January 20, 2023

Avoiding Common Mistakes: A Beginner's Guide to Shooting a Pistol.

10 minutes

Let me be clear: I am no expert, I am not a professional shooter and this is not professional education, this information is my opinion only.

Shooting a pistol: Clearly I had mistakes, and probably still do as I'm no expert pistol shooter. However, my instructor found some problems with my stance and my grip. A few hours later and I had them straightened out with a much greater understanding of some common mistakes and helpful tips. Here they are!

Improper grip: Not gripping the pistol firmly enough or using the wrong grip can affect accuracy and control.

Flinching: Anticipating the recoil of the pistol can cause the shooter to flinch, which can negatively impact accuracy.

Not using proper sight alignment: Aligning the sights properly is essential for accurate shooting.

Jerking the trigger: Pulling the trigger too quickly or abruptly can affect accuracy and control.

Breathing technique: Holding your breath or breathing incorrectly can cause movement of the gun and affect accuracy.

Not controlling the trigger: Not maintaining steady pressure on the trigger can result in an unintentional discharge or an inaccurate shot.

Not keeping your arm extended : Not keeping your arm extended or not keeping the arm in the same position while shooting can affect accuracy.

Not maintaining a steady aim: Moving the pistol or not keeping the sights on target can cause shots to be off target.

Not cleaning the gun: A dirty gun can malfunction and affect accuracy and safety.

Not being familiar with the gun: Not being familiar with the gun's safety features, how it operates, and how to maintain it can affect performance and safety.

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By Matthew Cooke, Charter Tactical

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