The Importance of Natural Point of Aim and How to Practice It

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Natural Point of Aim
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New York executive, George Manos heads THOR Executive Security Teams as president. Having established a successful career, George Manos can enjoy many of his interests, including the sport of marksmanship.

To improve in marksmanship, keep in mind the “natural point of aim” theory. This idea does not focus on forcing a rifle to line up with a target. Instead, it teaches you to recognize how your body is positioned in a relaxed state when holding a weapon. Understanding body positioning allows you to place yourself in a spot that naturally points your rifle at an intended target.

A good way to practice the concept is to hold a rifle naturally in a shooting position and to point it toward a mark. Once you feel your sights are positioned accurately, close your eyes and focus on relaxing your body. Breathing in and out a couple of times helps. From that point, open your eyes and observe where the sights moved. Reposition your entire body and rifle to line up the sights once again and then shoot. By becoming more aware of the natural point of aim, you will greatly improve your accuracy.

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