1. NO LIVE AMMUNITION IN CLASSROOM!
SAFETY FIRST
NO LIVE AMMUNITION IN CLASSROOM!

2. ERML’s Sportsman’s Foundation Firearms Safety and CCW Course

3. Course Outline
Our class is divided into two parts, classroom instruction and range qualification.
The course is meant to be interactive, please ask questions when you have them, we expect the students to participate as much as the instructors.
Ask questions, but no war stories.
This is a concealed firearms course
Florida issues a concealed weapons and firearms license
The instructors can discuss concealed weapons after this course or on the breaks

4. Why are you here?
What do you expect from us?
What do you want to leave here with?

5. COURSE REQUIREMENTS Range Proficiency
To pass this course, you must use what you have been taught in the classroom by demonstrating firearms safety and proficiency on the range
Range Proficiency
Proficiency is defined as the ability to place 80 percent of all rounds fired in an 8x10 inch rectangle or 10 inch circle at the distance of 7 yards.

6. Why Carry A Concealed Firearm?
Police have no legal duty to protect any individual citizen from crime
Criminals choose the time and place of their assaults
Criminals choose their victims
Victims have no rights
Refuse to be a victim
Your safety is in your hands
It is well-settled American law that the police have no legal duty to protect any individual citizen from crime, even if the citizen has received death threats and the police have negligently failed to provide protection. [140] In New York, for example, the rule was explicated by the Court of Appeals in the case Riss v. New York: the government is not liable even for a grossly negligent failure to protect a crime victim. In the Riss case, a young woman telephoned the police and begged for help because her ex-boyfriend had repeatedly threatened, "If I can't have you, no one else will have you, and when I get through with you, no-one else will want you." The day after she had pleaded for police protection, the ex-boyfriend threw lye in her face, blinding her in one eye, severely damaging the other, and permanently scarring her features. "What makes the City's position particularly difficult to understand," wrote a dissenting opinion, "is that, in conformity to the dictates of the law, Linda did not carry any weapon for self-defense. Thus, by a rather bitter irony she was required to rely for protection on the City of New York which now denies all responsibility to her." 
In the case of Warren v. District of Columbia, two women were upstairs when they heard their roommate being attacked by men who had broken in downstairs. They immediately telephoned the police for assistance. Half an hour having passed and their roommate's screams having ceased, they assumed the police must have arrived and taken care of the situation. Actually, their call for help for a violent felony in progress had somehow been lost in the shuffle while the roommate was being beaten into silence. When the two roommates went downstairs, as the court's opinion graphically describes: "For the next fourteen hours the women were held captive, raped, robbed, beaten, forced to commit sexual acts upon each other, and made to submit to the sexual demands" of their attackers.
The roommates later sued the District of Columbia for ignoring their phone call for help. Having set out the facts of the case facts, the District of Columbia's highest court exonerated the District and its police, because it is:
a fundamental principle of American law that a government and its agents are under no general duty to provide public services, such as police protection, to any individual citizen. [142]
Given the doctrine of police immunity, it is difficult to contend that trained citizens should not be allowed to carry firearms to protect themselves.
The encounter will not be on equal terms; the fight will not be "fair." Without a weapon, an "equalizer" to overcome those natural disadvantages, it is unlikely that the victim will have an effective means of defending himself. Without a weapon, it is very likely that whether the victim lives or is maimed or injured will depend largely or entirely on the mercy of his assailant.

7. When was the last time you heard the news and it went something like this...
"Tonight, police foiled an attempted rape as they saw a man stalking a woman back to her car at the mall parking lot. Police watched the man long enough to determine his intentions, then arrested him just before he pulled a knife on the woman as she placed her child in a car seat"?

8. Should I Carry?
The first step in deciding to carry a concealed firearm is a personal assessment. You need to ask yourself an important question, and give yourself an honest answer...
If I had to, could I use lethal force to defend myself, my family, or even others around me?

9. If the answer is no you should not carry a concealed firearm.
Florida issues a concealed weapon license so more than just firearms can be carried, such as non-lethal devices. Switchblade, brass knuckles, tasers.

