New Shooter Semi Auto Handgun Outline

New Shooter Semi Auto Handgun Outline Semi auto operation and the learning process

Anyone can prove to themselves that they cannot learn to shoot or shoot a specific handgun if they are in over their head by attempting a task that cannot be done and done safely. “Keep It Simple” is a good thing to consider when selecting and shooting a semi auto handgun. Handguns have a “learning curves ” that will dictate what is the best method of learning how to operate and shoot the handgun. That will affect the safety, success, and cost of learning. The more complicated the process required to operate and fire the handgun the higher the learning curve, the more time to master the process and the more it costs. The semi auto handgun will have a higher learning curve then a revolver. A Glock 19, 9mm with a striker firing pin system or those like it are one of the easiest to learn, therefore a low learning curve. Learning to shoot a semi auto as your first handgun can be placed into 4 categories 1 . Learning to Shoot 2. Learning Semi auto Handgun operation 3. Semi auto shooting skills 4. Range Safety and Procedures

Basic Operating Skills • Disassemble for clean and identify major operating parts • Handgun Cleaning • Reassemble and check for operation Identify Handgun function levers as applicable • Safeties

• Chamber loaded indicators • Slide lock back and release • Magazine release • Loaded chamber indicator • De-cocker if applicable

Trigger system - Identify type and operation • Double / single action

• Double action only • Single action only • Striker Fired