Comments on: Breath Control and Shooting

By: Carmine C. Pacucci

Carmine C. Pacucci — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 20:33:58 +0000

Amazing how long this thread has been making rounds. I was a perimiter guard in 1969 at Blackhorse, Vietnam, for several months and a self taught as a night shooter with a Starlite scope. Often I would be taking shots at a tuft of grass that moved contratry to the breeze. The fellow who mentioned breathing controlling heart beat was on to something. As I set up a shot I could hear my heart beat in my ears along with a rush of adrenaline that would threaten to get me shaking. Being aware of my breathing brought me down enough to focus and do my job. Talk about being surprised by the shot. The whole side of the perimiter would light up. The yoga people are aware of the breathing pinciple.

By: John M. Buol Jr.

John M. Buol Jr. — Fri, 27 May 2011 14:25:23 +0000

A reason why those nutty Service Rifle shooters wear thick coats over sweaters in the heat of a Camp Perry summer.

By: AFshooter

AFshooter — Fri, 27 May 2011 04:09:10 +0000

I control my breathing to slow my heart rate. I can halt my breathing, but my heart is still beating. I can see the sights bounce ever so slightly when I hold my breath.

By: John M. Buol Jr.

John M. Buol Jr. — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 13:01:10 +0000

Totally agree with you. More importantly, shooters much better than I agree as well.

The whole point of my little diatribe here is to counter the common misconception within the Army that this has some mystical effect that will magically cause shots go go high or low without explanation. Rounds can only impact based on where the barrel points and that can be seen via aiming.