When you are just beginning to look for a firearm and firearm gear, you must first learn how to use one. This ensures you are ready to use your newly bought gun safely.

Because we offer class 3 firearms in Nevada, we can help you learn the basics of loading and unloading a gun. Use this step-by-step guide to help you figure out what to do.

First, you need to treat any firearm like it’s loaded all the time. So, do not put your finger on the trigger unless you are planning to shoot, and do not point your firearm at anything that you are not planning to destroy or shoot.

Use your thumb to press the magazine release. It is a small lever or button on the grip behind the trigger, usually located on the left-hand side of the gun. Depending on the model of your pistol, you may need to pull the magazine free, or it may drop out on its own.

Next, grab a loaded magazine by the side where the bullets face. By placing your index finger at the top of the front edge, you can guide the magazine. Then, you have to insert the magazine into the pistol by pushing it upward firmly until you hear a click.

To ensure the magazine is fully seated, try to pull it downward. Lastly, use your non-firing hand to pull back and release the slide. Remember not to hold on to the slide or ease it down.

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