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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 & fighters over decades, designed & proven to hone a student of any ability into a competition-ready, combat-grade pistol 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 , 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: ING, TRIGGER CONTROL, BREATH CONTROL, APPLICATION OF MARKSMANSHIP FUNDAMENTALS * PISTOL FIRING POSITIONS & GRIP: MOBILITY & ENEMY OBSERVATION, 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: PICTURE, PRESENTATION FROM HOLSTER, KNEELING & PRONE, SEARCH & ASSESSMENT * ENEMY ENGAGEMENT TECHNIQUE: TARGET DETECTION, MOVEMENT, SOUND & IMPROPER CAMOUE, 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 operations. Whenever the situation warrants the application of deadly force, a Marine must be able to deliver well-ed s 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 Marksmanship Handbook (ISBN: 1548754498 ) * The Official US Marine Corps Sniping Handbook (ISBN: 1548976091 ) Search Amazon for 'CARLILE 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.