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  2. Accurizing - Wikipedia

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    For shooting sport, accuracy is the gun's ability to hit exactly what the shooter is aiming at, and precision is the ability to hit the same place over and over again in a repeatable fashion. Both are the goals of accurizing, [ 2 ] which generally concentrates on four different areas:

  3. Gun dynamics - Wikipedia

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    The main aim of a theoretical simulation of the dynamics of the barrel, mounting, and shot, is to predict the sensitivity of the shot exit conditions to variations in the gun system parameters. This will then assist the gun designer to produce suitable designs and keep manufacturing tolerances within reasonable limits, while maintaining good ...

  4. Double tap - Wikipedia

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    The Russian assault rifle AN-94 can automatically shoot two bullets in a rapid burst; this feature was intended to improve the single shot hit probability of the rifle. Double taps are an integral part of the El Presidente combat pistol shooting drill developed by Jeff Cooper during the 1970s and published in the January/February 1979 issue of ...

  5. Modern technique - Wikipedia

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    The modern technique (abbreviation of modern technique of the pistol) is a method for using a handgun for self-defense, originated by firearms expert Jeff Cooper. [1] The modern technique uses a two-handed grip on the pistol and brings the weapon to eye level so that the sights may be used to aim at the target.

  6. Precision-guided firearm - Wikipedia

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    The precision guided firearm integrates technology commonly found in drones, tanks, jet fighters, smartphones and microprocessors, into the conventional system. [7] The following technologies can be integrated in a PGF system: Target acquisition, either through manual designation or auto-acquisition; Lock on and persistent target tracking

  7. Target practice - Wikipedia

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    The main goal is to improve the shooter's accuracy and skill with firearms. Through repeated practice, participants build essential abilities like aiming, trigger control, and firearm handling. This leads to better overall marksmanship. Target practice also helps assess progress and identify areas for improvement.

  8. A new report says Beals’ senior drill instructor, who allegedly berated and overworked the recruits, did not respond to or recognize Beals’ signs of distress. Recruit’s training death was ...

  9. Combat pistol shooting - Wikipedia

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    One combat pistol drill is the El Presidente drill, developed by Jeff Cooper in the 1970s and published in the January/February 1979 issue of American Handgunner magazine. [6] This is used as a benchmark to gauge a shooter's skills, as it tests the draw and reload, and requires good transitions and follow-through. [ 7 ]