Teaching my brother

Even if they've been exposed to guns, I always go over safety first and then handling. Here's why:

1) Establish a common standard of safety
2) Establish communication. As an instructor, you must be able to communicate with your student(s). You do this by giving instructions, asking questions and determining the effectiveness of your teaching techniques. You then adjust your teaching techniques to meet the needs of the students.
3) With handling, they're taught how to operate the firearm, shooting stances, and other drills. This way they are familiar with them before they get to the range and won't be fumbling on the range. Additionally, they become more confident and comfortable around it. Also aiming (put a snap cap in the gun and a coin on the slide or topstrap).

On the range, it's a basic review (Q & A). Then one bullet. Load and shoot. Let them get use to the recoil.

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