January 27, 2017

Pistol Training Notes

Don Nygord was a renowned pistol smith, one of the finest pistol shots in the nation, many times member of the US Olympic Team, and a teacher and coach. Here is a collection of his thoughts on how to shoot a pistol well and what it takes to improve your performance. Before he passed away, he gave us permission to post these notes so they would continue to be of help to the pistol shooting community.
Technique
               Stance
               Breathing
Grip
               Grip Pressure
               Modifying Grip I
               Modifying Grip II
Sights
               Eyes
               Sight Screws
               Sights
Trigger
                Releasing the Shot
Mental
                Match Stress
                Relaxation
                Psychology of Shooting
Training
                Fatigue
                Training Plan
                Visualization
Cleaning
                Cleaning