Learning the right way to grip a pistol will improve your aim and keep you safer on the shooting range. A two-handed grip is recommended under most circumstances, but there are occasions when it helps to know how to grip the gun with one hand.

The most dangerous moment you will ever face in a tactical or combat situation is the reload. Milliseconds count here. A tactical reload swaps a partially used magazine for a fresh one while keeping the old mag for later use, whereas a combat or speed reload is a rapid, drop the magazine, change done on an empty chamber when you need to get back in the fight immediately. The combat is the quicker of the two, as you do not need to stow the partially used magazine before continuing the battle.

A shooting stance is the backbone of marksmanship. It gives you a base for hitting your target accurately and consistently, handling recoil, and moving smoothly between targets. Like a building needs a foundation, a shooter needs a stable stance to manage energy and keep control of the firearm. Getting your feet and shoulders lined up right boosts precision and lets you move faster with more control. This video explains this essential concept.