1. Treat every firearm as if it is always loaded. Keep your finger off the trigger unless you are ready to shoot. Do not point a gun at anything yo...

2. If a semi-automatic pistol has been shot empty, the slide will usually lock back after the last shot. You will be able to see the empty chamber...

3. With the thumb of the firing hand, press the magazine release, which is usually a button or small lever on the grip just behind the trigger on t...

4. The magazine may drop out of the grip, or may require you to pull it free, depending on the model of the firearm.

5. Grab a loaded magazine by the narrow front edge. (The side the bullets face.) Place your index finger at the top of the front edge. This will he...

6. Insert the magazine into the gun by first placing the back of the magazine against the back of the magazine well. (The hole at the bottom of the...

7. Pull downward on the magazine to ensure that it is fully seated. Failure to seat the magazine is a primary cause of malfunctions in semi-auto pi...

8. Place your non-firing hand over the top of the slide, grasp, pull back sharply until it stops, and release. The slide will snap forward, camberi...

9. The firearm is now loaded and ready to fire.

1. Purchase a 9mm pistol. A Glock brand pistol works well for most people. Glocks are affordable, reliable, and simple to operate.

2. Purchase 9mm ammunition from any gun store and most sporting goods stores. If you are not sure about which ammo you need, consult the shop keepe...

3. Press the button on the side of the hand grip to eject the magazine.

4. Insert ammunition one at a time into the top of the magazine, with the rounded side forward, until the magazine is full.

5. Re-insert magazine by moving it briskly and firmly upward into the hand grip until you hear a clicking noise which indicates the magazine has lo...

6. If your pistol has a manual safety disengage it by manipulating the safety lever near the upper rear of the firearm.

7. Using the palm of your hand pull the slide to its rearmost position and release it to chamber a round. If the slide has gone forward completely...

8. Align your eye with the sights and the target.

9. Place your index finger onto the trigger only when you are ready to shoot.

10. Pull the trigger one time for each shot you wish to fire.