Summary of "Як навчитися влучно стріляти? 5 правил від професіонала"

Five Fundamental Rules of Accurate Shooting with Small Arms

The video features Senior Lieutenant Oliynyk from the 13th Charter Brigade explaining the five fundamental rules of accurate shooting, particularly focusing on the Kalashnikov assault rifle (AK-74). He emphasizes that accurate shooting is not secret knowledge but requires conscientious adherence to these principles.

1. Weapon Adjustment

The first rule stresses the importance of properly adjusting the weapon’s sights to “normal combat” settings. Two methods are discussed:

Classic Method: Shooting at a target 100 meters away and adjusting the sights accordingly.
American Method: Preliminary sighting at 25 meters followed by final adjustment at 300 meters on a steel target.

Proper sight adjustment is essential for accuracy.

2. Stable Shooting Position

The second rule highlights adopting the most stable shooting stance:

Prone Position: Considered the most stable, often used by snipers, allowing full support for the weapon.
Knee Positions:
- Dynamic knee position offers mobility.
- Classic knee position provides good support by holding the weapon at two points.
Natural Supports: Using trees, walls, or objects such as backpacks and helmets can improve stability in standing or kneeling positions.

3. Correct and Quality Aiming

The third rule focuses on mastering aiming, particularly with the AK-74’s rear sight settings:

Use the “P” (permanent) sight set for 400 meters. Due to bullet trajectory “excess,” aim below the target’s lower edge to hit accurately at various distances.
Alternatively, use sight settings 1 or 2 for shooting at distances under 220 meters, aiming directly at the target point with minimal bullet deviation.

It is crucial not to confuse these two aiming techniques.

4. Breath Control

The fourth rule teaches controlling breathing to minimize weapon movement during firing:

Inhale, exhale, then hold your breath for 5-7 seconds while pulling the trigger smoothly to avoid disturbing the aim.

5. Trigger Control

The fifth and final rule stresses the importance of a smooth and controlled trigger pull to prevent jerking the weapon and losing sight alignment.

An exercise is demonstrated using a coin or spent cartridge case placed on the muzzle to test trigger control. The shooter must fire without displacing the object, ensuring a clean shot.

Conclusion

By carefully following these five rules—proper weapon adjustment, stable position, correct aiming, breath control, and trigger control—shooters can significantly improve their accuracy. Senior Lieutenant Oliynyk hopes the guidance was helpful and invites viewers to future training videos.

Presenter: Senior Lieutenant Oliynyk, 13th Charter Brigade