How to Shoot a Handgun ?
Despite what Hollywood would have you believe, shooting a handgun with precision requires balance, technique, and practice. Even if you're an experienced shooter of shotguns or rifles, shooting a handgun accurately requires an entirely different set of skills. Read on for a basic primer on handgun safety and accuracy.
Part 1 of 4: Learning Basic Handgun Skills
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1 Distinguish between a revolver and a semi-automatic pistol
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2 Choose the right handgun and ammunition for your needs.
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3 Always protect your ears and eyes with proper safety gear.
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4 Always handle a handgun safely.
Part 2 of 4: Holding the Gun
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1 Check to see if the gun is loaded.
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2 Carefully pick up your gun, keeping your finger outside the trigger guard, extended straight and flat on the side of the guard.
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3 Hold your weapon in the firing-ready position.
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4 Steady the gun with your other hand.
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5 Make sure both thumbs are clear of the slide or hammer.
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6 Stand in the proper firing stance.
Part 3 of 4: Aiming the Gun
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1 Align the front sight with the rear sight.
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2 Develop your sight picture.
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3 Fix the gun on the target.
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4 Load the gun.
Part 4 of 4: Firing the Gun
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1 Control your breathing
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2 Squeeze the trigger.
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3 Follow through
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4 Practice firing several rounds.
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5 Unload your weapon and re-verify that it is unloaded.
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Warnings:
- Treat all weapons as if they are loaded.
- Most ammunition contains lead cores, a toxic heavy metal. Make sure to use bullets coated with copper to eliminate airborne lead when shooting. Always wash your hands after disassembling your handgun just to be safe.
- You may need a license to carry a handgun with you, either in the car, or on your person.