The Official Us Marine Corps Pistol Marksmanship Handbook

MASTER THE COMBAT PISTOL Current 2017 edition The semi-auto pistol is the Marine's go-to defensive weapon of choice, effective out to fifty meters. This comprehensive Handbook contains the distilled wisdom of Marine Corps instructors & gunfighters over decades, designed & proven to hone a student of any ability into a competition-ready, combat-grade pistol shot on whose skills his comrades may justifiably rely. This publication supersedes the old (pre-2016) MCRP 3-01B. Full-size edition: LARGE 8.5" x 11" FORMAT: clear, detailed text & illustrations. COMPLETE & UNABRIDGED The indispensable manual for service personnel, civilian contractors, law enforcement, competition shooters, preppers, & more. Created & trusted by the United States Marine Corps. Essential reference for the bookshelf or range bag of any semi-auto pistol operator or instructor. "Batteries last hours, books last decades. Get the print edition!" The Handbook covers: THE SERVICE PISTOL: CAPABILITIES, NOMENCLATURE, COMPONENTS, SAFETY, CYCLE, AMMUNITION, WEARING & HOLSTERING, MAINTENANCE, SAFETY/FUNCTION CHECKS, USER SERVICEABILITY INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE IN ADVERSE CONDITIONS WEAPONS HANDLING: SAFETY, WEAPONS CONDITIONS, WEAPON COMMANDS, LOADING, MAKING-READY, FIRE/CEASE-FIRE, UNLOADING & SHOWING-CLEAR, MAGAZINE FILLING & EMPTYING, RELOADING, MALFUNCTION DRILLS, WEAPONS CARRIES & TRANSPORTS, COMBAT MINDSET PISTOL MARKSMANSHIP: AIMING, TRIGGER CONTROL, BREATH CONTROL, APPLICATION OF MARKSMANSHIP FUNDAMENTALS PISTOL FIRING POSITIONS & GRIP: MOBILITY & ENEMY OBSERVATION, SIGHT STABILIZATION, TRIGGER CONTROL & RECOIL MANAGEMENT, QUICK DRAW, WEAVER & ISOSCELES STANCES STANDING, KNEELING & PRONE, NATURAL BODY ALIGNMENT USE OF COVER & CONCEALMENT: COVER MATERIALS, FIRING FROM COVER, SUPPORTED FIRING, FINDING & ENGAGING ENEMY TARGETS FROM COVER PRESENTATION OF THE PISTOL TO TARGET: SIGHT PICTURE, PRESENTATION FROM HOLSTER, KNEELING & PRONE, SEARCH & ASSESSMENT ENEMY ENGAGEMENT TECHNIQUE: TARGET DETECTION, MOVEMENT, SOUND & IMPROPER CAMOUFLAGE, TECHNIQUES OF FIRE, SINGLE- & DOUBLE-ACTION FIRING, RE-ENGAGEMENT TECHNIQUES, DEFEATING MULTIPLE TARGETS, COMBAT MINDSET, PRIORITIZING TARGETS, ENGAGING MOVING TARGETS, LEADING MOVING TARGETS ONE-HANDED TECHNIQUES: PRESENTATION & SHOOTING, RELOADING, STOPPAGE & MALFUNCTION, USING THE WEAK HAND, TRANSFERRING THE PISTOL ADVANCED TECHNIQUES: SHOOTING ON THE MOVE, ENGAGING MULTIPLE TARGETS IN DIFFERENT QUADRANTS LOW LIGHT TECHNIQUES COMBAT MINDSET, TARGET DETECTION, ILLUMINATION, HUNTING TARGETS AT NIGHT, FLASHLIGHT SHOOTING Introduction Marines must have the versatility, flexibility, & skills to deal with any situation at any level of intensity across the entire range of military operations. Whenever the situation warrants the application of deadly force, a Marine must be able to deliver well-aimed shots to eliminate the threat. To be combat ready, a Marine must be skilled in the tactics, techniques, & procedures of pistol marksmanship & diligent in the proper care & maintenance of the service pistol. This publication provides all Marines with the tactics, techniques, & procedures for range & field firing the M9, 9-mm service pistol. Find also on Amazon: The Official US Marine Corps Rifle Marksmanship Handbook (ISBN: 1548754498 ) The Official US Marine Corps Sniping Handbook (ISBN: 1548976091 ) Search Amazon for 'CARLILE MILITARY LIBRARY' to find more TOP-FLIGHT, SQUARED-AWAY publications for your professional bookshelf! Provided for information purposes only. Published in the U.S.A. by CARLILE MEDIA.