10. If the answer is yes…then you need to know your responsibilities
You are carrying a deadly firearm
Know the law
Safe handling
Training
Practice
Law: when where and how to carry
Safe Handling: load the gun, draw the gun from different positions without shooting your self.
Training: wouldn’t drive a car without training, shouldn’t carry a gun without training.
Practice: only way to maintain skills.

11. Law and Firearms

12. Introduction
As a gun owner you have a responsibility to know and to obey the law regarding the proper carry, use, and storage of a firearm
The best way to avoid legal problems associated with the use of a firearm is to not use the firearm.

13. Lawful Use Without a License
You may possess a firearm:
In your home
At Your business
In your vehicle
At a shooting event/range
While hunting
While camping or fishing provided that State and Federal laws are complied with
While transporting to and from a gun store

14. Open Carry of Firearms
You may not openly carry a firearm in public unless lawfully engaged in hunting, fishing, camping, or target shooting at a range.

15. Carrying a weapon in a vehicle without a CCW
An unlicensed gun owner, over the age of 18, may legally carry a weapon in a motor vehicle, if the firearm is “securely encased” or “not readily accessible for immediate use.”
Securely encased: glove box, gun case, closed container, snapped holster*
Not readily accessible: not carried on the person or in such close proximity that it can be retrieved as if on your person.
Although the law states a snapped holster is considered encased it could be questionable, the attorney will comment further.

16. Exceptions to Vehicle Carry without a CCW
Firearms may not be allowed in certain State and Federal Parks.
Firearms cannot be brought onto school property or within 1000 feet of school property.
Firearms or weapons cannot be brought onto Military Bases.
Cannot carry loaded firearms over State lines.

17. Storage of Firearms
You are responsible for misuse. If lost or stolen report to proper authorities.
DO NOT ever leave your firearm unsecured where you have reason to believe that it may be accessible to a minor.
If a minor gets hold of an unsecured firearm and harms himself or others, you can be prosecuted for a third degree felony. Additionally, you may be sued in civil court.
Secured means in (1) a locked box or container, (2) a location which a reasonable person would believe to be secure, (3) or secured with a trigger lock.
Test Question 17 – TRUE – Pistols should be stored so that they are not accessible to unauthorized persons.

18. Minors and Firearms
Minors under the age of 16 may use firearms, BB guns, electric weapons or gas operated weapons only under adult supervision.
Minors 16 or older may possess firearms, BB guns, electric weapons or gas operated weapons while engaged in hunting or target shooting without adult supervision.
Minors may not otherwise use or possess loaded firearms.
Parents who knowingly permit violations of these provisions may be criminally prosecuted.
Don’t sell or transfer a firearm to a minor

19. Carrying A Concealed Weapon
It is a felony for anyone other than a law enforcement officer to carry a concealed firearm without a concealed weapon and firearms license
You can apply for a license from the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
A concealed weapons and firearms license does not permit its holder to carry a weapon into governmental buildings, police stations or sheriff’s offices, courthouses, prisons, jails, polling places, schools, universities, athletic events, bars, airports, places of public nuisance or any place where carrying weapons is prohibited by federal law.
CCW license holders / Federal and State parks.

20. Restrictions by Private Property Owners and Businesses
A concealed carry permit does not override the rights of private property owners to restrict possession of firearms on their property.
A CCW holder employee may store his firearm locked in his private vehicle while on the premises of his employer.

21. Benefits of a Concealed Carry Permit
Concealed carry in 34 States
School zones (but not on school property)
Apartments and condominiums- common areas
Employee storing firearm in vehicle at work
Loaded transport across state lines
Transport of handguns in Alabama
No waiting period for handgun purchase

22. Use of Deadly Force

23. Introduction
Try not to let pride, anger, embarrassment or similar emotions dictate your actions.
A single shot from firearm can ruin more than one life and is capable of shattering more than one family.
Do not introduce a gun into a fist fight and NEVER mix alcohol and firearms

24. Improper display of Firearms
The old adage of not pulling your firearm unless you intend to use it applies even today. Never draw or brandish your firearm unless you believe that you have the legal and moral justification to immediately use it.

