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Module 05 - HANDGUNS 101

CHECK IT YOURSELF: SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL

Illustration of a man's hands holding a semi-auto pistol with the action open.

Follow these steps to properly safety check your semi-automatic action pistol: 

Illustration of a man's hands holding a semi-auto pistol with the muzzle pointed in a safe direction.

STEP 1: Assume the pistol is loaded.

Illustration of a man's hands turning on a semi-auto pistol's safety.

STEP 2: Turn the safety ‘ON’ and point the pistol in a safe direction.

Illustration of a man's hands opening a semi-auto pistol's action and spent cartridges being ejected.

STEP 3: Open the action by pinching the rear of the slide and pulling it to the rear.

Illustration of a man's hands holding a semi-auto pistol with the action open.

STEP 4: Visually check the chamber, receiver and magazine for ammunition.

Illustration of a man's hands holding a forward facing semi-auto pistol.

STEP 5: Grasp the pistol with both hands and point the muzzle in a safe direction.

 

  

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