MASTER THE M16 RIFLE, M4 CARBINE, AND OTHER BLACK RIFLE VARIANTS Current, 2017 edition The art of the long gun is at the heart of every Marine, for every Marine is first and foremost a rifleman. There are no rear-echelon Marines, as no one is far from the front line during expeditionary operations. Therefore, this comprehensive guide contains the distilled wisdom of Marine Corps instructors and sharpshooters over decades, designed and proven to hone a student of any ability into a competition-ready, combat-grade marksman on whose skills his comrades may justifiably rely. Current edition note: this publication supersedes the old (pre-2016) MCRP 3-01A. 252 PAGES - COMPLETE & UNABRIDGED - NO CUTS, UNLIKE OTHERS ON AMAZON; CHECK THE PAGE COUNT! Full-size edition: LARGE 8.5" x 11" FORMAT: clear, detailed text & illustrations. The indispensable manual for service personnel, civilian contractors, law enforcement, competition shooters, hunters, preppers, and more. Created and trusted by the United States Marine Corps. Essential reference for the bookshelf or range bag of any M16, M4 or AR-series rifle operator. "Batteries last hours, books last decades. Get the print edition!" The handbook covers: THE SERVICE RIFLE, ACCESSORIES, AMMUNITION, BALLISTICS & OPERATION MAINTENANCE, DISASSEMBLY, CLEANING, REASSEMBLY, FIELD MAINTENANCE IN VARIOUS CLIMATES WEAPONS HANDLING, SAFETY PROCEDURES, COMMANDS, TACTICAL & SPEED RELOADS, STOPPAGE DRILLS, CARRY & SLINGS, TRANSPORTS FUNDAMENTALS OF MARKSMANSHIP, COMBAT OPTICS, IRON SIGHTS, TRIGGER CONTROL FIRING POSITIONS, USE OF SUPPORT EFFECTS OF WEATHER, TEMPERATURE & PRECIPITATION ZEROING FOR COMBAT OPTIC & IRON SIGHTS, WINDAGE & ELEVATION RULES OFFSET AIMING FOR WINDAGE & ELEVATION ENGAGEMENT TECHNIQUES, RIFLE PRESENTATION, SHOT DELIVERY, POST-ENGAGEMENT SEARCH & ASSESS TECHNIQUE TARGET DETECTION, LOCATION & RANGE ESTIMATION MULTIPLE TARGET ENGAGEMENT TECHNIQUE, ASSESSMENT & PRIORITIZATION MOVING TARGET ENGAGEMENT TECHNIQUES & LEADING MOVEMENT IN COMBAT LOW-LIGHT ENGAGEMENT TECHNIQUES, NIGHT VISION, ILLUMINATION, ACQUIRING TARGETS AT NIGHT, NIGHT AIMING DEVICES Introduction Marines are employed across the entire range of military operations, including war and other military operations that focus on deterring aggression, resolving conflict, promoting peace, and supporting civil authorities. Whenever the situation warrants the application of deadly force, the Marine rifleman must be able to deliver well-aimed shots to eliminate the adversary. Combat-ready Marines must be skilled in tactics and proficient in the use of firearms. Well-trained Marines will have the confidence required to deliver accurate fire under the most adverse battle conditions. The Service rifle is the primary tool that an individual Marine uses to obtain dominance over the enemy and neutralize the effects of enemy weapons. The Marine Corps Combat Rifle Program progresses the individual Marine from the fundamentals of marksmanship to advanced combat shooting, ensuring the ability to masterfully employ the Service rifle under all conditions. Find also on Amazon: The Official US Marine Corps Pistol Marksmanship Handbook (ISBN: 1548883468 ) The Official US Marine Corps Sniping Handbook (ISBN: 1548976091 ) Search Amazon for 'CARLILE MILITARY LIBRARY' to find more TOP-FLIGHT, SQUARED-AWAY publications for your professional bookshelf! Provided for information purposes only. Published in the U.S.A. by CARLILE MEDIA.

