How to Properly Load and Unload a Handgun for Safety
Introduction to the Texas LTC handgun proficiency Qualification.
In this instructor-led guide we cover clear, practical steps to load and unload a handgun safely. Whether you’re preparing for a handgun safety class or enrolled in a Texas LTC Class, these procedures will build good habits and reduce risk. Your Texas LTC Certified Instructor is trained to observe good and less than good, gun handling skills when on the being unsafe could cause you get a bad grade from your instructor.
Here is a short video that shows how we instruct our Texas LTC students how to make a handgun safe and how to properly Load and Unload the handgun for your upcoming Texas LTC handgun qualification.
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Let’s review the Four Rules of gun safety First!
1. Always Point the Muzzle in a Safe Direction
Keep the muzzle in a safe direction at all times. In a handgun safety class and during a Texas LTC Class instructors demonstrate where a safe direction is and how to maintain it through each movement.
2. Always Keep Your Finger Off the Trigger
Keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to fire. This discipline is emphasized and practiced during every handgun safety class and Texas LTC Class to prevent negligent discharges.
3. Always Treat Every Firearm as Loaded
Always assume the gun is loaded. For students in a handgun safety class or a Texas LTC Class this fundamental rule is emphasized at the start. Treating the firearm as loaded is the mental trigger that prevents careless handling.
4. Always Know your target and what is beyond
4. Remove the Magazine
Eject the magazine and inspect it. Instructors in a handgun safety class and in a Texas LTC Class will show both visual and tactile magazine checks so you learn a reliable routine.
5. Lock the Slide Back and Check the Chamber
Lock the slide open and physically and visually check the chamber. This step is covered thoroughly in every handgun safety class and during Texas LTC Class training so students develop consistent chamber-check habits.
6. Loading the Firearm — Instructor Steps
Insert a fresh magazine or single-load as required. Practice loading under supervision in a handgun safety class or while preparing for your Texas LTC Class. Key instructor tips:
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Keep muzzle pointed in a safe direction.
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Maintain a firm, controlled grip.
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Keep finger indexed outside the trigger guard until finished.
7. Unloading the Firearm — Instructor Steps
Remove the magazine, lock the slide back, and clear the chamber. Repeat this in drills used in both handgun safety class and Texas LTC Class sessions so it becomes automatic.
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Conclusion
Consistent practice in a handgun safety class or Texas LTC Class builds muscle memory and confidence. Enroll in a local handgun safety class or Texas LTC Class today and train under a qualified instructor to ensure you handle firearms safely and responsibly.
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The author Phil Snyder is a Texas and Utah License to carry Instructor and teaches The Texas LTC handgun course throughout Texas. SIGN UP FOR A CLASS HERE.