My latest article on Shooting Illustrated is posted.

https://www.shootingillustrated.com/content/taking-the-first-steps/

Wisely, the NRA Education & Training Division resurrected the First Steps Pistol Orientation after dropping it for a few years. Most people who purchase their first gun aren’t particularly interested in learning a lot about guns in general. They want to know how to operate their gun. First Steps is an excellent format to learn about it.

First Steps isn’t a tactical course nor does it need to be. The phrase Crawl, Walk, Run is frequently forgotten in our community and it shouldn’t be.