Nygord's Notes: Shooting Tips From Don

Nygord Precision Products Inc. PO BOX 12578 Prescott, AZ 86304 Phone: (928) 717-2315 - Fax: (928) 717-2198 Email: Nygords@NorthLink.com www.Nygord-Precision.com Donald C. Nygord passed away December 26, 2004. He is now at peace and without pain. He was a champion to the very end. This world will miss you, Don Nygord! Don has been shooting for over 30 years and for 22 straight years was a member of the US Shooting Team competing in Olympic style pistol shooting all over the world. He has been National Champion 16 times, was a member of the 1984 and 1988 US Olympic Teams, and was World Champion in air pistol with a score only two points off the World Record at that time. He is the current holder of the US Free Pistol record at 574 a record that has stood for over a decade! and has held over 40 other National Records. The following "Tips" are the result of this experience and are offered to help both the new and the experienced shooter improve their performance. Nov03: Fatigue Aug03: Cleaning Dec02: Using Red Dot Sights Apr02: So THAT'S why there are screws on my rear sight! Oct01: Releasing The Shot Feb01: The Mental Side of Shooting [Part III] Visualization Dec00: The Mental Side of Shooting [Part II] Relaxation Oct00: The Mental Side of Shooting [Part I] Stress Aug00: Improving Your Technique [Part II] Feb00: Improving Your Technique [Part I] Dec99: Time, Ammunition, Oxidation Sep99: Modifying Your Pistol Grip [Part II] Jun99: Modifying Your Pistol Grip [Part I] Mar99: What About Sights? Jan99: The Eyes Have It Nov98: Ammunition and Pellets Aug98: Psychology of Shooting May98: Changes Mar98: Air Tank Refills Explained Feb98: Grip Pressure Jan98: Training Plans