My first handgun lesson was not a good one

[Raven]

The person teaching me had confidence but not much depth of knowledge. Some of the basics were off and the instruction lacked context. I got through it but I did not learn much that actually helped me improve. It showed me how important it is to learn from someone who understands both safety and technique.

 

[Alan]

Sometimes the biggest lesson is realizing the instructor matters as much as the material being taught.

 

['Ol Red]

Was this a professional instructor or a friend showing you how to shoot?

 

[Raven]

Sometimes the biggest lesson is realizing the instructor matters as much as the material being taught.

Of course bad instruction can stall progress more than lack of practice ever will.

 

[Raven]

Was this a professional instructor or a friend showing you how to shoot?

A “confident friend” situation, which made it more confusing than helpful early on..

 

[Wickham]

 My own first experience was pretty much the same and honestly, it created more problems than it solved. Finding a truly good instructor really changes everything.