NO AMMUNITION

NONE !
Firearms UNLOADED Action OPEN On the table in front of you

in the classroom

FIRST Steps Orientation (Pistol)

Welcome & Registration

Firearms Instruction, Responsibility & Safety Training

Lesson 1

SAFETY

Pistol Parts & Nomenclature

Pistol Operation

NRA Gun Safety Rules

1.

Always keep the gun pointed in a safe direction

2.

Always keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot. Always keep the gun unloaded until youre ready to use it.

3.

Pistol PartsRevolvers

Lesson 1

Frame
Grip panels Back strap Trigger guard Rear sight

Action

Barrel
Bore Rifling Muzzle Front sight

Trigger Hammer Cylinder Chamber Cylinder release latch (Loading gate) (Ejector rod)

Pistol PartsSemi-automatics

Lesson 1

Frame
Safety Slide lock (De-cocker) Grip panels Back strap Trigger guard

Action

Barrel
Bore Chamber Rifling Muzzle

Hammer Slide Sights Ejection port Magazine Magazine release Trigger

Lesson 1
Pistol Operation

Loading

Cocking Uncocking Unloading

Lesson 1 Safety, Parts & Operation

Review

Safety Rules Pistol Parts Pistol Operation

Lesson 2

Ammunition Considerations

Shooting Fundamentals

Make sure you have the correct ammunition!

Ammunition

Box Cartridge case Barrel or slide

Potential ammunition malfunctions

Ammunition

Misfire

Hangfire

Potential ammunition malfunctions

Ammunition

Squib load

Shooting Fundamentals
Physical Characteristics

Dominant eye? Shooting hand? The opposite strengths problem

Shooting Fundamentals
The Six Fundamentals
1. Position
2. Grip (fit)

3. Sight Alignment
4. Breath Control

5. Trigger Squeeze
6. Follow Through

Shooting Fundamentals
1. Position Consistency Balance Support NPA (Natural Point of Aim) Comfort

Shooting Fundamentals
2. Grip
- V high on the backstrap - Lower three fingers wrap & hold - Thumb & middle finger touch

-Wrap the four fingers of weak hand around lower three fingers of the strong hand -- Thumbs on the same side of the pistol

Shooting Fundamentals
3. Sight Alignment

Shooting Fundamentals
3. Sight Alignment

Target, front sight and rear sight aligned

Six oclock hold, or center of mass hold

Shooting Fundamentals
3. Sight Alignment

Focus is on the

front sight

Shooting Fundamentals
4. Breath Control

Body movement affects the shot

So quiet yourself

Breathing requires muscle movement

So shoot between breaths

Breathe out part way, hold, and shoot. Dont hold your breath too long or muscle tremors will create movement and disrupt the shot.

Shooting Fundamentals
5. Trigger Squeeze

Dont use the P word!!!

Gradually increasing pressure until the mechanism releases

SURPRISE yourself when the gun shoots

Shooting Fundamentals
The Six Fundamentals
1. Position
2. Grip (fit)

3. Sight Alignment
4. Breath Control

5. Trigger Squeeze
6. Follow Through

Lesson 2 - Ammunition & Fundamentals

Review

Proper Ammo Malfunctions Hand/eye choice Fundamentals

Practical Exercise on the Range

Lesson 3

Safety rules Range commands Learning a position Common problems Shoot the exercise Review & critique

NRA Gun Safety Rules

1.

Always keep the gun pointed in a safe direction

2.

Always keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot. Always keep the gun unloaded until youre ready to use it.

3.

Other Safety Rules

Be sure the gun is safe to operate Know how to use the gun safely Use only the correct ammunition Know your target and what is beyond it Wear hearing and eye protection Never use alcohol or drugs before or while shooting Store guns so they are not accessible to unauthorized persons *** Other rules may apply!

Introduction to Shooting
Range Commands & Procedures

Load or Load xx rounds Commence Firing Cease Firing Problem? Malfunction? Dropped ammo?

Introduction to Shooting
Learning a Position

Study the position Practice without a pistol Practice with an unloaded pistol Test the position by live firing

Introduction to Shooting
At the Firing Point

TAKE YOUR TIME. KEEP YOUR COOL.

Focus on safety and the shooting fundamentals. Strive for consistent shot groups.

Introduction to Shooting
Common Problems

Flinching

anticipating the shot

Jerking

uneven trigger pull

Fatigue

man, this is work!

Lesson 3 - Practical Exercise on the Range

Review

Bench rest Position One Round Exercise 5/6/10 Round Exercise Two-handed Standing Position

Now that you can shoot

Lesson 4

Cleaning

Storage
Next Steps

Pistol Cleaning
Safety Guidelines

Ammunition must not be present in the area The gun must be unloaded

The action must be open

Pistol Care & Cleaning

Purpose of Cleaning

Remove powder residue Remove rust & crud Protect the pistol from rust, corrosion and wear Make sure pistol is correctly assembled and functions properly

Pistol Cleaning
Materials Needed

Soft cloth Cleaning rod Cleaning rod attachments Cloth patches Small brush Bore cleaner Gun oil

Pistol Cleaning Procedures

1. Field strip (take down into major parts groups) for cleaning (Your firearms manual tells you how far to go)

Pistol Cleaning Procedures

2. Wet down bore with a wet patch 3. Brush major parts (wet?) and wipe off powder residue with cloth 4. Brush bore with a wet brush 5. Clean bore with dry patches until they come out clean 6. Wipe parts clean and lightly lubricate including bore (one patch, light oil)

Pistol Cleaning Procedures

7. Reassemble and check function Are all parts correctly installednothing left over? Do all features work, especially safeties? Does it operate in single & double action? Does it operate with a magazine removed? 8. Store with springs relaxed, I.e. hammer down, trigger released, etc.

Health and Hygiene Considerations

Avoid eating, drinking or smoking while shooting or cleaning firearms

After shooting and cleaning firearms wash hands and face before eating or drinking.
Change clothes and shower after a shooting session

NRA Rule: Store guns so they are not accessible to unauthorized persons

Pistol Storage

1. LOCK IT UP! - Lockable gun case or rug - Trigger lock - Any lockable box 2. Separate guns

from ammunition

NRA Rule: Store guns so they are not accessible to unauthorized persons

Pistol Storage

Lock Box Safe

How to keep what youve learned:

Practice, practice, practice. Use big close targets, dont lose bullets First practice skills youre weak in. Accuracy first, then speed!

Next Steps

Next Steps
Additional Training

NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course

NRA Personal Protection Course

Competitive shooting (IPSC,

IDPA, SASS, etc.)