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The inside of the knee rests on the deck. The knee is drawn up to provide maximum stability for the position. Establish a two handed-firing grip on the pistol. Figure 4-19. Squat Method. Place the left elbow on the ground for stability. For maximum stability, strive to keep the grip firmly placed on the deck. The head may rest against the right arm so the pistol sights can be aligned. The head may be canted as long as the aiming eye can look directly through the sights. Strive to keep the pistol sights as level as possible while acquiring sight alignment.

The trigger finger is straight and the right thumb is on the safety and in a position to operate it. Extend arms and raise the pistol to just below eye level so a clear field of view is maintained. Point the muzzle of the pistol in the direction of enemy contact. Figure 2-29. Alert—Close Quarters. Point the pistol in a safe direction. WARNING Ensure the pistol is pointed in a safe direction at all times and does not cover any part of the body while holstering. Figure 2-30. Ready. Pistol Marksmanship __________________________________________________________________________________________ Figure 2-31.

The Marine must focus on the top edge of the front sight and fire the shot while maintaining the relationship between the front and rear sights within the aiming area. Focusing on the top edge of the front sight rather than the target keeps the front sight clear and distinct, which allows the Marine to detect minor variations in sight alignment. Secondary vision allows the Marine to see the target (although slightly blurred) and maintain sight picture within his aiming area. Aiming and trigger control are mutually supportive—one cannot be performed without the other.

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