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Originally Posted by displacedinMN
Signed up for my first hand gun class. Sept 12 is the earliest I could get.
I have never held a hand gun before.
If you are new to handguns or simply require a refresher on basic handgun skills and handling, then look no further. This course teaches you all you need to know to safely handle and shoot both semi-automatic and revolver pistols. You will gain confidence and skills necessary to safely own, operate and use a handgun. You are provided with all classroom materials, guns (.22 cal / 9mm / 38 revolver), ammunition, targets, hearing and eye protection. This course is approximately 4 Hours. (Class times can vary on number of students)
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A few points:
ALWAYS treat a gun as if its loaded. Always. Even if you just unloaded it and know it's unloaded.
Never point a gun at anything you're not prepared to put a bullet in. Again, even if it's unloaded.
Never put your finger on the trigger unless you are prepared to fire. Keep your trigger finger straight and pointed slightly up against the frame/slide until you are ready to shoot. This is especially important if you're drawing from a holster.
These rules are important for everybody to follow, not just beginners. Don't slack off after you develop a level of comfort and familiarity with handling a weapon. My Air Force buddy was shooting at the range one day with his boss, a security forces colonel and decorated combat veteran. The colonel put his finger on the trigger as he was drawing from a holster and shot himself in the leg. If somebody with that level of skill and training can **** up like that, anybody can.
Remember, a gun is not a toy, or a prop. And all it takes is one careless mistake to change your life or somebody else's.
That being said, congratulations. You're definitely doing the the right thing.