The handgun is what you use to fight your way to your rifle, isn’t that a saying we can all agree with? TFB’s Photo Of The Day shows a variety of M9 and M17 pistols used by the U.S. Marines. Above you see U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Brandon Aultman, a combat photographer with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, participating in the fourth quarter intramural marksmanship competition at MCBH, Aug. 17, 2023.

The quarterly marksmanship competition was held to promote lethality by providing Marines with the opportunity to develop and maintain their marksmanship skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christian Tofteroo)

How often do you train to shoot a handgun from a prone or other unusual position? Your balance, sighting and grip will often become quite different from the normal shooting stances.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Hunter Jones, a combat graphics specialist with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, participates in the fourth quarter intramural marksmanship competition.

Source: U.S. Marine Corps, photo by Cpl. Christian Tofteroo.