25. Florida Law Regarding Firearms and Self- Defense
“A person is justified in using force, except deadly force, against another when and to the extent that the person reasonably believes that such conduct is necessary to defend himself or herself or another against the other’s imminent use of unlawful force.”
However, a person is justified in deadly force when one has reason to believe,
“that such force is necessary to prevent imminent death or great bodily harm to himself or herself or another or to prevent the imminent commission of a forcible felony”

26. Standing Your Ground
“A person who is not engaged in unlawful activity and who is attacked in any other place where he or she has a right to be has no duty to retreat and has the right to stand his or her ground and meet force with force, including deadly force if he or she reasonably believes it is necessary to do so to prevent death or great bodily harm to himself or herself or another or to prevent the commission of a forcible felony.” (2)(d) Fla. Stat.

27. Best Practice
Regardless of the current status of the law, you should always try to retreat or withdraw from a potentially deadly confrontation if possible to do so safely.
Avoiding taking a life, if possible, is far easier to defend to a court of law and to your conscience than taking a life would be.

28. 1994-2000 NYPD Hit Ratios By Distance Gunfights, Other Shootings vs
NYPD Hit Ratios By Distance Gunfights, Other Shootings vs. Perpetrator, and Against Dogs
Distance (Yards)
0-2
3-7
8-15
16-25 25
Unknown
Hit Ratio
38%
17% 9% 8% 4% 2%

29. Self Defense in the Home
“The law will presume the existence of a reasonable fear of imminent death or great bodily harm, where an intruder is attempting to forcibly enter another person’s dwelling or occupied vehicle, or where the intruder is attempting to forcibly remove an individual from a home or vehicle”
This presumption of reasonable fear of imminent death DOES NOT apply where the “intruder”:
was a lawful resident of the dwelling or owner of the vehicle;
was the child, grandchild or in the lawful custody of the lawful resident;
was a member of law enforcement attempting to perform his or her lawful duties.
(2)(d) Fla. Stat.

30. BE SMART
If you have a problem with the police or a question as to whether an officer’s actions are “lawful”, take it up in court. Do not resist the police on the street.
“A person is not justified in the use of force to resist an arrest by a LEO, or to resist a LEO who is engaged in the execution of a legal duty, if the LEO was acting in good faith and he or she is known, or reasonably appears, to be a LEO.” (1) Fla. Stat.
(1) Fla. Stat.

31. Aggressors in confrontations can only claim self-defense if…
The aggression is responded to with deadly force
The “aggressor” obviously and clearly tries to withdraw from the confrontation and the opponent continues to use force. ( Do not count on this exception if you are the initiator)

32. What to do if you are forced to use your firearm in self-defense
Call 911 and summon law enforcement and an ambulance and then SHUT UP
Do not speak to a criminal investigator before consulting a lawyer specializing in criminal defense
Don’t tamper with the scene.
By law you cannot be arrested or prosecuted for the lawful use of force, unless the investigating agency has probable cause to believe that the use of force was unlawful.

33. What to do if you are forced to use your firearm in self-defense
There are many qualified criminal lawyers in this area. Personally, if I needed representation for a firearm related incident, I would call either Andrew Marks ( ); Ron Johnson or Roy Kinsey at ( ).
Understand that the legal fees for defending you in a firearm related event can easily exceed $25, Is that $500 car radio system worth it?
If you are sued, contact your home insurance carrier, if they deny benefits to you, contact a civil lawyer who specializes in first party insurance claims

34. Supplement
The laws regarding concealed weapon carry and the use of deadly force vary from state to state.
The internet site: has information that you may find useful if you intend to travel to other states while armed.

