When in tlie act of shooting, close one eye, or use both 

 eyes, as most convenient. The majority of our crack shots 

 make use of both eyes, and pay no attention to the gun 

 whilst aiming. 



To raise the gun quickly, easily, and effectively, you 

 must have full command over it ; and the most effective 

 way is to extend the left arm to its full length so as to 

 grasp the gun well forward. 



When a bird is going straightaway, keep your head erect, 

 and let your aim run along the rib of the barrels and 

 upon the bird at the instant of firing. 



When a bird is going to the left, step forward with the 

 right foot, keep your head erect, bring the gun behind 

 the bird, carry it forward to the bird at the instant of 

 firing. 



When a bird is going to the right, step backward with 

 the right foot, throw the head well over the gun, bring 

 the gun behind the bird, carry it forward at the instant 

 of firing. 



When firing at cross shots, make an effort to keep the 

 gun upon or ahead of the bird, and endeavour to pull the 