MASTER THE COMBAT PISTOL! Current edition The semi-auto pistol is the Marine's go-to defensive weapon of choice, effective out to fifty meters. This comprehensive Handbook contains the distilled wisdom of Marine Corps instructors & gunfighters over decades, designed & proven to hone a student of any ability into a competition-ready, combat-grade pistol shot on whose skills his comrades may justifiably rely. This publication supersedes the old (pre-2016) MCRP 3-01B. Full-size edition: LARGE 8.5" x 11" FORMAT: clear, detailed text & illustrations. COMPLETE & UNABRIDGED The indispensable manual for service personnel, civilian contractors, law enforcement, competition shooters, preppers, & more. Created & trusted by the United States Marine Corps. Essential reference for the bookshelf or range bag of any semi-auto pistol operator or instructor. "Batteries last hours, books last decades. Get the print edition!" The Handbook covers: THE SERVICE PISTOL: CAPABILITIES, NOMENCLATURE, COMPONENTS, SAFETY, CYCLE, AMMUNITION, WEARING & HOLSTERING, MAINTENANCE, SAFETY/FUNCTION CHECKS, USER SERVICEABILITY INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE IN ADVERSE CONDITIONS WEAPONS HANDLING: SAFETY, WEAPONS CONDITIONS, WEAPON COMMANDS, LOADING, MAKING-READY, FIRE/CEASE-FIRE, UNLOADING & SHOWING-CLEAR, MAGAZINE FILLING & EMPTYING, RELOADING, MALFUNCTION DRILLS, WEAPONS CARRIES & TRANSPORTS, COMBAT MINDSET PISTOL MARKSMANSHIP: AIMING, TRIGGER CONTROL, BREATH CONTROL, APPLICATION OF MARKSMANSHIP FUNDAMENTALS PISTOL FIRING POSITIONS & GRIP: MOBILITY & ENEMY OBSERVATION, SIGHT STABILIZATION, TRIGGER CONTROL & RECOIL MANAGEMENT, QUICK DRAW, WEAVER & ISOSCELES STANCES STANDING, KNEELING & PRONE, NATURAL BODY ALIGNMENT USE OF COVER & CONCEALMENT: COVER MATERIALS, FIRING FROM COVER, SUPPORTED FIRING, FINDING & ENGAGING ENEMY TARGETS FROM COVER PRESENTATION OF THE PISTOL TO TARGET: SIGHT PICTURE, PRESENTATION FROM HOLSTER, KNEELING & PRONE, SEARCH & ASSESSMENT ENEMY ENGAGEMENT TECHNIQUE: TARGET DETECTION, MOVEMENT, SOUND & IMPROPER CAMOUFLAGE, TECHNIQUES OF FIRE, SINGLE- & DOUBLE-ACTION FIRING, RE-ENGAGEMENT TECHNIQUES, DEFEATING MULTIPLE TARGETS, COMBAT MINDSET, PRIORITIZING TARGETS, ENGAGING MOVING TARGETS, LEADING MOVING TARGETS ONE-HANDED TECHNIQUES: PRESENTATION & SHOOTING, RELOADING, STOPPAGE & MALFUNCTION, USING THE WEAK HAND, TRANSFERRING THE PISTOL ADVANCED TECHNIQUES: SHOOTING ON THE MOVE, ENGAGING MULTIPLE TARGETS IN DIFFERENT QUADRANTS LOW LIGHT TECHNIQUES COMBAT MINDSET, TARGET DETECTION, ILLUMINATION, HUNTING TARGETS AT NIGHT, FLASHLIGHT SHOOTING Introduction Marines must have the versatility, flexibility, & skills to deal with any situation at any level of intensity across the entire range of military operations. Whenever the situation warrants the application of deadly force, a Marine must be able to deliver well-aimed shots to eliminate the threat. To be combat ready, a Marine must be skilled in the tactics, techniques, & procedures of pistol marksmanship & diligent in the proper care & maintenance of the service pistol. This publication provides all Marines with the tactics, techniques, & procedures for range & field firing the M9, 9-mm service pistol. Search Amazon for 'CARLILE MILITARY LIBRARY' to find more TOP-FLIGHT, SQUARED-AWAY publications for your professional bookshelf! Provided for information purposes only. Published in the U.S.A. by CARLILE MEDIA.