35. Selecting a Handgun

36. Carrying a Concealed Firearm is a lifestyle
Method of Concealment
Clothing
Holsters
Size of firearm
Weight of firearm
Choosing ammunition

37. Concealed Carry, Which gun is the best?
The best gun for someone who doesn't want one, or who won't practice with it, is -- NONE.
If you are not willing to practice, please do not carry a concealed firearm.
There is no one best caliber or gun. Oddly enough, we are all individuals. Asking what caliber of gun is best for a woman is exactly the same thing as asking what caliber or gun is best for a man. And the answer is, "It depends.“
Would you give person the keys to your car if they are scared to drive??? Same is true for a handgun – if they don’t like it, don’t force them.

38. Which gun to buy? Cont’d After you have made the decision to carry…
How are you going to carry it?
Think it thru again!
Ask Advice
Borrow gun or try at Gun Shop
Borrow Holster
Test Question 20 – TRUE – The single most important selection criteria revolves around the purpose of the firearm.

39. Selecting a Handgun Beretta Browning Caspian Colt Daly Dan Wesson
Ed Brown
EAA (European American Armory)
Glock
Heckler & Koch (H&K)
High Standard
Kel-Tec
Kimber
Les Baer
Para-Ordinance
Rossi
Ruger
Sig Sauer
Smith & Wesson
Springfield Armory
Taurus
Kahr

40. Revolver Pros Cons Easy to load Easy to shoot Reliable/won’t jam
Harder to conceal
Holds less rounds
Slower to reload

41. Components of a Revolver
Test Question 1 – Three major components of a pistol are: frame, barrel and action.
Test Question 2 – A cylinder is: the part of a revolver where cartridges are held in individual chambers arranged in a circular pattern.
Test Question 3 – The trigger mechanism: releases a spring-powered hammer or striker to fire the cartridge.
Test Question 8 – Revolver actions can be subdivided into: single-action and double-action.
Test Question 9 – Double-action refers to the type of action: In which pulling the trigger performs two tasks: cocking and releasing the hammer.
Test Question 24 – TRUE – The muzzle is the front end of the barrel where the bullet exits.

42. Revolvers There are two basic types of revolvers: Single action
Squeezing the trigger of a single action revolver does only one thing – it
releases the hammer to strike the firing pin
Single action revolvers have to be cocked
Double action
Squeezing the trigger of a double action revolver does two things
It causes the cylinder to rotate, bringing a fresh cartridge in line with
the barrel while also cocking and releasing the hammer
Double action triggers are heavier to squeeze and have a longer travel
than a single action trigger

43. Semi-Automatics Pros Cons Capacity rapid reload Slimmer profile
WILL Jam
Some find it complicated or difficult to load
Magazine Springs can weaken overtime
Hard to determine if it is loaded
Can only fire one round through pocket
Not to say that a semi auto is not a good choice – just trying to say that you have to practice & be prepared for a jam situation. Not willing to practice clearing a jam? Don’t carry a semi-auto.

44. Semi-Auto Pistol
Test Question 1 – Three major components of a pistol are: frame, barrel and action.
Test Question 3 – The trigger mechanism: releases a spring-powered hammer or striker to fire the cartridge.
Test Question 12 – The safety on a pistol is: a mechanical device, and can fail.
Test Question 24 – TRUE – The muzzle is the front end of the barrel where the bullet exits.

45. Semi Autos There are a number of different types of semi autos:
All semi autos fire one round with each trigger squeeze
Single action only
Much like the revolver – has to be cocked but cycling the slide cocks the
firearm
Examples: Colt 1911 and 1911 clones
Double action
Unless the hammer is manually cocked, the first round is double action
Subsequent rounds are single action
Example: Ruger P345
Double action only (DAO)
Will only fire in double action mode
Example: Kel Tec 380
Striker fired
Similar to the DAO but the trigger often has a safety built in
Examples: Glocks and Springfield XD

46. Suggestions on Concealed Carry Guns
Comfort, size, weight, caliber
Method of carry, holster…purse…pocket
Lifestyle, what you wear, where you work
Car gun or Desk gun

47. Choosing Caliber Ammunition Basics
Bigger is better but is it practical?
Hand Strength
Weight vs Recoil
Size vs Caliber
Consider comfort

48. Ammunition Knowledge and Fundamentals of Pistol Shooting
• The different components of a pistol cartridge.
• The firing sequence of a cartridge.
• How to properly store ammunition.
• The major types of cartridge malfunctions.
• The fundamentals of pistol shooting.

