Load and Fire a 9mm Pistol

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

Steps

Purchase a 9mm pistol. A Glock brand pistol works well for most people. Glocks are affordable, reliable, and simple to operate.
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.
Press the button on the side of the hand grip to eject the magazine.
Insert ammunition one at a time into the top of the magazine, with the rounded side forward, until the magazine is full.
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.
If your pistol has a manual safety disengage it by manipulating the safety lever near the upper rear of the firearm.
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!
Align your eye with the sights and the target.
Place your index finger onto the trigger only when you are ready to shoot.
Pull the trigger one time for each shot you wish to fire.

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.
Keep on training with your 9mm Pistol. Practice makes perfect, especially when it has to do with aiming and quick loading.

Make sure your thumb is away from the hammer, when shooting it'll fly back and it can pinch your thumb.
Keep finger off trigger until on target
Know your target and what is behind it
Never point gun at anything you do not wish destroyed