FROM BASICS TO BULLSEYES Full-size edition - LARGE 8.5" x 11" FORMAT: clear, detailed text & illustrations. Complete & Unabridged. Created & trusted by the United States Army's Maneuver Center of Excellence (MCoE). Essential reference for the bookshelf or range bag of any semi-auto pistol operator or instructor, particularly the Beretta M-9 / 92 series operator. "Batteries last hours, books last decades. Get the print edition!" This newly-released guide is perhaps the single most comprehensive and effective educational training resource on the semi-automatic pistol, produced with the benefit of the Army's decades of experience both on the field of combat and in the world of competitive marksmanship. Starting with the essentials of pistol operation and safety, moving through effective use in a wide variety of circumstances, and completing with expert and intuitive employment in battle and on the range, this book is the ideal companion for the military, law enforcement and civilian handgun operator alike - whatever your natural skill, current level of training, or intended professional, defensive or sporting implementation of the weapon. BUILD RELIABLE COMPETITION- AND COMBAT-READY DRILLS, SKILLS & REFLEXES OVERVIEW: SAFETY, HANDLING & CONTROL - PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION: COMPONENTS, CYCLE OF FUNCTION - AIMING DEVICES: IRON SIGHT, AN/PEQ-14 - HOLSTERS & ACCESSORIES - EMPLOYMENT: FIRING SITIATIONS, SHOT PROCESS, TARGET ACQUISITION, DRAW & PRESENTATION, SAFETY DISENGAGEMENT, REHOLSTERING - STABILITY: SUPPORT, MUSCLE RELAXATION, NATURAL POINT-OF-AIM, RECOIL, GRIPS, SHOOTER-GUN ANGLE, FIELD OF VIEW, CARRY POSITIONS, STABILIZATION, FIRING POSITIONS - AIM: ACCURACY, COMMON ENGAGEMENTS & AIMING ERRORS - CONTROL: ARC OF MOVEMENT, MALFUNCTIONS - MOVEMENT: TECHNIQUES, FORWARD, RETROGRADE, LATERAL AND TURNING MOVEMENT - AMMUNITION - BALLISTICS - COMPLEX ENGAGEMENTS - DRILLS - QUALIFICATIONS Current edition note: this publication supersedes the old (pre-2017) FM 3-23.35 and FM 23-35. Search for 'CARLILE MILITARY LIBRARY' to find more TOP-FLIGHT, SQUARED-AWAY publications for your professional bookshelf! Information purposes only. Proudly published in the U.S.A. by CARLILE MEDIA.

