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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.)