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The noise and firepower of a glock is amazing. In this video I react to the first shot, then recover and continue filming.

My life partner created this shooting range which is at the end of a natural opening to a "hollar", a sort of valley walled in on three sides. In this hollar, all rounds are spent in a safe manner and can not travel or harm anyone.

Filming a practice session allows one to see if you're flinching, squinting, or doing anything which would endanger or impede hitting the target.

I was able to watch my instructor fire three types of firearms. I think the semi automatic Ruger is the weapon for me because its used for self defence at short range, especially until I can control my shock reaction to the deafening sound.

During the second firearms class I picked up the pistol, properly checking to be sure the safety was on, the muzzle always facing in a safe direction, finger never on the trigger.
I checked to be sure it was not loaded by removing the clip, then, checking the chamber and breach.
Next, I loaded the clip with five cartridges. Inserting the clip, but not working the slide, I was nearly ready for firing, but not yet.

Holding the pistol in a balanced stance is very important, too. Feet placed about shoulder's width apart, knees slightly bent, the weapon held firmly in my right hand, supported by my left.
As I raised the pistol to eye level, I felt some uneasiness. In the future, I might need to actually use this skill for self defense. I've been warned, never point the pistol at someone unless you mean to fire.

The semi automatic Ruger that we are using is heavy. Holding it out in front, at eye level for any amount of time is tiring.
After all these drills, I unloaded the firearm, unloaded the clip and replaced it. Checking to be sure the pistol was totally unloaded, safety on, I wiped it down with a clean cloth.

It was a good class, and I am feeling a little more comfortable handling firearms.