49. Four Components of a Pistol Cartridge
Case – metal cylinder (usually brass) closed at one end and contains the other three components
Primer – impact-sensitive chemical compound used for ignition
Powder Charge – Fast burning chemical compound used as propellant
Bullet - projectile

51. Firing Sequence of a Cartridge
Firing pin strikes and ignites the primer
Flame generated by the primer ignites powder charge
Powder burns very rapidly and produces high volume of gas
Gas propels the bullet out of the barrel at high rate of speed

52. Cartridge designation and identification
Ensure you load the proper cartridge into the pistol
Match the cartridge designation stamped on the pistol with the cartridge designation printed on the ammunition box and or bottom of a center-fire cartridge.
Plus P – loaded to higher pressures

53. Storing Ammunition
Cool Dry area
Keep in factory box
Wipe fingerprints off cartridges
Stored to prevent unauthorized access
Do not expose to water,solvents, petroleum products, bore cleaner, ammonia or other chemicals

54. Methods of Concealment

55. Can I Carry Concealed?

56. Side Draw holster

57. Cross Draw Holster

58. Middle of the Back Holster

59. Shoulder Holster

60. Wallet Holster

61. Fanny Pack Holster

62. Handbag Holsters

63. Day Runner Holster

64. T-Shirt Holster

65. Ankle Holster

66. Range Safety

67. Safety Rules ALWAYS treat all firearms as if they are loaded
ALWAYS keep the gun pointed in a safe direction. Never point a gun at something that you are not willing to destroy.
ALWAYS keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot.
ALWAYS keep the gun unloaded until ready to use
Read together with students
Test Question 19 – TRUE – You should always keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot.
Test Question 22 – TRUE – You should always keep your gun unloaded until you are ready to use it.
Test Question 25 – TRUE – When shooting a pistol, you should always know your target and what is beyond.

68. Standard Range Commands
COLD RANGE–No handling of firearms. No ammunition in the firearms, except on the firing line and when the range is called “HOT”. NO EXCEPTIONS
RANGE IS HOT – The Safety Officer on the far right will call “HOT RANGE”. The Safety Officer on the far left will confirm “HOT RANGE”.
MUZZLE – During our training, your firearm must always be pointed down range. If you start to move in a direction other than down range, Safety Officer will call “MUZZLE” alerting you to point down range.
FINGER – If a Safety Officer calls “FINGER” then you have inadvertently placed your finger on the trigger prior to acquiring your site on the target. At this time, remove your finger from the trigger until your target is acquired.

69. Standard Range Commands
STOP – This command will be given by the Safety Officer if something has or is going wrong with the shooter. Freeze and do not move; let the Safety Officer assist you.
You as the shooter can also call STOP if you are concerned about safety or even ‘just’ uncomfortable
Safety is always our primary concern

70. Firearm Safety at the Firing Line
Firearm on platform: Muzzle pointed down range, the slide or cylinder is open when on the platform.
When retrieving firearm, make sure finger is off the trigger and muzzle is pointed down range.
While loading & making ready for the firing line, a semi-auto pistol muzzle MUST be pointed down range while inserting the magazine. This will keep you from sweeping other people on the line.
A revolver muzzle MUST be pointed down range and towards the ground while loading.
When finishing the string of fire: Remove the magazine or open the cylinder to show clear and place firearm back on platform facing down range.
Demonstrate loading & pointing down range for semi-auto or revolver and not sweeping & pointing at others.
Discuss briefly how different real life and TV/movies/video games are. Example: In a video game, the gun is in your view & to check on a partner, you have to look at him/her and are pointing the gun at him or her. Do NOT do that is real life.

