Chapter 9: Basic Shooting Skills
Handgun Shooting (continued)

Remember ... Use a good holster with a safety strap. Draw your gun only when you see game. Cock your gun only when ready to shoot. Keep your finger off the trigger until ready to fire. Remember ... Semi-automatic handguns are not legal to use while hunting in Pennsylvania.

Firing a Semi-Automatic Handgun

The following interactive animation shows the complete loading and firing cycle of a typical single-action semi-automatic handgun. A typical double-action semi-automatic would be similar, except that the hammer could be cocked by simply pulling the trigger, as well as by drawing back the slide.