First choice would be to take a class. If an NRA certified instructor near you offers the NRA Basic Handgun class, that would be a good start.
Also, check out
The Cornered Cat. It's put together by Kathy Jackson, who is a moderator here (known as "pax") and an excellent instructor. While it's geared to women, it's a great resource for anyone.
There are a lot of videos on YouTube, but many are awful and plain wrong.
This one is very good.
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Originally Posted by jonesh529
...i will get the training really soon after i find the handgun i want....
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Think about taking an NRA Basic Handgun class first. Most instructors will supply everything, including guns for the live fire part of the class. And taking the class can help you make the best choice of a gun for yourself. A lot of folks change their ideas about what kind of gun they want after they've taken some training.