MASTER THE M16 RIFLE, M4 CARBINE, AND OTHER BLACK RIFLE VARIANTS The art of the long gun is at the heart of every Marine, for every Marine is first and foremost a rifleman. There are no rear-echelon Marines, as no one is far from the front line during expeditionary operations. Therefore, this comprehensive guide contains the distilled wisdom of Marine Corps instructors and sharpshooters over decades, designed and proven to hone a student of any ability into a competition-ready, combat-grade marksman on whose skills his comrades may justifiably rely. Current edition note: this publication supersedes the old (pre-2016) MCRP 3-01A. 252 PAGES - COMPLETE & UNABRIDGED - NO CUTS, UNLIKE OTHERS ON AMAZON; CHECK THE PAGE COUNT! Full-size edition: LARGE 8.5" x 11" FORMAT: clear, detailed text & illustrations. The indispensable manual for service personnel, civilian contractors, law enforcement, competition shooters, hunters, preppers, and more. Essential reference for the bookshelf or range bag of any M16, M4 or AR-series rifle operator. "Batteries last hours, books last decades. Get the print edition!" The handbook covers: THE SERVICE RIFLE, ACCESSORIES, AMMUNITION, BALLISTICS & OPERATION MAINTENANCE, DISASSEMBLY, CLEANING, REASSEMBLY, FIELD MAINTENANCE IN VARIOUS CLIMATES, INSPECTION WEAPONS HANDLING, SAFETY PROCEDURES, COMMANDS, RELOADING, TACTICAL & SPEED RELOADS, STOPPAGE DRILLS, CARRY & SLING CHOICES, TRANSPORTS FUNDAMENTALS OF MARKSMANSHIP, COMBAT OPTICS, IRON SIGHTS, TRIGGER CONTROL FIRING POSITIONS, USE OF SUPPORT EFFECTS OF WEATHER, TEMPERATURE & PRECIPITATION ZEROING FOR COMBAT OPTIC & IRON SIGHTS, WINDAGE & ELEVATION RULES OFFSET AIMING FOR WINDAGE & ELEVATION ENGAGEMENT TECHNIQUES, RIFLE PRESENTATION FROM CARRY, SHOT DELIVERY, POST-ENGAGEMENT SEARCH & ASSESS TECHNIQUES TARGET DETECTION, LOCATION & RANGE ESTIMATION MULTIPLE TARGET ENGAGEMENT TECHNIQUES, ASSESSMENT & PRIORITIZATION MOVING TARGET ENGAGEMENT TECHNIQUES & LEADING MOVEMENT IN COMBAT LOW-LIGHT ENGAGEMENT TECHNIQUES, NIGHT VISION, ILLUMINATION, ACQUIRING TARGETS AT NIGHT, NIGHT AIMING DEVICES Introduction Marine Corps forces are employed across the entire range of military operations. Those operations include war (characterized by large-scale, sustained combat operations) and other military operations that focus on deterring aggression, resolving conflict, promoting peace, and supporting civil authorities. These operations can occur before, during, and after combat operations. Marines always need to be prepared to carry out their mission and adapt to changing levels of threat and unexpected situations. Whenever the situation warrants the application of deadly force, the Marine rifleman must be able to deliver well-aimed shots to eliminate the adversary. Marines must have the versatility, flexibility, and skills to deal with a situation at any level of intensity across the entire range of military operations. Combat-ready Marines must be skilled in tactics and proficient in the use of firearms. Well-trained Marines will have the confidence required to deliver accurate fire under the most adverse battle conditions. The Service rifle is the primary tool that an individual Marine uses to obtain dominance over the enemy and neutralize the effects of enemy weapons. The Marine Corps Combat Rifle Program progresses the individual Marine from the fundamentals of marksmanship to advanced combat shooting, ensuring the ability to masterfully employ the Service rifle under all conditions.

