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Step 1
Line up the target in your sight. A good way to do this is to imagine a white dotted arrow extending from the front of the weapon to the target. If you can "see" where the shot will go, it will be much easier to send it there.
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Step 2
Aim with one eye closed. This will allow you to focus on the shot better, effectively narrowing the "tunnel" of your vision.
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Step 3
Keep a steady hand. This is hard to do in practice, and even harder to do while under pressure. One way to do th this is to use both hands to aim if using a pistol or handgun. Place one hand underneath the butt of the gun to keep it stable.
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Step 4
Stand on one knee or lay down on a flat surface. This way, you won't have to deal with all or any of your weight interfering with your shot.
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Step 5
Move closer to the target. If the target looks bigger, it will be easier to hit. Just don't approach point blank range, because that just defeats the purpose.
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Step 6
Wait for the shot. Pre-firing is a great way to miss the shot, and to betray your position when in combat. Some snipers are trained to wait in the same spot for several days while in combat, so use that information as motivation if need be.
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Step 7
Lead your shots if the target is moving. What that means is adjusting your aim ahead of the target to compensate for its movement. A very useful tactic that is easily accomplished with automatic and semi-automatic weaponry.
