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Terms of Use wikiHow is where trusted research and expert knowledge come together. Learn why people trust wikiHow How to Load and Fire a 9mm Pistol PDF download Download Article Explore this Article Steps Steps Other Sections Questions & Answers Video Tips and Warnings Things You'll Need Related Articles Expert Interview References Co-authored by Roger Judd

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This article was co-authored by Roger Judd. Roger Judd is a Firearms Instructor based in Mesa, Arizona. Roger and his team at Concealed AZ have been teaching NRA, Arizona Concealed Carry, group and individual firearms training classes as well as promotional, corporate, TV & media machine gun events since 2008. As an NRA Instructor, Roger specializes in teaching people how to safely use rifles, pistols, and shotguns. wikiHow marks an article as reader-approved once it receives enough positive feedback. In this case, 100% of readers who voted found the article helpful, earning it our reader-approved status. This article has been viewed 472,749 times.

This tells a person how to successfully load and fire a 9mm pistol, which could help in time of crisis.

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  1. Step 1 Purchase a 9mm pistol. 1 Purchase a 9mm pistol. A Glock brand pistol works well for most people. Glocks are affordable, reliable, and simple to operate.
  2. Step 2 Purchase 9mm ammunition from any gun store and most sporting goods stores. 2 Purchase 9mm ammunition from any gun store and most sporting goods stores. If you are not sure about which ammo you need, consult the shop keeper, most are happy to help. Advertisement
  3. Step 3 Press the button on the side of the hand grip to eject the magazine. 3 Press the button on the side of the hand grip to eject the magazine.
  4. Step 4 Insert ammunition one at a time into the top of the magazine, with the rounded side forward, until the magazine is full. 4 Insert ammunition one at a time into the top of the magazine, with the rounded side forward, until the magazine is full.
  5. Step 5 Re-insert magazine by... 5 Re-insert magazine by moving it briskly and firmly upward into the hand grip until you hear a clicking noise which indicates the magazine has locked in place.[1]
  6. Step 6 If your pistol has a manual safety disengage it by manipulating the safety lever near the upper rear of the firearm. 6 If your pistol has a manual safety disengage it by manipulating the safety lever near the upper rear of the firearm.
  7. Step 7 Using the palm of your hand pull the slide to its rearmost position and release it to chamber a round. 7 Using the palm of your hand pull the slide to its rearmost position and release it to chamber a round. If the slide has gone forward completely the weapon is ready to fire![2]
  8. Step 8 Align your eye with the sights and the target. 8 Align your eye with the sights and the target.[3]
  9. Step 9 Place your index finger onto the trigger only when you are ready to shoot. 9 Place your index finger onto the trigger only when you are ready to shoot.[4]
  10. Step 10 Pull the trigger one time for each shot you wish to fire. 10 Pull the trigger one time for each shot you wish to fire.
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  • Question I have no ammunition in the my new gun. I slid the chamber back, and now it won't close. What should I do? Community Answer Community Answer First of all, you didn't slide the chamber back -- that doesn't go back. You slid the slide back. It has now locked back because you have an empty magazine in your handgun. This also happens when you've been firing and run out of ammo. To fix this, simply take out your magazine with the magazine release, and either use the slide release on the side of the firearm or pull the slide a little back to close. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 9 Helpful 50
  • Question How do I know the safety button on my gun is on? Community Answer Community Answer On most guns, including pistols, the safety button is along the side of the gun and has a red or orange color. Push it in and you will hear a click, and then you will be able to pull the trigger and have it fire. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 13 Helpful 59
  • Question When I put a round in the chamber, is the safety on? Community Answer Community Answer Some guns have passive safety features, some have active safeties, some have both, and others have neither. All active safeties, that is safeties which prevent you from firing the gun while engaged, are manually activated and deactivated. Always read the manual for your firearm to fully understand all of its safety features. And more importantly, never chamber a round in a gun that you do not understand unless your life depends on it. Find the manufacturer and get yourself the manual. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 5 Helpful 28
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  • If you are using a gun to defend yourself - shoot for the largest part of your attacker - you have a better chance of hitting them. Thanks Helpful 4 Not Helpful 0
  • Keep on training with your 9mm Pistol. Practice makes perfect, especially when it has to do with aiming and quick loading. Thanks Helpful 2 Not Helpful 0
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Warnings

  • Know your target and what is behind it Thanks Helpful 115 Not Helpful 21
  • Keep finger off trigger until on target Thanks Helpful 116 Not Helpful 21
  • Make sure your thumb is away from the hammer, when shooting it'll fly back and it can pinch your thumb. Thanks Helpful 140 Not Helpful 27
  • Never point gun at anything you do not wish destroyed Thanks Helpful 126 Not Helpful 26
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Things You'll Need

  • 9mm Pistol
  • 9mm Ammo
  • Pointing finger
  • Eye-sight
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  1. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0h-0ZO8BG0
  2. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0h-0ZO8BG0
  3. ↑ https://www.artofmanliness.com/articles/how-to-fire-a-handgun-safely-and-correctly/
  4. ↑ https://www.artofmanliness.com/articles/how-to-fire-a-handgun-safely-and-correctly/

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Roger Judd Co-authored by: Roger Judd Firearms Instructor This article was co-authored by Roger Judd. Roger Judd is a Firearms Instructor based in Mesa, Arizona. Roger and his team at Concealed AZ have been teaching NRA, Arizona Concealed Carry, group and individual firearms training classes as well as promotional, corporate, TV & media machine gun events since 2008. As an NRA Instructor, Roger specializes in teaching people how to safely use rifles, pistols, and shotguns. This article has been viewed 472,749 times. 9 votes - 100% Co-authors: 39 Updated: November 21, 2024 Views: 472,749 Categories: Handguns Pistols and Revolvers In other languages Spanish Italian Russian Portuguese
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