What's the best way to fire a 9mm hand gun?

Question

I'm going to the shooting range with the guys and I don't want to look foolish? How do I hold it? where should my hands be? how should I pull the trigger? Thanks you guys

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Answer 1

"XJMOX14X" has done an excellent job in describing the rules and procedures for firing a weapon. I would strongly suggest you follow his advise!

Two additional pieces of advise....pay attention to what he describes as "trigger pull." One way to practice trigger pull is while on the range with an unloaded firearm take a spent shell placing it on top of the barrel behind the front sight. If you can pull the trigger, control your weapon, and the shell not fall off the weapon...you've done well! Breath control is also important. Prior to firing...take a breath and slowly breath out as you begin your trigger pull.

Best wishes!

Answer 2

It's your first time. Just be safe, and you won't look foolish. Just remember the very first rule of all firearms. ALL FIREARMS ARE LOADED, PERIOD. You must treat every single firearm like it is loaded and ready to fire, unless you personally have checked it yourself. Even then you should NEVER point it at anything unless you intend to shoot it. This way, there will be no accidents.

Now that that's out of the way, a 9mm is a fairly "easy" handgun to handle. It doesn't have too much kick, and is good for someone who is just starting out. Grip the gun so that it fits nicely in your palm. Always use two hands, especially when first learning. This isn't the movies ;). Wrap your other hand around your first, pointing the gun down range. Since you say 9mm, I'm assuming you will be using a semi-auto handgun, as opposed to a revolver. One thing you will have to careful for is, when you fire, the slide will move back, ejecting the spent shell and loading a new cartridge into the chamber. Make sure your hand is not in the way of the slide or it can leave you with a pretty nice cut on your hand.

Once you have both hands in position and the firearm pointed down range, you are ready to fire. Take the safety off ONLY WHEN YOU HAVE AIMED AND ARE READY TO FIRE. Now you are ready to pull the trigger. This is really a misnomer, as you will not "pull" the trigger, you will squeeze it. You want, what is known as, a surprise break. Slowly squeeze the trigger until the gun fires. By doing this, you won't jerk the pistol at all and it will fire at exactly what you are pointing at.

Other than that, for your first time, just have fun and be safe. Remember the first rule, as that is by FAR the most important. If you have any questions while at the range, the employees there are very well trained and will be more than happy to answer all of your questions.

Again, it should be enjoyable. Stay safe, and have fun.

Answer 3

You didn't specify what manufacturer or model of gun so this will be a little generic since some guns need to be handled a little differently.
To aquaint your self with this grip you must first make sure your gun has an empty chamber and the magazine removed. Do not point this unloaded gun at anything you are not willing to destroy.

Assuming you are right handed and have average sized hands: Hold the pistol by the grip and point you index finger parallel along the side of the slide of the gun. Flex your other fingers alittle to get them comfortable. your thumb should be high enough to be just under the slide on that side of the gun and pointing out straight too. Take your left hand and wedge the index finger above the second knuckle very slightly but firmly between the right second finger and the trigger guard. Your remaining fingers will grip into the grooves made between your right hand fingers, with your left thumb under the right thumb and where both will not interfere with the action of the slide.

Next, only when you are ready to fire (or dry fire in this instance) place the right index finger where the trigger is touching just behind the crease of the first knuckle. With the gun pointed in a safe direction, slowly squeeze your right index finger until the trigger come back far enough to trip the hammer and fire the bullet. You should feel the trigger give slightly at the same time as hearing a click.

Remember to focus on the front sight where the rear sight is a little out of focus and both are lined up on your target. Most handgun sights are good to 20 yards without any adjustments.

Good luck

Answer 4

Here are the primary range rules.

Always keep the barrel of the pistol pointed down range, that is, toward the target. NEVER point it in the direction of anyone whether it's loaded or not.

When carrying it, be sure be sure that it's empyty and that you keep the muzzle pointed toward the ground.

When firing, if your right handed, grip the hand grip with your right hand and keep your index finger OFF the trigger. Place it alongside the trigger guard until you're ready to fire. your left hand wraps around your right hand firmly.

Sight down the barrel using the sights on the top of the barrel. When you have the target in the sights, you'll find that it's tough to keep it centered. Relax and breath normally. watch the target as it "moves" through the sights. Move your index finger to the trigger and as the target is about to come into your sight line, gently squeeze the trigger. Don't close your eyes. Don't jerk the trigger. Don't loosen you grip.

The pistol will be loud. It will have a kick. Be prepared for both and make sure that you keep the barrel pointed down the range toward the target even after firing the shot(s).

BE CAREFUL!

Take a gun course through NRA or someone else that can teach you how to properly hold, handle and fire the weapon.

Answer 5

First, ask in the Hunting section. Thats were most of Us shooters in Yahoo! Answer are....

There are two basic stances for shooting: The weaver & Issosles triangle. The Triangle is when you extend both arms forward. Your body is the base, the arms the sides & the gun the apex. The Weaver has you slightly sideways. Right arm extended, right foot back, left foot ahead and the left arm bent cupping the right hand. It's the one most use........
Trigger pull? Depends on the gun but a smooth slow squeze & release is how you start. Try not to jerk it & do it straight or you will cant the gun to the left or right & off target. The first shot is the hardest. Your new & nervous. After 10, you get familar with the noise & recoil. Watch the others a bit first & learn wherr the safety is, & pay attention to the Range rules.

Answer 6

This is something that can only be effectively taught in person with interaction between the instructor and the shooter. If you go to the range without knowing anything you will risk your safety and the safety of everyone else there. If you're afraid to look foolish for not knowing, imagine how foolish you will look being asked to leave the facility because you are unsafe...or worse being arrested and charged with a crime for being negligent and getting someone killed (maybe even one of your friends).

Go to a gun range and ASK someone about lessons from an NRA certified firearms instructor. Sure, they will charge you a little money, but at least you will get good instruction.

Answer 7

How about explaining to the guys that you're going with that you have never fired a pistol and ask if they would show you how to do so. You aren't going to look foolish and I'm sure that they would be more than happy to show you.

Rules to follow and remember; Keep the gun pointed downrange at all times. Never place your finger on the trigger until you are ready to shoot at the target. The gun is to be treated as "loaded" no matter what.

Good luck and have fun!

Answer 8

Squeeze the trigger and don't ever, EVER let your body take the recoil from the shot. You should obviously hold the gun firmly, but imagine in your head that anything above your wrist should stay firm and not move, especially your arms. Your wrist should take the impact, just make sure you brace for and absorb the shot. Good luck!

Answer 9

Grip the butt and grip that wrist with your other hand. Hold your arms out reasonably straight and sight down the top of the barrel. Practice with a coat hanger or something. Squeeze the trigger, don't jerk it. Mainly, don't point it at anyone and always act like it's loaded with the safety off!

Answer 10

use your dominant hand to grip the pistol and for the trigger pull. cup your other hand under your dominant hand for support. remember to relax and breath...use your right or left eye to aim "same as dominant hand" then slowly pull the trigger to get a feel for how the pistol will fire.

note: if you are too tense the recoil from the shot will be worse, 9mm will should not kick too bad just don't fight it