting practice is popular among both adults and children. There is a specially developed methodology for acquiring weapons skills and increasing the level of skill. Pistol shooting courses not only teach shooting techniques, but also introduce the rules for safe use of weapons.

To learn shooting you will need an experienced instructor.

Where does the training take place?

You can learn to shoot a pistol in practice at sports clubs or at special courses in pneumatic shooting ranges.

The best shooting schools in Moscow:

• Shooting club "Vystrel";
• Educational and sports club "Ostankino" DOSAAF of Russia;
• Shooting complex "Hunter";
• Training center "Vityaz";
• Shooting club "Object";
• Shooting club "Unibos";
• Shooting club "Patriot";
• Shooting club "Labyrinth";
• Shooting complex "Caliber";
• Shooting complex NOU "Center".

How the lesson is structured

Unlike sports shooting, which requires high skill and psychological stability, practical shooting lessons can become a kind of entertainment or hobby that will help relieve stress after a hard day at work.

Lessons can be individual with an instructor or group. The latter involve classes with a trainer in groups of an average of 4 people. This is reflected in the cost of the course. Individual lessons more expensive.

Any shooting training course for beginners begins with training in weapon safety. Then the trainer helps the student master the technique of gripping (holding) the weapon and teaches correct stance and breathing during shooting.

This will help prevent the gun from swinging in your hand and keep your body balanced during recoil.

It is necessary to take a stable posture. Feet should be shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent.

Your arms should be extended forward, your elbows slightly bent. You can't hold a weapon in front of your face. This will help avoid injury during kickback.

Stance when shooting a pistol.

The second stage of training is to familiarize the student with the basic commands that can be given by the coach during the shooting process. Not only the determination of the action algorithm and the result of shooting, but also the safety of the shooter himself depends on this.

Only after the student has mastered basic skills does the instructor begin practical exercises and accuracy training.

First of all, you need to determine your dominant eye. This is necessary to master aiming skills.

For most people, their dominant eye is the same as their dominant hand, but this is not always the case. To correctly identify it, you need to connect your thumb and index finger. The resulting ring should be slowly brought closer to the eyes.

Both eyes should be open. You can't look at the ring. The gaze should be directed through it to a distant object. The hand itself will intuitively approach the dominant eye.

1. When aiming, the front sight should be in the center of the rear sight (slot).
2. The upper part of the front sight is located on the same level as the rear sight.
3. The target appears a little blurry, but it should not be overlooked. Attention should be focused on the front and rear sights.
4. The top line of the front sight should coincide with the horizontal line of the target.

It is important to remain calm while doing this. Without concentration, there is a high probability of a miss.

Rules for aiming and focusing.

Shot technology:

1. While pressing down on the front of the trigger, press it evenly.
2. Press until resistance appears.
3. Fire a shot.

During classes, one brand of pistol is used. This is necessary for the student to get used to the weapon.

All of the above rules apply not only to lessons on sports shooting, but also to training in combat shooting. Tactical shooting is different in that the student is taught the skills of firing in different situations from any position. This is both accuracy, speed, and close combat tactics.

To master and consolidate shooting techniques, you will need from 4 to 8 lessons. Having studied the basics of pistol shooting, you can further improve your personal weapon skills.

Press the trigger evenly and smoothly.

Age restrictions for students

Sports schools accept students from 10-12 years of age into children's pistol shooting groups if they are absent medical contraindications. It is believed that children under this age are not ready to work with weapons, either physically or psychologically.

As practice shows, many private schools accept children from 8-9 years old at the discretion of the coach, provided that the child is well physically developed and has a strong physique for his age. But on official level this should not be allowed. Parents need to remember that there is a risk to the child.

Guns are not toys for children.

What do you need to register?

To register for shooting courses for beginners you must provide:

• application for testing knowledge of the rules of safe handling of weapons;
• training contract.

To conclude an agreement, you need to have a package of documents with you, which includes:

• passport;
• medical certificates from a psychiatric clinic and drug treatment clinic;
• one photograph 30x40 mm.

Approximate cost and preparation

The average cost of pistol shooting lessons is 1500-2500 rubles/hour. The cost of cartridges varies from 15 to 50 rubles/piece.

Many sports schools provide children under 16 years of age with free education.

To gain access to practical training, you must undergo instruction and pass a test on your knowledge of the rules for safe handling of weapons.