The article examines the evolution of modern firearms training and practical shooting and their impacts on each other. It presents the life and work of the founder of modern firearms training, gives an outline of the close interaction between modern firearms training and practical shooting, and compares classical and practical shooting sports. It argues for the unavoidability and usefulness of modern firearms training through a comparative analysis. Sets out and explains the definitions of the Cooper Color Code and the handgun ready position, their role and position in firearms training and practical shooting. It covers the current situation of firearms training in Hungarian law enforcement. It mentions the reformers of firearms training in Hungary as well as the representatives of Hungarian law enforcement forces in practical shooting. It makes recommendations how to carry service handguns.