NO AMMUNITION in the classroom

NONE !

Firearms UNLOADEDAction OPEN

On the table in front of you

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.

3. Always keep the gun unloaded until you’re ready to use it.

Lesson 1Pistol Parts…Revolvers

Frame• Grip panels• Back strap• Trigger guard• Rear sight

Barrel• Bore• Rifling• Muzzle• Front sight

Action•Trigger•Hammer•Cylinder•Chamber•Cylinder release

latch•(Loading gate)•(Ejector rod)

Lesson 1Pistol Parts…Semi-automatics

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

Barrel Bore Chamber Rifling Muzzle

ActionHammerSlideSightsEjection portMagazineMagazine releaseTrigger

Lesson 1Pistol Operation

Loading•Cocking

•Uncocking•Unloading

ReviewLesson 1 – Safety, Parts & Operation

Safety Rules

Pistol Parts

Pistol Operation

Lesson 2

Ammunition Considerations

Shooting Fundamentals

AmmunitionMake sure you have the correct ammunition!

Box

Cartridge case

Barrel or slide

AmmunitionPotential ammunition malfunctions

Misfire

Hangfire

AmmunitionPotential ammunition malfunctions

Squib load

Shooting FundamentalsPhysical Characteristics

Dominant eye?

Shooting hand?

The opposite strengths problem

Shooting FundamentalsThe Six Fundamentals

1. Position

2. Grip (fit)

3. Sight Alignment

4. Breath Control

5. Trigger Squeeze

6. Follow Through

Shooting Fundamentals1. Position

- Consistency

- Balance

- Support

- NPA (Natural Point of Aim)

- Comfort

Shooting Fundamentals2. 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 Fundamentals3. Sight Alignment

Shooting Fundamentals3. Sight Alignment

Target, front sight and rear sight aligned

“Six o’clock” hold, or “center of mass” hold

Shooting Fundamentals3. Sight Alignment

Focus is on the… front sight

Shooting Fundamentals4. 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.

Don’t hold your breath too long or muscle tremors will create movement and disrupt the shot.

Shooting Fundamentals5. Trigger Squeeze

Don’t use the “P” word!!!

Gradually increasing pressure until the mechanism releases

SURPRISE yourself when the gun shoots

Shooting FundamentalsThe Six Fundamentals

1. Position

2. Grip (fit)

3. Sight Alignment

4. Breath Control

5. Trigger Squeeze

6. Follow Through

ReviewLesson 2 - Ammunition & Fundamentals

Proper Ammo

Malfunctions

Hand/eye choice

Fundamentals

Lesson 3Practical Exercise on the Range

Safety rulesRange commandsLearning a positionCommon problemsShoot the exerciseReview & 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.

3. Always keep the gun unloaded until you’re ready to use it.

Other Safety Rules

Be sure the gun is safe to operateKnow how to use the gun safelyUse only the correct ammunitionKnow your target and what is beyond itWear hearing and eye protectionNever use alcohol or drugs before or while

shootingStore guns so they are not accessible to

unauthorized persons*** Other rules may apply!

Introduction to ShootingRange Commands & Procedures

“Load” or “Load xx rounds”“Commence Firing”“Cease Firing”

Problem?Malfunction?Dropped ammo?

Introduction to ShootingLearning a Position

Study the position

Practice without a pistol

Practice with an unloaded pistol

Test the position by live firing

Introduction to ShootingAt the Firing Point

TAKE YOUR TIME. KEEP YOUR COOL.

Focus on safety and the shooting fundamentals.

Strive for consistent shot groups.

Introduction to ShootingCommon Problems

Flinching—anticipating the shot

Jerking—uneven trigger pull

Fatigue—man, this is work!

ReviewLesson 3 - Practical Exercise on the Range

Bench rest Position

One Round Exercise

5/6/10 Round Exercise

Two-handed Standing Position

Lesson 4Now that you can shoot…

Cleaning

Storage

Next Steps

Pistol CleaningSafety Guidelines

Ammunition must not be present in the area

The gun must be unloaded

The action must be open

Pistol Care & CleaningPurpose 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 CleaningMaterials Needed

Soft cloth Cleaning rod Cleaning rod

attachments Cloth patches Small brush Bore cleaner Gun oil

Pistol CleaningProcedures

1. Field strip (take down into major parts groups) for cleaning

(Your firearm’s manual tells you how far to go)

Pistol CleaningProcedures

2. Wet down bore with a wet patch3. Brush major parts (wet?) and wipe off powder

residue with cloth4. Brush bore with a wet brush5. Clean bore with dry patches until they come

out clean6. Wipe parts clean and lightly lubricate

including bore (one patch, light oil)

Pistol CleaningProcedures

7. Reassemble and check functionAre all parts correctly installed—nothing 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

Pistol StorageNRA Rule: Store guns so they are not accessible

to unauthorized persons

1. LOCK IT UP!

- Lockable gun case or rug

- Trigger lock- Any lockable box

2. Separate guns from ammunition

Pistol StorageNRA Rule: Store guns so they are not accessible

to unauthorized persons

Lock Box

Safe

Next StepsHow to keep what you’ve learned:

Practice, practice, practice.

Use big close targets, don’t lose bullets

First practice skills you’re weak in.

Accuracy first, then speed!

Next StepsAdditional Training

NRA Basic Pistol Shooting Course

NRA Personal Protection Course

Competitive shooting (IPSC, IDPA, SASS, etc.)