MASTER THE ART OF LONG-RANGE COMBAT SHOOTING, FROM BEGINNER TO EXPERT SNIPER Largest format on Amazon - giant 8.5" x 11" Current, 2017 edition 200+ PAGES - COMPLETE & UNABRIDGED The indispensable manual for service personnel, civilian contractors, law enforcement, competition shooters, hunters, preppers, and more. Created and trusted by the United States Marine Corps. Essential reference for the bookshelf or range bag of any long-range marksman, particularly the M40 variant / Remington 700 type operator and instructor. "Batteries last hours, books last decades. Get the print edition!" BUILD YOUR SKILLS WITH THE USMC'S ELITE SCOUT SNIPERS The Scout Snipers of the United States Marine Corps are among the most respected reconnaissance, surveillance and long-distance rifle specialists in the world. Highly skilled in field craft and marksmanship, the Scount Sniper is able to penetrate the enemy's defenses, provide forward recon and observation, and deliver precision fire on selected high-value targets, without detection or capture. This Handbook illustrates the proper and effective methods of scout-sniping in offensive combat and defensive force-protection. It also covers selection, training, employment, equipment selection and care. Containing the distilled wisdom of the USMC's instructors and experts over decades, the Handbook is designed and proven to hone a student of any current ability into a competition-ready, combat-grade precision marksman. Learning long-range shooting need not be difficult, requiring only an understanding of the fundamentals and experience! Current edition note: this publication supersedes the old MCWP 3-15.3 and FMFM 1-3B. NOTE: For the current equivalent of FMFM 1-3, Basic Rifle Marksmanship, mentioned in the Foreword, search Amazon for "The Official US Marine Corps Rifle Marksmanship Handbook" (ISBN: 978-1548754495 ). IMPORTANT: Elements of this current-issue Handbook have been in use by the USMC since the early 1980s (if it ain't broke...) This means parts of the document and its illustrations originated in a pre-digital era, whose print production processes were less precise than today's. Please use Amazon's "Look Inside" feature to know what to expect! The handbook covers: THE SCOUT-SNIPER SNIPER EQUIPMENT MARKSMANSHIP TRAINING FIELD SKILLS (TARGET DETECTION & SELECTION, RANGE ESTIMATION, CAMOUFLAGE, MOVEMENT, POSITION SELECTION) SNIPER SKILLS SNIPER TACTICAL EMPLOYMENT (OFFENSIVE & DEFENSIVE) PLANNING & PREPARATION OF A SNIPER MISSION APPENDIXES (RANGE ESTIMATION TABLES, BASIC SNIPER TRAINING SYLLABUS, MARKSMANSHIP EXERCISES, SNIPER TRAINING EXERCISES, WINDAGE CONVERSION TABLE, BUILDING TERRAIN MODELS, REFERENCES) Find also on Amazon: The Official US Marine Corps Pistol Marksmanship Handbook (ISBN: 1548883468 ) The Official US Marine Corps Rifle Marksmanship Handbook (ISBN: 1548754498 ) Search Amazon for 'CARLILE MILITARY LIBRARY' to find more TOP-FLIGHT, SQUARED-AWAY publications for your professional bookshelf! Provided for information purposes only. Published in the U.S.A. by CARLILE MEDIA.

Rifle Marksmanship, the official U.S. Marines reference publication 3-01A, is the complete guide to becoming proficient on the Corps' service rifles: the M16A4 and the M4 carbine. In addition to marksmanship techniques, the manual covers component parts, ammunition; cleaning, servicing and maintenance; operation and safety; firing positions; and engagement and low-light techniques. Illustrated throughout with clear and detailed photographs and drawings, Rifle Marksmanship will be of value to anyone interested in becoming a better rifle marksman, regardless of gun fired. From the Foreword: Marine Corps Reference Publication 3-01A, Rifle Marksmanship, presents how the Service rifle/carbine is employed by the individual Marine, contains the skills and techniques required for individual rifle marksmanship, and provides the skills that are required for basic through advanced marksmanship. This publication is intended to be used as a reference guide concerning marksmanship skills for unit commanders, trainers, and individual Marines. It presents marksmanship techniques organized by topic, and within each of those topics, techniques are broken down further as they apply to employment with the rifle combat optic (the primary sighting system) and with backup iron sights.