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Single-action semi-autos…crisp and light triggers…but likely come with a variety of safeties to offset.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n"},{"title":"How Semi-Automatics Work, Part 3: Double Action","video":"s7vv437qvr","description":"
Double-action…the stick shift of guns. Have full control over the hammer, single vs double-action, and safety. Usually carried de-docked so the first shot is double-action, while subsequent shots are single-action.<\/p>\n"}]},{"title":"How to Shoot a Pistol","videos":[{"title":"Shooting Stances","video":"ta9oiyws3i","description":"
Choose between three of the most popular stances:<\/p>\n
\nIsosceles: legs shoulder-width (1st triangle) and your arms straight out with the gun in the center (2nd triangle); recommended for beginners<\/li>\n Weaver: start with the isosceles, move your non-dominant leg forward, and drop your non-dominant arm a little; gives you a more natural stance<\/li>\n Chapman: start with the Weaver, straighten out your dominant arm; better for cross-dominant shooters<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nAnd when you’re not actively engaging a target, you can simply drop your gun down a little into Low Ready.<\/p>\n"},{"title":"Shooting Grip","video":"3sambf6c4v","description":"
We’ll cover how to control the recoil of the gun by positioning your strong hand grip. Plus the best way to cover as much grip area as possible with your weak hand.<\/p>\n
As well as one the big thing to watch out for when gripping a revolver.<\/p>\n"},{"title":"Eye Dominance","video":"7kt3wqba2z","description":"
Find out which eye is your dominant eye.<\/p>\n
That way…if you’re like me and cross-eye dominant (right-hand\/left-eye or left-hand\/right-eye) you’ll know how to adjust your stance to shoot more accurately.<\/p>\n"},{"title":"Sight Alignment + Sight Picture","video":"93b5j5g8eh","description":"
Sight alignment: Matching up the top of the rear and front sights, with equal “air space” on the sides<\/p>\n
Sight picture: Matching up the top of the front sight with the target<\/p>\n
Remember…focus on the front sight!<\/p>\n"},{"title":"Breathing","video":"qzx6s7qcyw","description":"
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Main thing…remember to breathe! But holding your breath on the “respiratory pause” is the best for minimizing movement.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n"},{"title":"Trigger Pull + Follow Through","video":"7v7s6nxszn","description":"
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Find out where to place your trigger finger, the perfect trigger pull, and why follow-through is still just as important compared to other sports.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n"},{"title":"Putting It All Together","video":"sbaz2c9xfu","description":"
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Now that you know the individual fundamentals…we’ll put it all together.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n"}]}]}">
