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When you go to the range try this:
- Shoot one magazine at a pastor or quarter sized target. Focus on all the fundamentals and try to get every bullet to touch the pastor (not your preacher).
- Shoot at a paper plate or 8 ½” x 11” piece of paper from different ranges and try to achieve every round on the paper plate at the fastest speed possible for that range (it will be very fast at 1 yard and slower at 15 yards). Mastering this skill of balancing speed & accuracy is critical to your survival.
- Also practice the following skills: drawing from the holster, drawing from concealment, strong- and weak-hand shooting, close quarters combat shooting / instinctive shooting, point shooting, shooting from cover, shooting from various positions (squatting, kneeling, sitting, prone, on your back), shooting on the move, multiples target engagement (at different ranges and heights), etc.

Caution: Some of these techniques are advanced shooting skills. Consider receiving instruction to ensure proper technique & safety. Defensive Handgun Training LLC is hoping to offer the Handgun Tactics Course in the spring or early summer.

Here are some quick concealed carry tips for you. Just remember, if you don’t have to use your weapon, that is always the best option.

• If possible, avoid any conflict.
• Do not be part of the process of allowing a conflict to escalate. In other words, don’t respond to obscene gestures and do not respond to vulgar language.
• If attacked, MOVE, preferably to COVER (true cover will stop a bullet. If not available, use whatever cover is available).
• Always assume you are being videotaped because you likely are. As a law-abiding citizen, you should always choose to make moral and ethical decisions.
• Be careful not to touch or adjust your concealed handgun while in public, especially when you are new to carrying. This could cause panic or problems with security or the police.
• If carrying a concealed handgun on your waist, never bend over to pick something up since you will likely expose your firearm or imprint it on your concealment garment. Instead, bend you knees and pick it up.

One important aspect of safe gun ownership that every person should know is how to quickly and safely clear a handgun misfire or malfunction.  By quickly and safely clearing a misfire, you are able to protect yourself, but also prevent an accidental discharge of your weapon.

Here are some tips to help you quickly and safely clear your handgun when a misfire or malfunction occurs.

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