[Darren McCarty]

What is the proper stance when firing a gun? I know how to hold one correctly.

You extend your arm, turn the gun sideways, and fire....... Or watch Tombstone, Powers Boothe's best movie. (/joking)

Seriously, I recommend taking a concealed carry class, even if you don't plan to carry. There's a couple of different stances. I usually use something similar to a Weaver stance, although my dominate arm isn't as extended.

[crazydad]

“Welcome to the Party Pal”!

[Paladin2]

Be careful that you don’t end up like A. Weiner.

[Adams]

Please go take a series of classes and learn from an NRA-Certified Instructor, BEFORE you hurt anyone including yourself.

[IYellAtMyTV]

"I was visiting a friend who owns two guns and I held his Baretta. I thought I'd be nervous but I wasn't."

"I didn’t fire it. It wasn’t loaded. I just held it to see what it would be like."

I would really like to help out, really I would, but your posts were so 'loaded' I'm afraid it would only get me banned. ;-)

[SERE_DOC]

Take a class, become familiar with what you have.....

And when your ready....

[JDoutrider]

for later...

[outofsalt]

The Baretta is a, "gateway" gun. Soon you'll be wanting to hold a Barrett!

[Jack Hammer]

All right, all right - you may hold my gun. Just be sure to squeeze it, don’t yank it.

[central_va]

I held his Baretta

Lets keep this g rated ok?

[EdReform]

Find an NRA instructor and take the FIRST Steps Pistol Orientation course: http://www.nrainstructors.org/searchcourse.aspx

[CAluvdubya]

As a female, I can tell you that I, too, used to be afraid to be around guns. That was only because I didn't know how to handle them.

Took a training class (contemplating taking another one at Front Sight in Nevada) and now I own a Springfield 1911 and a Rugger .40 cal. We won't talk about what my husband owns....would take too long :)

What I really want is a Kel Tec. I have back problems and want a lightweight rifle and I like the folding stock. Everyone will say I'm nuts, though!

Enjoy! Have a blast! LOL