Beginner Tips for Precision Marksmanship: The Shooter's Checklist

Beginner shooters are often overwhelmed with the sheer number of procedures that must be executed before actual firing can begin: magazine loading, firearm loading, grip, stance, sight alignment, etc. Competitive environments such as shooting matches can compound the swamped feeling by adding performance anxiety to the point where even seasoned veterans make basic mistakes. This happens across all sports to the extent that an entire branch of psychology has been created to address the phenomenon.

The checklist is a well-established technique in sports psychology to help deal with stress. I highly recommend anyone who has trouble dealing with demanding situations try this technique.