Keep your finger off the trigger until you are ready to shoot
Grip the pistol high on the backstrap
Wrap your dominant hand firmly around the grip
Place your dominant hand thumb along the frame
Use your support hand to fill the open grip space
Place your support hand fingers over your dominant hand fingers
Keep both thumbs pointed forward or slightly downward
Hold the pistol with firm, even pressure
Keep wrists locked and aligned
Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction
Keep the sights aligned with your target
Maintain a stable stance and balanced posture
Practice safe handling with an unloaded pistol first