71. On the Firing Line you will hear:
Hot Range
Load – You may load your pistols
Commence Firing
If you are finished; UNLOAD AND SHOW CLEAR
FIREARM IS SAFE – Place the firearm on the platform with the muzzle pointing down range, then back away.
Remember the rule – Never point a gun at something you are not willing to destroy.

72. Cartridge Malfunctions
Misfire – failure of cartridge to fire after primer has been struck
Hangfire – a type of misfire where there is a delay in ignition of cartridge after primer has been struck
Squib load – less than normal pressure or velocity after ignition of a cartridge
Test Question 6 – When a cartridge fails to fire immediately, you should: Keep the pistol pointed in a safe direction and, after waiting at least 30 seconds (as a precaution in case of a hangfire), open the action and remove the cartridge.
Test Question 11 – A MISFIRE occurs when a cartridge fails to fire after the primer has been struck by the firing pin.
Test Question 18 – FALSE – A misfire is a perceptible delay in the ignition of a cartridge after the primer has been struck by the firing pin. (This is actually the definition of a hangfire.)

73. Common mistakes
Barrel not placed down range when arriving at the range
When replacing a magazine barrel is pointed in unsafe direction.
Looking down the barrel with a malfunction.
Barrel sweeps
Finger on the trigger

74. Major Causes For Accidents
Ignorance
Not familiar with gun safety rules
Not familiar with proper operation of pistol
Carelessness/complacency
Know the rules but do not apply
Additional one, not following the four simple rules

75. Cleaning Your Firearm Make certain that the firearm is not loaded!
Read and follow the manufacturer’s written instructions for proper cleaning of your specific handgun.
Clean thoroughly with manufacturer’s recommended solvent.
Oil sparingly – A little goes a long way.
Test Question 10 – Before cleaning a pistol, be sure that: The pistol is unloaded, The pistol is disassembled according to instructions in owner’s manual and that there is no ammunition present in the area.

76. Use caution when using solvents, wear gloves, they can be absorbed through the skin. Read the label.

77. Gun Storage At Home Two types of storage
Long-term offers a high degree of protection from theft and sometimes fire and moisture but at the expense of quick access.
Temporary or quick access methods of storage allow quick access when necessary.

78. Storage of Firearms
Gun cases are commonly used for transportation and storage of firearms. Some have lockable features.
Pistol Lockbox
Gun safe
Lockable drawer
Lockable gun rack

80. Firing the First Shots

81. Dominant Eye
Extend both hands forward of your body and place the hands together making a small triangle between your thumbs and the first knuckle.
With both eyes open, look through the triangle and center something such as a doorknob or the bullseye of a target in the triangle.
Close your left eye. If the object remains in view, you are right eye dominant. If your hands appear to move off the object and move to the left, then you are left eye dominant.
To validate the first test, look through the triangle and center the object again with both eyes open.
Close your right eye. If the object remains in view, you are left eye dominant. If your hands appear to move off the object and move to the right, then you are right eye dominant.
             
Test Question 21 – FALSE – Your non-dominant eye should be used for aiming the pistol. (Should be dominant eye used for aiming.)

82. Grip
Fit the “v” formed by the thumb and the index finger of the shooting hand (strong hand) as high as possible on the back strap portion of the frame.
Grip the pistol using the base of the thumb and the lower three fingers of the shooting hand. The pressure of the grip must be directed straight to the rear.
The thumb should lie relaxed along the side of the frame at the level above that of the index finger.
With your support hand (weak hand) overlap the three fingers of your strong hand. Sixty percent of your grip should be from your weak hand.
Test Question 7 – When gripping the pistol, you should: Use the same grip each time that you hold the pistol.
Consistency is a key to repeated accuracy. Applies to grip, stance, trigger squeeze, sight alignment and follow through.
Another key is to practice. Then practice some more.

83. Grip

84. Minimize body movement by holding breath
Breath Control
Minimize body movement by holding breath
Before each shot, take a breath, let out half squeeze trigger
Don’t hold to long
Test Question 13 – When shooting, you should hold your breath because: it minimizes body movement.

