Handgun Shooting Fundamentals

What is the primary focus of the 22-hour skill development program?

What is the significance of the 'arc of movement' or 'arc of wobble' in handgun shooting?

What is the primary consequence of oxygen starvation while shooting?

What is the correct way to maintain breath control during handgun shooting?

What is the significance of shot placement in the failure drill?

What is the primary objective of the 22-hour skill development program?

What is the recommended approach to recover from each shot?

What is the focus of the instruction and practical shooting in the 22-hour program?

What is the primary factor that affects shot placement?

Why is it important to keep the head and shoulders up when shooting?

What is the purpose of the four by four count breathing method?

Why is accurate shot placement crucial in law enforcement?

What is the purpose of recovering from a shot physically?

What is the difference between a double action and single action trigger press?

Why is it important to practice shooting with a semiautomatic handgun?

What is the result of not following through with the front sight after making a shot?

What is the purpose of mentally recovering from a shot?

What is the consequence of giving up the shooting grip when holstering the gun?

Stance, grip, sighting, trigger control, and breath control are the fundamental skills of handgun shooting.

Keep breathing smoothly and evenly to prevent oxygen starvation.
Oxygen starvation can cause:
- Eyes to water and lose focus.
- Tremors in large muscle groups.
- Loss of fine motor skills.
- Poor shot placement.
Keep your head and shoulders up (erect) and bring the gun up to your eyes.
Use the four-by-four count method for controlled breathing.

Accurate shot placement is critical in law enforcement.
Handgun rounds can fail, and multiple shots may be needed to incapacitate a suspect.
Shot placement, such as two shots to the chest and one shot to the head, may be critical in incapacitating a suspect.
Recovering from making a shot involves:
- Physically following through with the eyes and trigger finger.
- Mentally staying focused and aware of the situation.

Follow through visually by watching the front sight throughout the shot and recoil.
Fine-tune the sights if needed.
For revolvers and D/A handguns, press the trigger until the hammer falls or the firing mechanism is released.
For S/A handguns, press the trigger to the end of the stroke, hold, and then release.

Practice total officer survival awareness when carrying a weapon.
Stay focused and avoid relaxation or distraction after making a shot.
Be aware that one shot or multiple shots may not stop the life-threatening problem.
Be prepared for multiple suspects in a shooting situation.