Keep the pistol pointed in a safe direction
Keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot
Grip the pistol firmly with both hands if possible
Align the front sight with the rear sight
Center the front sight in the rear sight notch
Keep the top edges of the sights level
Focus your eyes on the front sight
Place the sight alignment on the target
Keep your wrists locked and arms steady
Control your breathing
Press the trigger smoothly straight to the rear
Follow through after the shot
Practice with an unloaded pistol and proper supervision