​Trim the Fat: Finding A More Effective Way to Discuss Practical Shooting Fundamentals

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The marksmanship fundamentals are the first key tasks taught to new shooters, and are below only safe weapons handling in importance. Whether you were a recruit at the rifle range, a cop in the academy, or a young kid learning from your dad or uncle, these fundamentals were drilled into your head:
1. Stance
2. Grip
3. Sight Alignment/ Picture
4. Trigger Control
5. Breathing
6. Follow Through

The purpose of the fundamentals, ostensibly, is to place a shot at the intended point of aim (POA) on a target (steel, paper, or flesh doesn’t really matter here). Let’s ask ourselves what, exactly, is required to complete that task? 

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