I didn't realize you had to learn it. I have never given it a thought. It just automatically activates when I squeeze the trigger. It could be just the shape of my hand, I don't know. But, I like holstering the gun with the safety because the safety doesn't activate when I push it down into the holster. I am always worried about pushing a loaded gun into a tight holster, I don't really know if there are accidents related to that, but it seems like the trigger could get pushed back. Of course the cylinder probably wouldn't easily rotate, but then again, you never know... So again, I love my 40. It's with me almost every day. I hope I never have to use it in a pinch but I have a lot of faith in it. I was just practicing with it this morning. I plan on wearing the finish off as my finish wears off.