This document outlines the objectives and content of a pistol firearm instruction course. It details the course objectives which include identifying pistol components, safely loading and firing a pistol, and demonstrating proper handling. The document outlines range commands, procedures for malfunctions and dropped ammunition, eight safety rules for shooting and storage, proper shooting stances including isosceles and weaver positions. It concludes with a review of the lesson objectives.

1. WARPIG COMBATIVES
Presents

2. FIRST STEPS: Pistol
Firearm Instruction, Responsibility & Safety Training

3. Course Objectives
● Name the three fundamental NRA rules for
safe gun handling
● Identify the major components of your pistol
and describe their function
● Safely demonstrate how to load your pistol
● Safely demonstrate how to fire your pistol
● Safely demonstrate how to unload your
pistol
● Safely demonstrate how to disassemble your
pistol
● Safely demonstrate how to assemble your
pistol

4. Lesson 3 Objectives
● Explain and demonstrate the three range
commands.
● Explain the procedures for malfunctions and
dropped ammunition.
● Explain and demonstrate the eight gun
safety rules for shooting and storing a pistol.
● Demonstrate the ability to place a minimum
of 8 out of 10 shots in a 9 inch target area at
15 feet.

5. Range Commands
● "Load": Shooters may load ammunition into
their pistols.
● "Commence Firing": Shooters may fire
their pistols down range at their targets
● "Cease Fire": Shooters MUST STOP
FIRING IMMEDIATELY, place their trigger
fingers on the pistol frame, and wait further
instructions.
● "Unload, Show Clear": Shooters will
remove all ammunition from their pistols and
display the empty chamber/bore.

6. Malfunctions
● Misfire: Place trigger finger on pistol frame,
observe the ejection port for obstructions,
tap the magazine, rack the slide and attempt
to fire.
● Obstruction: Remove the magazine, lock
the slide to the rear, clear the obstruction,
reload and resume firing.
● Suspected squib or hangfire: Place trigger
finger on the frame, keep the pistol oriented
down range, raise non-firing hand and call
for instructor/coach.

7. Dropped Ammunition or Magazines
● Ammunition and magazines dropped during
firing must remain on the ground until after
"Cease Fire" has been given and instructions
to retrieve ammunition and magazines are
received.
● Ammunition and magazines that fall forward
of the firing line must be brought to the
attention of the instructor/coach.

8. Safety Rules
● ALWAYS keep my pistol pointed in a safe
direction
● Always keep my finger off the trigger until
ready to shoot
● Always keep my pistol unloaded until ready
to use

9. Rules For Safe Shooting
● Know your target and what is beyond.
● Be sure the gun is safe to operate.
● Know how to use the gun safely
● Use only the correct ammunition.
● Wear hearing and eye protection.
● Never use drugs before or during shooting
● Store guns so they are not accessible by
unauthorized persons.
● Beware certain types of guns and shooting
situations require additional safety
precautions.

10. Isosceles Position
● Feet
● Knees
● Hips
● Arms (High-Compressed Ready, Extended)
● Head
● Natural Aiming Area

11. Other Positions
● Weaver
● Modified Weaver

12. Target Areas
● T-Box
● Center Chest
● Pelvic Girdle

13. Fundamentals of Pistol Shooting
● Aiming
● Hold Control
● Breath Control
● Trigger Control
● Follow-through

14. Lesson 3 Review
● Explain and demonstrate the three range
commands.
● Explain the procedures for malfunctions and
dropped ammunition.
● Explain and demonstrate the eight gun
safety rules for shooting and storing a pistol.
● Demonstrate the ability to place a minimum
of 8 out of 10 shots in a 9 inch target area at
8 feet.