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Match sponsors have the wherewithal to set up more complicated scenarios than most of us can on our own. Here a range officer follows a shooter through a complex stage at the S&W Mid-Winter IDPA Championships, 2002.

There are doubtless people reading this who have been shooting and carrying handguns longer than I, have forgotten more than I know, and could outshoot me on demand. They and I will both, however, be teaching others who are completely new to this discipline, some of whom are going to buy this book for that very reason. Therefore, let’s address this progression beginning at new shooter level.

The Basics

Don’t leave the gun shop without having a professional show you how the gun works. Loading and unloading, manipulation of safety devices, even field stripping. Make sure you have an owner’s manual with it. Once you have it…READ the owner’s manual before going any farther.

If you are new to the gun, don’t go out shooting by yourself. It’s like a new pilot starting solo, or trying to learn to swim all alone. Find someone who knows this stuff.