85. Sight alignment
Sight alignment is the relationship of the front and rear sites. The eye must be lined up with the front and rear sights and the site positioned so that the alignment is correct. Proper sight alignment of the two sights means that the top of the front sight must also be centered in the notch of the rear sight.
Test Question 4 – Aiming consists of: sight alignment and sight picture.

86. Sight Picture
Test Question 4 – Aiming consists of: sight alignment and sight picture.
Test Question 5 – When aiming a pistol, the eye can only focus on one object at a time; therefore, you should focus on the FRONT SIGHT so that it appears clear and sharp.
Test Question 16 – TRUE – Proper sight alignment is having the front sight even with the top of the rear sight, and the front sight centered in the notch of the rear sight so that there is an equal amount of space on each side of the front sight.

87. Sight Pictures Remember to focus on the front sight Standard sight
Test Question 4 – Aiming consists of: sight alignment and sight picture.
Test Question 5 – When aiming a pistol, the eye can only focus on one object at a time; therefore, you should focus on the FRONT SIGHT so that it appears clear and sharp.
Test Question 16 – TRUE – Proper sight alignment is having the front sight even with the top of the rear sight, and the front sight centered in the notch of the rear sight so that there is an equal amount of space on each side of the front sight.
Standard sight
picture
Bull's-eye sight
picture
Modified bull's-eye
sight picture
Remember to focus on the front sight

88. Trigger control
The trigger must be squeezed straight to the rear in a smooth continuous manner without disturbing the sight alignment. Once the trigger squeeze has begun, it should be applied smoothly and continuously – don’t speed up or slow down the pressure, or apply in a stop – and – stop manner. Trigger squeeze and site alignment must be done simultaneously while maintaining a minimum of movement. Jerking or pulling on the trigger usually produces shots low and to the left.
Taking up the trigger slack – This action is taking up the trigger slack prior to firing. This eliminates any unnecessary movement and makes for a quicker shot.
The idea of follow-thru is to prevent any unnecessary movement before the bullet leaves the barrel
Test Question 15 – Trigger control when shooting refers to: the technique of pulling the trigger without causing any movement of the aligned sights.
Test Question 23 – TRUE – Trigger control is one of the most important shooting fundamentals.

89. Stance
Athletic Stance: Knees slightly bent, feet spread apart approximately shoulder width apart. Good example: same stance as playing basket or baseball in the ready position.
Weaver position
Isosceles

90. Fundamentals of Pistol Shooting
Weaver Stance

91. Fundamentals of Pistol Shooting
Isosceles Stance

92. Class practice Grip Stance Sight alignment Breath control
Did you keep your finger off of the trigger?
Test Question 14 – Dry-firing: involves practicing every phase of the firing process using an unloaded firearm.

93. Come Shoot With Us

94. Muzzleloaders
1st Saturday of each month

95. Gun Goddesses
2nd Saturday every other month (2011 Dates: August 13, October 8, December 10)

96. Black Powder Cartridge Rifles

97. International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA)
3rd Sunday and 4th Saturday of each month

98. Cowboy Action Shooting/SASS
2ns Sunday each month

99. Military Shoot
5th Sunday of each month

100. You can also practice at home
This method is called dry firing and is a great and inexpensive way to practice grip, stance, breath control, sight alignment, trigger control, and follow through
Check the Owners Manual to ensure it is okay to dry fire your firearm
Step 1 – MAKE SURE FIREARM IS UNLOADED
Step 2 – MAKE SURE FIREARM IS UNLOADED
Step 3 – Remember the four basic safety rules
Treat every firearm as if it is loaded
Do not point the firearm at anything you are not willing to destroy
Step 4 – Practice your grip, stance, breath control, sight alignment, trigger control and follow through

101. Conclusion

102. Lunch on your own
Firearms proficiency at the ERML Range
Do not bring any guns or ammunition to the firing line
Shooters will fire approximately 50 to 75 rounds of ammunition during qualification
Receive certificates